Dance

The Fall Kick-Off + Big Bang! Velocity is turning the usual structure on its head, opening this run with a performance-art blowout on Thursday ($10–$500), then presenting three nights highlighting Seattle’s contemporary-dance community ($20–$50). As always, the mixed bills are a chance to catch up with favorite artists and meet new talent—the party should be a great introduction to a season packed with kinetic energy. SANDRA KURTZ Velocity Dance Center, 1621 12th Ave., 325-8773, velocitydancecenter.org. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 26; 8 p.m. Fri., Sept. 27–Sun., Sept. 29.

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PNB: Twyla Tharp SEE AGENDA, PAGE TK.