After the panels and performances are done, we shift gears to create a night club vibe within the festival. SEAF Late Night is when we invite the go-go dancers and flow artists to take the stage while the DJs tempt you on to the dance floor. It’s a winning combination of music, fabulous people, and art.
A Special Late Night Only Ticket
For those of you who just can’t make it down earlier in the day, we created the Late Night Only ticket. This ticket allows entry to the festival starting at 10:00 pm on Friday, April 26th or Saturday, April 27th. Yes, you will miss the main stage performance showcases, but the lights never go out on the visual and interactive art. We have ambient performances around the festival that continue into the evening. There is a new cozy Late Night event over in the Library for when you need a break from dancing.
Meet the DJs
DJ Max Gains (Friday)
Meet Max Gain, your neighborhood funk slingin’ DJ. Originally from Dallas Texas and residing in Tacoma Washington, you can catch Max spreading the funk around the Pacific Northwest.
diem (Saturday)
The scene: San Diego in 1993. diem moved to the beach haven after living in Australia for a year. House music was a relative newcomer to San Diego, and the beach and rock vibe would have diem rocking Richard Humpty Vission tracks the same night as AC/DC and Jimmy Buffet. That time was very influential and why he loves playing pretty much anything that gets him and the crowd dancing and smiling. diem is known for dancing behind the decks and joining the crowd mid-set.
diem resides in the PNW, having called Seattle home since 2001. He has performed in clubs and at festivals across the US, Canada, Hawaii, and Mexico. He defines his sound as “hardtribaldisco”, which is a blend of tribal Latin rhythms, hard funk, house beats, and breaks, to become the layered evil disco that gets everyone’s booty moving. This November will be his 30th year performing, so be sure to check him out and bring your boogie shoes! Keep track of diem at facebook.com/diemdj and djdiem.com.
Mz ArTiz (Saturday)
Mz ArTiz, the alias of Seattle native and beloved DJ Cristina Ortiz. A trusted selector behind the decks both on her own and as one-half of the duo Wonder Twinz alongside fellow local DJ Julie Herrera. Mz ArTiz’s sets always have a unique flair of infectious energy that’s primed to keep the dance floor moving.
Meet the Friday GoGo Dancers
Andromeda
Andromeda is a model, performer and artist based in Seattle and has been shaking her butt professionally for over 18 years!
Ms. Kitschy Kupid
Bringing you the kitsch and the class, Seattle’s own Ms. Kitschy Kupid is a burlesque and go-go extraordinaire, and an all around hoot. She’s a founding member of Haus De Corvo, and also a member of the BOOTS! 60’s Go-Go crew. Ms. Kitsch will give you feelings of both loving nostalgia, and the heat of the unknown. With her whimsical style, her need for attention, and absolute vivacious energy, this babe with classy vibes with tacky taste, will keep you wrapped around her finger.
TURBOCUNT
Kinky queer go-go dancer.
Coco Copper
Coco Copper is a queer, black disabled artist who found love for movement at a young age through, cheerleading, modeling, dance team and now Go-go and Pole! They love breaking down societal norms and their embodiment of sensuality with a hint of playfulness will activate your senses and leave you wanting more.
Meet the Saturday Pole Performers
Gingy
Gingy (she/her) is a tattooed, fiery redheaded who’ll serve you up sensual shapes, spicy looks, and beautiful booty for your viewing pleasure. She’s been dancing for over 7 years and describes her dance as slinky old-school but make it dirty. Gingy has taught heels & floorwork, and now teaches Succulent Stripper Style at Savor Studio, diving into all things stripping – dance style, unspoken advice, club culture, and customer engagement to name a few – in her weekly drop-ins and newly launched Stripper Style Series. She loves the opportunity to help anyone whose interested in getting started in the industry or sharing with those that are just purely curious. Gingy has performed on many stages, whether that’s the club, the studio, or a stage, and thrives on bass and courageous throws of dolla dolla bills. She’s so excited to share her love of dance and eroticism with the SEAF community!
Indra
Indra is a pole dancer who loves to put on deliciously sensual performances. She is passionate about exploring the erotic through movement. Indra uses dance to immerse herself and her audience into a realm of desire, sensuality and connection.
Kim
Kim is an acclaimed movement artist in the Pacific Northwest, experienced in rich connection and striking shapes shown at Pole for a Purpose, Bumbershoot and Tacoma Birds of Paradise. Her core style centers around power and flow.