Velocity Dance Center

Organization Overview

Velocity Dance Center is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Velocity Dance Center employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Velocity Dance Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Velocity Dance Center generated $686.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $654.7k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VELOCITY IS SEATTLE'S CENTER DEDICATED TO CONTEMPORARY DANCE. 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. WE PROVIDE QUALITY MOVEMENT EDUCATION TO DANCERS FROM BEGINNERS TO PROFESSIONAL, IN A BROAD RANGE OF MOVEMENT STYLES. WE PRODUCE PROGRAMS THAT INTRODUCE AUDIENCES TO A WIDE SPECTRUM OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE PRACTICES AND AESTHETICS AND BRING TOGETHER REGIONAL TALENT AND WORLD CLASS INNOVATORS. WE PROVIDE OUTREACH AND HUMANITIES PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE MINDS AND INSPIRE PARTICIPATION, WHILE PROMOTING CROSS-DISCIPLINARY DIALOG AND MEANINGFUL LINKS BETWEEN ARTISTS AND THE COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION: VELOCITY'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND THE SEATTLE FESTIVAL OF DANCE + IMPROVISATION. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE ADULT AND YOUTH PARTICIPANTS, WITH DANCE AND CHOREOGRAPHY TRAINING FOR BEGINNING THROUGH PROFESSIONAL LEVEL DANCERS. IN 2023, VELOCITY EMPLOYED A TOTAL OF 57 TEACHING ARTISTS AND OFFERED EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO OVER 1130 PARTICIPANTS. SFD+I, THE YEARLY EDUCATIONAL FESTIVAL, REPRESENTED THE MAJORITY OF THESE CLASSES, WITH 98 CLASSES AND INTENSIVE OFFERINGS. VELOCITY ALSO PROVIDED OVER $15,500 IN PARTIAL AND FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PARTICIPANTS DURING THE FESTIVAL.


PERFORMANCE: IN 2023, VELOCITY PRESENTED 165 ARTISTS AND HOSTED 65 PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS. VELOCITY'S PERFORMANCES INCLUDE THE CULMINATION OF OUR RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THE PRESENTATION OF NEW AND EXISTING WORK THROUGH OUR CO-PRODUCTION AND GUEST ARTIST SERIES. IN ADDITION TO SERVING ARTISTS, THESE PROGRAMS WERE ATTENDED BY OVER 3500 PEOPLE, WITH 20% ATTENDING FOR FREE THROUGH FREE EVENTS AND OUR TIERED TICKETING INITIATIVE.


RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: VELOCITY'S RESIDENCY PROGRAMS SUPPORTED OVER 100 ARTISTS TO MAKE 56 NEW DANCE WORKS THROUGH FIVE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS: MADE IN SEATTLE, BRIDGE PROJECT, NEXT FEST NW, AND THE CURATING ARTIST IN RESIDENCE. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE FUNDING, SPACE, MENTORSHIP, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO ARTISTS AT DIFFERENT STAGES IN THEIR CAREERS. THESE PROGRAMS CELEBRATE THE VALUE OF THE PROCESS OF MAKING DANCE, AND SUPPORT ARTISTS AT THE CRITICAL AND OFTEN UNDER-RESOURCED STAGE OF PROJECT DEVELOPMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Colleen Borst
President
$0
Elizabeth Bello
Secretary
$0
Urvi Narang
Treasurer
$0
Cameron Collins
Board Member
$0
Jarman Hauser
Board Member
$0
Fox Whitney
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,823
Fundraising events$34,756
Related organizations$0
Government grants $213,595
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$323,725
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $21,715
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$574,899
Total Program Service Revenue$106,588
Investment income $4,117
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$8,887
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $632
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $685,999

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