Performance Space Rental
The ground floor studio of Joyce SoHo doubles as a theater and is available for performances from September through July. Independent choreographers and non-profit dance companies may apply for subsidized rental performance space.- Theater lighting, 74 seats
- 36’x32’ white box
- 2 evenings of performances (Friday and Saturday)
- 12 hours of technical rehearsal in the performance space (Tuesday-Thursday)
- Use of lighting and CD sound system
- Assistance of the Production Manager, House Manager, Box Office and Administrative Personnel
- Dance company retention of all box office proceeds
Additional performances and technical rehearsal (4 hrs) may be requested for an additional fee of $100 each.
A refundable security deposit of $100, as well as a non-refundable insurance fee (if the company cannot provide proof of its own insurance) is required upon acceptance of rental.
The 09/10 application for subsidized space rental is here. Applications are accepted January 2-31, 2009. Notification of programming decisions should be made by mid-May 2009.
Rehearsal Studio Rental
If you're an independent choreographer or non-profit dance company, you may enjoy exclusive access to three exceptional dance studios at subsidized rates of $5, $10, or $25 per hour. Download our rates schedule.First Floor Studio & Performance Space Details:
- Marley surface, sprung wood floor
- CD sound system, TV, and VCR
- Theater lighting
- 74 seats
- Open 10 am to 10 pm seven days a week, except during performances
Second Floor Doris Duke Dance Studio Details
- Marley surface, sprung wood floor
- CD sound system, TV, and VCR
- 36'x24' of unobstructed space
- 12-foot ceiling
- Mirrors and stationary barres
- Open 10 am to 10 pm seven days a week (except during performances)
Third Floor Studio Details:
- Marley surface, wood floor appropriate for dance
- CD sound system, TV, and DVD
- 35'x60' of unobstructed space
- 14-foot ceiling
- Skylight and large windows
- Mirrors and portable barres
- Open 10 am to 10 pm seven days a week
Rental Details
All studio space is booked in two-hour increments. To reserve space call (212) 431-9233$5 per-hour bookings:
- Book up to one month in advance
- There is no limit to the number of hours one may book per year
- Book no more than one 2 hour block at a time (consecutive 2 hour blocks not permitted)
- 48-hour notice of cancellation required
$10 per-hour bookings (next call-in - January 2, 2007):
- Book up to four months in advance
- Book no more than 200 hours per year
- Book 2 hrs min. and 6 hrs max. per day
- 48-hour notice of cancellation required
$25 per-hour bookings:
- Contracted payment
- 10% deposit for rentals exceeding 50 hours
- Rental fees are due monthly on the first of the month; 2-week notice of cancellation required
Studio Hours & Availability:
- 10am to 10pm seven days a week, except during performances
- Not available for classes, workshops, studio showings, meetings, or auditions



