Remember CHAC at 1621 12th Ave? Remember Crave? (thank you Robin!). Wondering who’s going to move in to that space? Or when??

Well, starting this summer Velocity Dance Center will be renovating part of the first floor to include 3 dance studios, one large enough to convert into a theater, and a street front office space. After calling the Oddfellows Building their home for 13 years, Velocity Dance Center has secured a long-term lease at the 1621 12th Ave space.

Velocity’s move is possible thanks in large part to landlord Elizabeth Linke, one of the few landlords on Capitol Hill willing to make the sacrifices necessary to keep rent affordable for non-profit arts organizations (Mrs. Linke also owns the 1515 12 Ave building which houses the awesome Northwest Film Forum).

Velocity plans to open up their new space this September, offering a variety of weekly classes, and contemporary dance programs and performances. Their grand opening is slated for this fall with an Annual Kick Off featuring local dance artists and favorite performers. Now does any restaurateur want to take over the old Crave space and be their neighbor?

For more information or to be a part of the “Velocity Forever” Capital Campaign – visit their website www.velocitydancecnter.org or call Shannon Stewart at 206-325-8773