Thursday, October 29, 2009

THIS IS NOT A FLASH MOB



Attendees follow Amy O and Karn Junkinsmith in a mini routine to sledgehammer at Velocity's Groundbreaking Party. The original group was about 30 people - suits, babies, glasses of champagne in hand. All had to participate so no one was able to get a video.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Breakin' Ground


Come join us for our groundbreaking ceremony! Celebrate the beginning of Velocity's new home.
After months of fundraising, permitting, and construction planning, we are able to start demolition effectively starting the countdown to our much-anticipated relocation!

On Wednesday October 28th, join our groundbreaking party to celebrate the start of the build out!

Breaking Ground on the New Velocity Dance Center
Wednesday, October 28th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
1621 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98112
Toasts, Walk-Throughs, and Special Guest Performances.
I've heard rumors of special sledgehammer dance phrases and some fiddlin'!




AND take a look at latest contributors to the Velocity Forever capital campaign!

Andrew Chapman
Shawn Jezerinac
Carol Sanders
Michael Steward*
Jens Wazel
Deborah Wolf

Thank you all for your support and generosity!

* Yes, Michael Steward IS Jeremy Steward's brother - SO don't forget to ask your family and friends to support what's important in your life, you never know what they might contribute on your behalf!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

First Velocity Work Party A Success!

Thanks to everyone who helped out this weekend and last with clearing out our new home at 1221 12th Ave. With all your hard work we are one step closer to starting construction on the space! Demolition is rolling right along - the proof is in the photo.




Again thanks to our great team of volunteers:

Michael Rutter
Jenny Gerber
Anne Lawrence
KT Niehoff
Kirby Kallas-Lewis
Jason Svendsen
Jared Vincench
Joe Timmons
Ryan Faught

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

When the Walls Come Tumblin Down



Building Carnage. . . Signs of Progress.


Destruction in Studio 3




Mark and Jake from Model Remodel

An extreme diet for extreme work.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Thanks to our new campaign donors! Still have some tickets left!

Super Big Thank Yous to Today's Awesome New Campaign Donors :

Hendri Walujo
Sara Jinks and Laurel Canan
Sandra Fried
Mari London
Joerg Gablonsky

Also, we still have some Hubbard Street Tickets left for 10/23, If you want to check availability before making your donation of $100 or greater, then please email shannon(at)velocitydancecenter.org.

Also, there's a rumor that we might actually be starting demolition in the new building tomorrow!!!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Donate to Velocity and Get Hubbard Street Tix!


Good morning dedicated Velocity supporter,

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Seattle Theater Group to provide tickets to their upcoming presentation of Hubbard Street Dance. We have 60 tickets available and we will be giving a pair to the next 30 people who donate to our Velocity Forever Campaign at the $100 level or greater.

Click here to make a gift (make sure to include your email address within your information!).

Don't miss this opportunity to see a great dance company during their 30th anniversary season, and in doing so help Velocity Dance Center move into a new home on Capitol Hill!

For more information on Hubbard Street Dance's performance visit:
stgpresents.org and come to the Hubbard Street master class on October 22nd at 10am at Velocity!

For more information, feel free to contact Shannon Stewart shannon(at)velocitydancecenter.org.

Monday, October 5, 2009

New Velocity 200 Donors

Super big thanks to our latest Velocity Forever Donors:

Sheli Potmesil
Yuki Enomoto (donating all the way from japan!)
Team Diva Real Estate
Shannon Barnes
Amanda Goodwin
Lauren Williams


Much appreciation to Jessica Miller for making a monthly donation! Donations made on an ongoing basis truly sustain Velocity.