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 $300*, 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.

Please check back in late December 2008 for the application for our 2009/2010 season.

*Please note: Above pricing valid for 08/09 season.

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 $20 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

$20 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