Join CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work for a special edition of Reading Dance at Bellevue Arts Museum! Offered in partnership with the Bellevue Arts Museum and The City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department, this FREE Experience Dance Program class accompanies the CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work Contemporary Dance Festival, held February 15 & 16, 2020 at Meydenbauer Center Theatre. Register on Eventbrite for Reading Dance at Bellevue Arts Museum.
In addition to the fun of experiencing dance up close and engaging directly with festival artists, by participating in the Experience Dance Program you'll receive a reduced price $5 ticket to the 2020 festival performance of your choice! Added bonus: come early and enjoy FREE access to Bellevue Arts Museum through their First Free Friday event!
In this special edition of Reading Dance, join choreographer and Artistic Director Eva Stone and the artists of The Stone Dance Collective for a performance and discussion about contemporary dance. Eva will reveal the creative process behind her latest work, Janus, explore methods of understanding contemporary dance, and invite audience questions and discussion.
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
For those traveling by car, Bellevue Arts Museum offers free parking in its garage for visitors. The garage closes 30 minutes after the museum's closure. The garage entrance is accessible when traveling south on Bellevue Way.
Several bus routes serve the Bellevue Transit Center, located a short walk from Bellevue Arts Museum. You may use King County Metro's online Trip Planner tool or call 206.553.3000 to plan your trip.
For more information on traveling to and from Bellevue Arts Museum, please visit bellevuearts.org/visit.
Is there an admission charge or fee to participate in the Experience Dance Program classes?
No - all Experience Dance Program classes are offered completely free of charge! We do ask that you please register/RSVP in advance to help us estimate attendance in advance. Access to Bellevue Arts Museum will also be free of charge on Friday, February 7 as part of the museum's First Free Friday program!
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Reading Dance is open to all ages.
Are any other Experience Dance Program classes offered in 2020?
We are offering Experience Dance Program classes in January and February 2020 at several Bellevue locations. Please visit chopshopdance.org/edp to view the full 2020 Experience Dance Program class schedule.
How do I receive my discounted $5 ticket to the CHOP SHOP festival performances?
All Experience Dance Program attendees will receive a ticket discount code when they attend the class(es). This discount code can be used to place an order for up to two $5 festival performance tickets through brownpapertickets.com.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have at 206.799.6004 or info@chopshopdance.org.
Photo Credit: Reading Dance at Bellevue College in January 2019, photo by Jennifer Crooks.