Kindling Dance Productions

06/22/2026

We are so excited to officially announce Sarah Glesk as resident choreographer for Kindling Productions!

Sarah has been with us since the very first Rising Tide at the Bing Crosby Theater and has choreographing for every Rising Tide and every Ghostlight since. Her work has continued to surprise and delight us. Each piece is uniquely its own, and unmistakably Sarah.

A Gonzaga faculty member since 2013 and a Cornish BFA alum, Sarah brings a deep performance lineage, including performing works by Mark Morris Dance Group, Alloy Dance Project, Zoe Scofield & Juniper Shuey, Martha Graham, and a full artistic life in this city. We couldn't imagine season 4 without her!

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Photo 1: Rising Tide Season 2 - Handsome Boy Modeling School
Photo 2: Inaugural Ghostlight at Glover Mansion
Photo 3: Rising Tide Season 3 - the music made me do it
Photo 4: Rising Tide Season 2 - Handsome Boy Modeling School
Photo 5: Ghostlight 2025 at Montvale Event Center

06/03/2026

Calling All Choreographers — something new is coming to Rising Tide!

For Season 4, Kindling Productions is opening one choreographic slot in the Rising Tide lineup through an open community call. We're calling it Open Water: a platform built specifically for emerging choreographers in the Inland Northwest who haven't yet had access to professional presenting opportunities in this region.

The selected choreographer will create a new work that premieres on the mainstage at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center in February 2027, receive a choreographic stipend, and have one-on-one artistic mentorship throughout the entire process, from early concept development all the way to the stage.

Applications are open now, deadline June 30th. Link in bio.

Questions? Check out kindlingdanceproductions.com for more information or email [email protected].

Kindling Productions is seeking one emerging choreographer to join the Season 4 lineup of Rising Tide: A Collaborative Evening of Dance, performing Friday, February 12th, 2027, at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga University.

05/26/2026

A little update from Kindling 🌱
Kindling Productions is entering a new chapter. My co-founder, Monica Mota, has decided to step away, and I am now leading Kindling Productions as the sole director. I am so grateful to Monica for everything we've built together and for this community. More to come. Stay close.
— CarliAnn

05/06/2026

We're live and already have 5 donations in on day one.

If you've ever shown up to one of our shows, shared one of our posts, or just quietly cheered us on from afar, please keep reading!

Our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas, is running their Spring Match campaign, and every donation we receive before Friday, May 8th, enters us into a chance to win a $1,000 matching grant. Every gift counts! Any amount!

We don't take it lightly when someone chooses to invest in this work. It means the world to us, and right now, it also means another shot at that grant.

🔗 Link in bio to donate. And if you can't give right now, sharing this post is just as powerful. Thank you for being in our corner. Always. 💛

Photography by Jenn Marquis Photography
From Rising Tide 2026

05/04/2026

HELP US SCORE A MATCHING GRANT!

Our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas, is running their Spring Match campaign — and every donation we receive between NOW and Friday, May 8 at 11:59pm ET enters us for a chance to win $1,000!!

Yes, you read that right. ANY donation. ANY amount. Every single gift = another entry in the pool. The more you show up, the better our odds.

So whether you've been meaning to support us for a while or this is your first time — THIS IS THE MOMENT. Share this, tag a friend, and let's stack those entries together. 🌱

🔗 Donation link in bio. Let's gooo!!
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From Rising Tide 2026

04/22/2026

Eleven artists walked onto that stage and gave Spokane something real. 🌿
We're still glowing.
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04/18/2026

More moments from a night we won’t forget.
Thank you again to our artists, our audience, and the Spokane community for making 12 Minutes Max something truly special.
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04/17/2026

We sold out!
Last night’s 12 Minutes Max Spokane was everything — a full house, eleven incredible artists, and a room buzzing with the kind of energy that reminds you exactly why live art matters.
Thank you to every single person who came out to support their local arts community, and thank you to our artists for sharing their courageous, beautiful work with Spokane.
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More highlights to come! Stay tuned!
DanceSpokane LocalArt ThankYou

04/14/2026

12 Minutes Max | Artist Spotlight: William Donally

William Donally is a local emerging guitarist taking the 12 Minutes Max stage for the first time — and we can't wait to see what he brings.
New voices. Live music. One night only.
April 15 | 7PM | Hamilton Studio | Tickets in bio and at kindlingdanceproductions.com