Allie Hankins and Kate Wallich, two promising young dance choreographers, share the spotlight at Velocity Dance Center for one more night. Go see them, if you've got the opportunity.
Wallich/Hankins at Velocity Dance Center: Promising Beginnings
Ten Tiny Dances Explores the Pacing (and Spacing) of the Heart
The Ten Tiny Dances format (founded in Portland by Mike Barber) limits choreographers to the space on and around a 4' by 4' raised platform. More of a challenge than a gimmick, the spacial constraint forces seasoned dance-makers to rethink their approach; in this case, it made for a great show.
Hurry! Donate to Velocity, Get Limited-Offer HSDC Tickets
The first thirty people who donate (make sure you include your email address) to the Velocity Forever Campaign at the $100 level or greater will receive a pair of tickets to the October 23rd Hubbard Street Dance Chicago performance at the Paramount Theater. Ever since skyrocketing rent has forced the modern dance company out of their former home in the OddFellows building, Velocity has been campaigning to raise money for construction of their new dance space a few blocks away on Pine and 12th.
Et Tu, Lower Level?
We don't even know 1621 12th Ave anymore. So much has changed in the building that formerly housed the Capitol Hill Arts Center that it's undertaken a completely new identity. First, there's the obvious: CHAC was kaput as of June 30th (though the un-updated website lives on).
Improv that Doesn't Involve Drew Carey
The 15th annual Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation is in full swing, and let's be honest, most of us had no idea. We are not studying dance at Cornish or Velocity, and we're out of the loop.
Mark Your Dance Calendar
Do dancers hibernate in winter? There's an explosion of dance activity coming up as January draws to a close. Had we but world enough and time, we'd go to all these shows, but time's chariot won't permit us to make up all the stops. Here's the wealth you have to choose from:

