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Thirteen choreographers open eXit SPACE's season with five-minute works at LAUNCH 2026 in Seattle

The Oct. 23 to 25 run at the Erickson Theatre gave each artist one rule, and every ticket dollar went to the studio's artist programs.

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In Seattle, the dance organization eXit SPACE opened its 2026-27 season with LAUNCH 2026, a three-night run at the Erickson Theatre from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25.[1] LAUNCH is the company's annual season kick-off event.[2] The new season runs from August 2026 through May 2027.[3] One ruleThe format is simple and strict. Thirteen artists each made a work no longer than five minutes.[4] The program mixed ensemble pieces, duets and solos.[5] Marlo Martin leads the organization as founder and artistic director.[6] eXit SPACE produces performances, workshops, festivals and events.[7] Where the money wentLAUNCH is also a fundraiser for the artists who make the work. The artists donated their time for the performance.[8] All proceeds from LAUNCH 2026 support the eXit SPACE artist programs.[9] The studio's own listing says the same: LAUNCH proceeds go to its Artist Programs.[10] Tickets came in two prices. A standard ticket cost $35.[11] Artists could get a $15 discount.[12] Doors opened 30 minutes before each show.[13] For sold-out shows, a limited number of door tickets could go on sale one hour before curtain.[14] The studio sold tickets through the Square platform.[15] Patrons checked in at will call under the last name on the purchase.[16] A refund required a cancellation at least 48 hours before a performance.[17] For a small company, those plain house rules keep a three-night run moving. After the curtainThe run is over. Joseph Lambert of Jazzy Photo records the studio's shows.[18] Videos and photos from past shows are sold as digital downloads.[19] LAUNCH put new work from thirteen artists on one stage at the Erickson Theatre in one weekend, and its proceeds went back into the studio's programs for artists.[20][10]
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  1. LAUNCH 2026 dance event ran October 23-25 2026 at Erickson Theatre. · seattledances.com
  2. LAUNCH is eXit SPACE annual season kick-off event. · exitspacedance.com
  3. The 2026-27 eXit SPACE season runs August 2026 through May 2027. · exitspacedance.com
  4. Thirteen artists made works no longer than five minutes for LAUNCH 2026. · seattledances.com
  5. LAUNCH 2026 featured ensemble, duet and solo dance works. · seattledances.com
  6. Marlo Martin is Founder and Artistic Director of eXit SPACE. · seattledances.com
  7. eXit SPACE produces performances, workshops, festivals and events. · exitspacedance.com
  8. Artists donated their time for the LAUNCH 2026 performance. · seattledances.com
  9. All LAUNCH 2026 proceeds support eXit SPACE artist programs. · seattledances.com
  10. LAUNCH proceeds support eXit SPACE Artist Programs. · exitspacedance.com
  11. Standard LAUNCH tickets cost $35. · exitspacedance.com
  12. A $15 artist discount is available for LAUNCH tickets. · exitspacedance.com
  13. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. · exitspacedance.com
  14. Sold out shows may have limited door tickets 1 hour before showtime. · exitspacedance.com
  15. Tickets are sold via the Square platform. · exitspacedance.com
  16. Patrons check in at will call using the purchase last name. · exitspacedance.com
  17. Refunds require cancellation at least 48 hours before a performance. · exitspacedance.com
  18. eXit SPACE show media is recorded by Joseph Lambert of Jazzy Photo. · exitspacedance.com
  19. Past show videos and photos are sold for digital download. · exitspacedance.com
  20. LAUNCH runs October 23-25 2026 at Erickson Theatre Seattle. · exitspacedance.com
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