Velocity Presents THE FALL KICK-OFF

Celebrate the official kick-off to the vibrant Seattle Dance Season. The Fall Kick-Off is one of Velocity's most high-energy weekends of dance and performance. Each night brings together some of Seattle's most gifted and charismatic artists to celebrate the talent and innovation of the Pacific Northwest's contemporary dance scene. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, re-live the best performance moments of 2016 and preview what's to come in 2017 with the Seattle Dance Showcases!

Velocity also celebrates the un-sung heroes of Seattle dance with the annual Dance Champion Award, plus our annual Professional Development Workshop, and a special dance party following the Saturday performance.

The Fall Kick-Off is Velocity's annual fall fundraiser for 2016-2017 programs.

The all-star line-up features KT Niehoff / Heather Kravas / Kate Wallich / Wade Madsen / Kim Lusk / Stephanie Liapis / Elby Brosch / Anna Conner + MORE! Each night is a one-of-a-kind showcase that is not to be missed!

Mayor's Arts Award and Genius Award winning Velocity Dance Center is Seattle's forward-thinking laboratory and essential incubator for dance and emerging ideas. A national nexus for dance, Velocity is recognized as a leader in new dance development in the US. With artist-driven, community-centered artistic and education programs, Velocity is instrumental in making Seattle a destination city with one of the most active dance communities in the nation. With artist-led classes and workshops every day, performances every week, three annual dance festivals, ongoing humanities programs that activate thoughtful conversations, as well as weekly community events from social dances to family-style dinners, Velocity is a portal for those new to dance and an important community resource. Home to hundreds of independent dance artists and renowned for producing innovative, cutting-edge work, Velocity has featured performances and master classes by art stars Tere O'Connor, Pat Graney, Reggie Watts, Miguel Gutierrez, Anouk van Dijk, Deborah Hay, Faye Driscoll, 33 Fainting Spells, KT Niehoff, Zoe Scofield/Juniper Shuey, Danielle Agami and many more. Velocity is Seattle's only dedicated contemporary dance venue where groundbreaking work and disciplined practice coexist.

For more information visit: velocitydancecenter.org/events/the-fall-kick-off

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