The Historic Studios at New York City Center are ideal spaces for dance, music and theater. Our unique studios have served the professional Theater and Dance Community for years. They are large, column-free spaces equipped with sprung dance floors, mirrors, pianos, and portable barres.
New York City Center Studios are appropriate for rehearsals, classes, auditions (rental of 2 rooms required for open calls), studio showings and workshops; we are open seven days a week, 8am-11pm.
The entrance to the studios is located at 130 West 56th Street. Between 6th and 7th Avenues.
For more information on our policies, to arrange a tour and/or to book space, please submit a Studio Rental Request Form. |
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3rd Floor Studio
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74 people
36'x47'
13'
Sprung wood floor with Harlequin Cascade Top
Recessed fluorescent
Two dressing rooms with toilets and showers |
4th Floor Studio
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145 people
43'x62'
15'x18'
18'
Sprung wood floor with Harlequin Cascade Top
Overhead incandescent
Two dressing closets, one bathroom |
5th Floor Studio
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250 people
43'x62
15'x18'
18'
Sprung wood floor with Harlequin Cascade Top
Overhead incandescent
Two dressing closets, one bathroom |
5th Floor Conference Room
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13.5'x24.5' (approx. 330 sq. ft.)
Carpet
Column-free, windows, A/C, electrical outlets
Fluorescent, sun light
TV/VCR, phone
Yamaha upright piano, clavinova
Conference table, chairs, desk, and music stand
$25 per hour
small instrumental groups, private auditions, meetings, production office, table readings, etc. |
All studios feature a piano (tuning not included), portable ballet barres, wall mirrors, air conditioning, and three 15 amp circuits. Boom boxes available upon request. |
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Cost
Commercial Organization
All Classes
Non-Profit Organization*
Showcase
Auditions
*Rehearsals only |
$70 per hour
$55 per hour
$37.50 per hour
$60 per hour
$60 per hour |
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Studio Policies
NYSCA Subsidized Rehearsal**
With generous support from the New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Center makes space available for non-profit dance rehearsals "off hours" at a reduced rate.
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Book 2 hours minimum
Call for rates
Available only to independent choreographers and dance companies with 501(c)(3)
Available only for rehearsals (not auditions, showcases or classes)
Book within 2 weeks of inquiry
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"Last Minute Discount" (LMD)**
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Book 2 hours minimum
Call for rates
May rent available hours within 2 weeks of inquiry
Off-hours |
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**Please note NYSCA and LMD have very limited availability. |
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Studio Rules
Street shoes are not permitted in the studios when they are being used for rehearsals, auditions, performances or classes. (Street shoes such as sneakers, men’s casual shoes, women’s heels are NOT considered appropriate dance footwear). For dance classes appropriate footwear MUST be used.
Eating not permitted. ONLY bottled water with a screw top allowed.
No rosin, without prior approval.
Tap shoes are permitted only with prior arrangement.
No live percussion, No loud amplified sound.
No receptions.
No storage at any time.
Sets and props that do not fit in the elevator are not permitted in the studios.
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