Stephanie Yamamoto & Jon Andrew Franklin's (STANKLIN) Birthday Bash Dance Party @ FREMONT ABBEY

3 hours + 2 musicians + 1 dance floor = a magical night to remember. Help Stephanie say goodbye to her 20s and welcome Jon to his mid-life crisis. 

Find out what happens when two extreme extroverts host a public birthday extravaganza and experience a night of live music, partner dancing, and connection with friends and strangers alike. 

What is partner dancing you say? Imagine Dancing With the Stars but no choreography, a floor full of dancers, and YOU are the star. Bring a partner, a friend, or meet someone new on the dance floor. There will be an introductory fusion partner dance lesson from 7:15 - 8pm to get you movin’ and groovin’. 

Not a dancer? No problem! We’ll have some seating available to watch the show. 

STANKLIN is a music project led by multi-talented performers Stephanie Yamamoto and Jon Andrew Franklin, bringing a fusion of live-looped music, interactive dance elements, and storytelling, creating an immersive atmosphere to engage both dancers and non-dancers. Their combined extroversion superpowers will rescue you from a lonely night of boredom and their sweet sweet beets beats will leave you stank facing for more. 

An example of Stephanie and her partner Jakob fusion dancing to Jon's looping:

https://youtu.be/87iyqqET3qI?si=Oc3aKBl9nwu4kork

Jon Andrew Franklin: www.jonandrewfranklin.com

As the founder of the Emmy-Nominated band Streetlight Cadence, Jon has been captivating audiences with his story-driven songwriting and electrifying violin performances for over 15 years. A true street performer at heart, he has transformed his solo act into a looping sensation, well-known to anyone who frequents Seattle Farmers Markets. Jon’s music transcends genres, blending folk, pop, and cinematic storytelling, making every performance a deeply engaging experience for both dancers and listeners.

Stephanie Yamamoto: 

A lifelong performer in the Japanese taiko drum community, Stephanie has also spent nearly 15 years as a partner dancer and fell in love with playing live music for dancers in 2018. Under the moniker Loops & Boops, she has built a reputation for her engaging vocal loops, creative parodies, and infectious energy. Whether making audiences laugh, melt, or get blissfully lost on the dance floor, Stephanie’s rhythmic intuition and playful style bring every show to life.

@ Fremont Abbey Arts Center

7p doors, 7:15-8p dance lesson, 8-10:30p show

All ages, some seating available, bar w/ID

ABBEY ARTS EVENT INFO:

• Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on either level.
• For most events we have a mix of padded chairs and standing room.
• Seating is not guaranteed or reserved unless noted.
• To respect the performing artists and your fellow attendees, please refrain from talking during the performances
• Please limit photos during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.
• Phone and video may be permitted for some shows, from the standing area only please.
• No professional cameras or cameras with shutters allowed in the venue
• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted.
• Equity & Inclusion - Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. www.fremontabbey.org/respect
• Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.