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

At a cost of $600, the Basic Rental Package includes:

• 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