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Meander Dance Collective @ WICA June 4 & 12
Meander Dance Collective @ WICA
Dance is a cultural touchstone and a place to mirror and express to each other our inner worlds and shared human experience. Our audience is integral to this, and we hold their participation in high regard in the actualization of our work. Join us for an evening of new dance works from Meander Dance Collective, exploring the question of “Who Are We?” With special guest artist Khairat Salum. Her installation Space/Spa(ces) will be on display in Zech Hall for the evening shows.
June 4th @ 7:30 p.m. & June 12th @ 7:30 p.m.
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano Ave., Langley
Meander Dance Collective is a program of the Whidbey Island Arts Council
(WIAC), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.
Beck Diamond
meanderdancecollective@gmail.com
Meander Dance Collective
https://meanderdancecollective.com/…
Read MoreMeander Dance Collective @ WICA
Dance is a cultural touchstone and a place to mirror and express to each other our inner worlds and shared human experience. Our audience is integral to this, and we hold their participation in high regard in the actualization of our work. We invite you to discover Meander Dance Collective and Who We Are with an evening of new dance works.
With special guest, Khairat Salum, her installation, Space/Spa(ces) will be on display in Zech Hall for the evening shows.…
Read MoreWIDT: Celebration of Dance Annual Showcase @ WICA
WIDT: Celebration of Dance Annual Showcase
Date: Friday, May 8th
Time: Varied
Venue: Mainstage
Tickets: $30 / $45
Celebrate the artistry and athleticism of dance at the annual Celebration of Dance, presented by Whidbey Island Dance Theatre (WIDT).
This high-energy showcase features 23 pre-professional dancers alongside special guest artists, performing a dynamic range of styles including ballet, lyrical, hip hop, jazz, tap, acro, and more. Each piece highlights the power of movement as body, rhythm, and music come together to tell compelling stories and evoke deep emotion.
An inspiring and visually captivating weekend of performance, this annual event brings together talent, dedication, and creativity in a truly memorable experience.
Purchase tickets:
https://purchase.wicaonline.org/EventAvailability?EventId=21601&ref=book…
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano Avenue, Langley
(360) 221-8268…
Read MoreMardi Gras Party @ Bayview Hall;
Mardi Gras Party
Tuesday, February 17th ~ 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Bayview Community Hall
Live music with Ike & the Old Man and a costume contest.
Admission is free and the event is family friendly.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Join us for local favorite Ike & the Old Man! Playing an eclectic mix of pop, rock, blues, country, and jazz, they’ll get you moving to the beat.
Don’t forget to come decked out in your best Mardi Gras finery! The evening fun includes a costume contest with prizes for Best in Show, Most Comical, Best Child Costume, and Best Mask. Beads do not count as a costume, but you can grab some free at the door.
Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale. The Taproom at Bayview Corner will have Mardi Gras specials available in their restaurant & Japonica will have gumbo options for sale in Bayview Hall!
Mardi Gras has a long history in the US, with the first New Orleans Mardi Gras parade in 1837. Goosefoot has brought the party to Whidbey Island since 2014. Mardi Gras is actually the culmination of 12 days of celebrations before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent, the final of which being “Fat Tuesday.”
Sami Postma, Events & Education Coordinator
Goosefoot Community Fund
(360) 321-4145
Read MoreSouth Whidbey Pride: Come Out & Dance
Come dance the night away with South Whidbey Pride on National Coming Out Day! ALL ARE WELCOME!…
Read MoreWIDT presents: The Nutcracker 2025 Community Auditions
Whidbey Island Dance Theatre invites community members ages 6–96 to audition for roles in its beloved holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, now in its 33rd year. No dance experience needed—WIDT provides the training, costumes, and plenty of festive fun. Auditions take place Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Island Dance & Gymnastics, 714 Camano Ave., Langley. Roles range from elves and woodland creatures to soldiers and family members. Rehearsals run weekends October–December, with performances ending Dec. 21. Volunteers are also welcome to help behind the scenes. Learn more at widtonline.org/audition.…
Read MoreMeander Dance Collective: Concert in the Woods
Supported by the Whidbey Island Arts Council, Meander Dance Collective is back with their Concert in the Woods:
Join us for two weekends in August, either August 9th and 10th at the Whidbey Institute or August 30th and 31st at the South Whidbey State Park. We fuse a variety of dance styles from ballet, modern, contemporary, tap, and lyrical to the stage. The company is a fusion of generations that all share one desire: to have an accessible outlet to dance into adulthood.…
Read MoreWIDT Celebration of Dance
In celebration of WICA’s anniversary and the art of dance, these shows are a community partnership spotlight between two Langley Cornerstone organizations. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is not just a high-quality, pre-professional dance company; it is a transformative experience that shapes talented, hardworking dancers into world-ready adults. Body, action, space, time, energy, and music. These are the elements of a good dance performance, where it all comes together in a beautiful synergy of movement. It tells a story, evokes emotion, and takes one’s breath away. Leap to WICA and Celebrate the Dance!…
Read MoreWIDT Celebration of Dance
In celebration of WICA’s anniversary and the art of dance, these shows are a community partnership spotlight between two Langley Cornerstone organizations. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is not just a high-quality, pre-professional dance company; it is a transformative experience that shapes talented, hardworking dancers into world-ready adults. Body, action, space, time, energy, and music. These are the elements of a good dance performance, where it all comes together in a beautiful synergy of movement. It tells a story, evokes emotion, and takes one’s breath away. Leap to WICA and Celebrate the Dance!…
Read MoreWIDT Celebration of Dance
In celebration of WICA’s anniversary and the art of dance, these shows are a community partnership spotlight between two Langley Cornerstone organizations. Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is not just a high-quality, pre-professional dance company; it is a transformative experience that shapes talented, hardworking dancers into world-ready adults. Body, action, space, time, energy, and music. These are the elements of a good dance performance, where it all comes together in a beautiful synergy of movement. It tells a story, evokes emotion, and takes one’s breath away. Leap to WICA and Celebrate the Dance!…
Read MoreAll Together Now Dance
All Together Now’ Dance
Saturday, April 12
7-10 p.m.
Bayview Community Hall
5642 Bayview Road, Langley
DJ 4prilXD provides the 80s, 90s and 00s tunes for us to come together and dance the night away! Bring yourself and your friends. LGBTQ+ community and allies welcome!
• Entry Fee: Donation only (suggested $5 donation)
• All Ages welcome
• No alcohol
• Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks available…
