Studio Rentals

We offer 3 different studio rental options here at Open Door Studios. Each studio has a sprung, vinyl floor system, ideal for all forms of concert style dance. Our studios are ideal for rehearsals, classes, auditions, workshops and performances!

All studios come equipped with a professional sound system with playback equipment, Bluetooth connectivity, aux cables to connect phone/tablet/computer, HDMI cable to connect to our TVs for easier video conferencing or to better view reference materials.

Studio A/B:

This studio space is 3,500 sqft. (53’x66′), and as a whole, can comfortably fit 60-75 dancers. This room, which doubles as our own black box style Performance Space, can also be cut in half by our stage curtain to make two equal sides (53’x33′) which makes Studio A and B.

Studio C: 

This studio space is 900 sqft. (36′ x 25′) and can comfortably fit 12-16 dancers. This space has a lot of natural light from it’s 15’x9′ window and is perfect for filming auditions. All windows can be closed with black out shades.

Shoe Policy:

No shoes worn regularly outside or heels are permitted on our marley dance surfaces. Tap shoes are only allowed in Studio C. 

Studio Rates: 

The rates below are for regular studio use only (rehearsals, auditions, private lessons, group classes). *These prices are current as of September, 2023.

  • Studio A or B – $55/hr
  • Studio C – $40/hr
  • Studio A/B (combined) – $110/hr
  • All Studios: $150/hr

**Non-profit rates are available upon request with a submission of your IRS Tax Affirmation Letter.

Booking Policies:

  • By requesting a reservation, you acknowledge that you’ve read our Booking and Cancelation Policies and agree to adhere to them.
  • Reservation requests are handled on a first come first serve basis.
  • Reservations are subject to our cancelation policy once a signed rental contract has been returned to us. 
  • Reservations are not confirmed until payment in full has processed and you’ve received a written confirmation.
  • Reservation requests submitted Fri-Sun will be handled at our earliest convenience – but might not be handled until the following Monday.

Cancelation Policies:

  • Cancelation requests made within 7 days of reserved date are subject to a 50% cancelation fee of the rental amount.
  • Cancelation requests made between 7 and 30 days of reserved date are subject to a 10% cancelation fee of the rental amount.
  • Cancelation requests made outside of 31 days are subject to no cancelation fee.
  • Cancelation requests made during or after your reservation forfeit the entirety of the rental amount. 
  • Date changes are handled at our discretion – if a new date can’t be agreed upon, the original date of the rescheduling request will be subject to our cancelation policy.

Performance Space Rentals:

Our combined Studio A/B also doubles as a black box style performance space. We regularly host shows and book this space out in advance. Performance Space rentals are subject to dynamic pricing, tailored to the needs of each rental. Contact our front desk at info@opendoorstudios.com to inquire about availability.

During our regular season (September – May) Studios A/B are always booked 12-4pm on Fridays and 8:30am-3pm on Saturdays. This space is reserved for our Resident Company on Sundays usually 1-7pm on Sundays. 

Our Performance Space is available for rent in different configurations for varying budgets. Below is an overview of our options and is a general estimate of your costs – exact fees will be assessed at the conclusion of your performance, following a walk-through of the space. Hourly rates include load-in and load-out times. A 10% non-refundable deposit will be due at the time of booking.

Performance Space Pricing Options:

  • Studio A/B at an hourly rate ($110/hr)
  • Studio C for a green room ($40/hr)
  • 100 folding chairs for audience members ($100)
  • Standard studio sound system (included in hourly rate)
  • Standard studio lighting (included in hourly rate)

Black Box Package ($525 add-on)

  • Professional stage lighting system (requires hiring our lighting designer for dress rehearsal and show at an additional cost of $35/hr) 
  • Pipe and Drape system for varied stage wing configurations 
  • Seated Riser System (64 seats) – remainder of chairs are floor seats. (requires two stage hands at $20/hr or support from your team plus one stage hand)