NYC Studio Space: What’s Open Now
Looking for studio space? During the pandemic, many studios are open in NYC!
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted artist performances, but there are currently open studio spaces in New York City. If you need to rehearse, gather with safe distancing, or even film content for a virtual event, check out Pentacle’s list of open NYC studio spaces, below.
Most of these NYC studio spaces charge a fee; check the list for current pricing. Some rent by the hour and others by the day, but they all have health guidelines — from mask-wearing to restrictions on participants — so do double-check before arriving. And enjoy being back in the studio!
Check back often for open NYC studio spaces during the pandemic.
Pentacle will update this list regularly so you’re always in the know about studio space!
| Name | Location | Pricing per hour | Do they offer a non-profit rate? | Parameters | Registration link |
| Abrons Art Center | Lower East Side | $10 | No | Max 3 people, masks required, temperature taken at door | https://abronsartscenter.spaces.nexudus.com/en |
| American Tap Dance Foundation | West Village |
1 Student: $20 2 or 3 Students: $30 |
No | Tap shoes allowed | https://www.atdf.org/rentals |
| Arts on Site | East Village |
Rehearsals: $240~$300/Full $120~$150/Half Classes: $360~$420/Full $160~$210/Half |
No | Arts On Site studios are temporarily closed for hourly studio rentals — but are offering half and full day rentals | https://www.artsonsite.org/ |
| Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) | Midtown | $50-$130 | Yes, $30-$75 | (BAC) is available for a wide variety of rentals, including performances, rehearsals, events, film and photo shoots, and more. | https://bacnyc.org/rent?gclid=CjwKCAiAgc-ABhA7EiwAjev-j9qNsqpbpXKkQ0YBwRx0s4SJ_SKPDEz7EoC5JHjT0BCExopyJCnH0RoCyskQAvD_BwE |
| Battery Dance | Tribeca | $22-27 | No | Socially distanced, no shoes that leave marks on the floor | https://batterydance.org/studios/ |
| Cora Dance | Red Hook | $5-35 | No, but very discounted | Individual/one-on-one studio rental and other rentals for low-risk use | https://coradance.org/space-rental-1 |
| Green Space | Long Island City | $15-20 | No |
2-hour minimum Proof of Vaccination required and Mask must be worn |
https://www.greenspacestudio.org/space |
| Dance Wave | Brooklyn |
Studio A/B:$18-25 Full Studio: $23~25 |
No |
Require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and valid identification upon entering Temperature taken at door, health screening upon arrival |
https://dancewave.org/studio-rentals/ |
| Flamenco Vivo | Midtown East | $22-37 | No | Require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and valid identification upon entering Tap shoes allowed. |
https://flamenco-vivo.org/studio-rentals/ |
| Lucid Body House | Midtown East | $50 | Yes, $45 | Maximum of 15 people in the studio. | https://lucidbody.com/dance-studio-rental-nyc/ |
| Open Jar Studios | Midtown | $24-188 | No | Individuals 3 and over are required to have a face and mouth covering. Limited room capacity and thermal scan at entrance. | https://www.openjarstudios.com/rentalrequest |
| Peridance | Lower East Side | $30-130 | Yes, $20 |
Require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, valid identification and mask must be worn Socially distanced |
https://www.peridance.com/studio-rentals.cfm |
| PMT House of Dance | Flatiron | $16-40 | No | Require proof of COVID-19 vaccination and valid identification. Pre-screening, face masks, social distanced | https://www.pmthouseofdance.com/rentals |
| Ripley Grier Studios | Midtown and Upper West Side | $35-108 | No | Masks required in public spaces | |
| Studio 353 | Midtown | $17-33 | No | Mask required, social distancing. Tap shoes allowed | http://www.studios353.com/the-studios/4555300805 |
Pentacle remains dedicated to continuing to provide a high level of support to artists during these extraordinary circumstances. Alongside many other key and respected organizations in the field, we have begun accumulating and curating resources for artists and organizations experiencing income loss and other troubles as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Find help at Financial Urgent Care.
NEXTSTEPS | 11.30.20(Updated 09.01.21)
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