New Dimensions in Next Dance Cinema
Next Fest NW’s 2016 theme of pastFORWARD happens to coincide with a time of great change and uncertainty. The past is both horrible and glorious,… Read More »New Dimensions in Next Dance Cinema
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Unmasking Effort at NextFest
Visible effort has rarely been considered a compliment when it comes to watching professional dance performances. Because it might threaten the illusion of grace and… Read More »Unmasking Effort at NextFest
Visions of Utopia At NEXT FEST
Velocity Dance Center Artistic Director Tonya Lockyer often sets an extra challenge for the artists featured in Velocity’s annual NEXT FEST NW by asking them… Read More »Visions of Utopia At NEXT FEST
Humor and Horror at Next Fest NW 2014
Seattle is a city of innovation and exploration—a theme tested in many of the new works presented at Velocity Dance Center’s Next Fest NW this… Read More »Humor and Horror at Next Fest NW 2014
Next Fest NW 2013 All About the Audience
In an opening night introduction to the 2013 edition of Velocity’s Next Fest NW live performance series, Mark Haim noted that each piece had its… Read More »Next Fest NW 2013 All About the Audience
NextNW Real/Time Shows Real Talent
Written by Mariko Nagashima Erica Badgeley’s (earthworm) Photo by Tim Summers NextNW is more than just a festival of performances, conversations, or film screenings. It’s… Read More »NextNW Real/Time Shows Real Talent