Velocity Dance Center

“The board of directors reviews and approves the form 990. The review process is lead by velocity's board president and treasurer.”

“Board members and officers sign the conficts of interest policy and a statement indicating interests that could give rise to conflict each year.”

“The executive director's compensation is determined by the board of directors. Factors considered are market rates and the constraints of the velocity budget.”

“The governing documents of the organization are made available to the general public upon request.”

“Velocity is seattle's premier art center dedicated to contemporary dance and performance. Everyday we: support and advance artists and emerging ideas through commissioning, presenting, residencies, creative exchange; and access to space, funding, scholarships, employment and touring opportunities. Provide quality movement education to dancers from beginners to professional, in a broad range of movement styles. Produce programs that introduce audiences to a wide spectrum of contemporary dance practices and aesthetics and bring together regional talent and world-class innovators. Provide outreach and humanities programs that engage minds and inspire participation, while promoting cross-disciplinary dialogue and meaningful links between artists and the community.”

“Volunteers assisted the organization with ushering, cleaning, ticket sales, technical/sound assistant, concessions sales, class sign in, data entry, auction procurement, special event help and miscellaneous handiwork.”

“Sfdi: 50,976 sfdi is a world-reowned summer dance festival focused on improvisational dance and related fields. Sfdi feature classes, intensives, jams, performances, and discussion with leading local, national and international dance innovators. Guest artist series 28,411: guest artist series provides the seattle community with residency activities from national/international dance artists including technique classes, workshops, and performances. Nextfest nw : 7,874: nextfest nw is a new works series for dance artists in the pacific northwest. Four to five artists are selected through an appreciation/panel process, receive subsidized rehearsal space and are presented by velocity. In 2006, the program expanded by adding artist fees and next dance cinema, a showcase for regional dance filmmakers.”

“Professional fees 157,896 240 6,600”