Whim W'Him

Whim W'Him, Seattle Contemporary Dance is a Seattle-based contemporary dance company founded by Olivier Wevers in January 2009.

Programs

Whim W'Him offers 3 productions each season. Each production features new contemporary dance choreography set on our company of 7 professional dancers by invited choreographers in addition to new works set on the company by Founding Artistic Director, Olivier Wevers.

Our season open with the Choreographic Shindig, the newest annual production, in which the Whim W'Him dancers curate the program by selecting participating choreographers from hundreds of international applicants.

The company has performed original works by Danielle Agami, Juanjo Arques, Andrew Bartee, Adam Barruch, Banning Bouldin, Austin Diaz, Jonathan Campbell, Lauren Edson, James Gregg, Mark Haim, Joseph Hernandez, Larry Keigwin, Maurya Kerr, Gabrielle Lamb, Loni Landon, MADBOOTS, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Joshua Peugh, Ihsan Rustem, Penny Saunders, Pascal Touzeau, Manuel Vignoulle, Kate Wallich, Dominic Walsh and Olivier Wevers.

About

  • The company is known for its artistic quality, innovative choreography, and commitment to contemporary dance artists.
  • Whim W'Him annually reaches about 10,000 Seattle community members with 3 full productions over 6 weeks, collaborations with other arts organizations, community outreach, and invited appearances.
  • Provide free and reduced-price tickets to youth and underserved communities.
  • Supported by a diverse and energetic Board of Directors, and includes Executive, Finance, Governance, Development and Equity and Inclusion Committees. Whim W'Him also have an Advisory Board made up of past members and community members.
  • Company leadership have employed resources purposefully and steadily in its artists and operations.
  • Prioritize the creation of new contemporary dances that challenge and engage audiences.

Awards

  • "Best Dance Organization" -TeenTix (2017)
  • "Best Dance Company" Seattle Weekly Readers (2017)
  • Grand prize winner of the Palm Desert Choreography Competition for an unprecedented two years in a row.
  • Recipient of a 2012 Seattle Mayor's Arts Award.
  • "Best Arts Organization" -Seattle Weekly Readers (2011)

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