7-Day Dance Festival

A fast-paced creative process from start to finish.

The annual 7-Day Dance Festival (7DDF) was founded in 2017 as a creative opportunity for dancers of all styles and levels of experience. Participants can register with a group or as an individual (to work solo or be put in a group) to create a new piece of dance in just one week! Each year, the new dance works premiere in a culminating showcase that is open to the public.

Dancers ages 18+ are invited to participate. You do not need to take off work to participate in the festival. Classes are optional and the rehearsal schedule is based on dancer availability (typically 1-2 hours per day). For any questions, contact our festival coordinator at 7daydancefest@gmail.com.

In order to meet COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, the 2020 festival shifted to an online format. 34 dancers created 17 new dance films and tuned in from all over Washington state as well as California, Vermont, and even Hong Kong! Below is the 7DDF 2020 digital performance. Enjoy the show!