2025 TBIPOC Waiver Application

As a part of Velocity's Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation (SFD+I) we are providing $10,000 in SFD+I tuition fee waivers to dancers who identify as Transgender, Black, Indigenous, and/or as People of Color, in an effort to shift power to Transgender and BIPOC communities.

If you have questions or would like to speak to someone about your application, please contact Shane Donohue, Velocity Creative Producer: shane@velocitydancecenter.org

All received applications will be reviewed by Curating Artist in Residence (CAiR) Nia-Amina Minor, Creative Producer Shane Donohue. They will review each application and select recipients based on the applicants responses to the questions below.

Criteria:
• Self identify as a Black, Indigenous and/or Person of Color and/or Transgender
• Demonstrated commitment to a movement based practice and personal artistic development
• Demonstrated personal and professional impact and benefit

Applications are due February 1 and will be evaluated before February 15.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Pronouns

Email*

example@example.com

Participant Name (if different than above)

First NameLast Name

Do you identify at BIPOC?*

YesNo

Do you identify at Transgender?*

YesNo

Tell us a bit about your background and experience in dance and performance:*

Why do you want to participate in the Seattle Festival of Dance + Improvisation? Are there any faculty in particular you desire to train with at the festival and why?*

How might the fee reduction act as a catalyst for your personal, artistic, and professional growth?*

Let us know what you’d like to share about your financial situation and need for this support:*

How much much of a discount would be helpful for you to attend SFD+I given your proximity to financial resource? *

Have you received a TBIPOC Waiver before for SFD+I?*

YesNo

Which cohort would you like to participate in?*

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