Space Rental
The Joan Weill Center for Dance, on the corner of Ninth Avenue and 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, has multiple rental spaces for events of every size.
The Ailey Studios
The Ailey Citigroup Theater
Events and Receptions
Rates
Application for Use
Ailey School Student Use
The Ailey Studios
12 climate-controlled studios suitable for rehearsals, auditions and studio showings. Each studio is equipped with a piano, sprung floors, mirrors and sound systems. These spaces can be modified to host corporate events such as meetings, product launches and cocktail receptions, as well as private events including weddings and birthday parties.
Studio Sizes; Rental Rates; Rules and Policies
The Ailey Citigroup Theater
The Ailey Citigroup Theater is a flexible state-of-the-art performance space that can seat as many as 275 people; it can be used for dance performances, theater productions, screenings, meetings and more.
Theater Inventory; Rules and Policies
Technical Specifications
Spaces for Events and Receptions
The Ailey Studios are a spectacular venue for corporate meetings and private receptions. Studio spaces can accommodate up to 140 people seated or 250 people standing (special permits apply for events over 140 people). Each studio can be tailored to your event and some offer a wonderful view of the NYC skyline. If you are looking for a unique space to hold your event, look no further.
Studio Sizes; Rental Rates, Rules and Policies
Rates
Commercial / Private Individual Rentals
| Theater Performance | $3,000.00 | Per performance (12pm access) |
| Theater Performance | $2,800.00 | Per performance |
| Theater Tech / Dress Rehearsal | $250.00 | Per hour |
| Post Performance Reception | $250.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Party Event | $250.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Photo Shoot | $250.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Film Shoot | $500.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Studio Showing / Meeting | $75.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Audition | $75.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Rehearsal | $50.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Workshop (both Commercial and 501 (c) 3 | $150.00 | Per studio - per hour |
501(c)3 Rentals
| Theater Performance (Sun-Wed) | $1,700.00 | Per performance (12pm access) |
| Theater Performance (Thurs, Fri & Sat) | $2,000.00 | Per performance (12pm access) |
| Theater Performance (second in same day Sun-Wed) | $1,500.00 | Per performance |
| Theater Performance (second in same day Thurs-Sat) | $1,800.00 | Per performance |
| Theater Tech / Dress Rehearsal | $120.00 | Per hour |
| Ailey Studio Theater Performance (LLC) | $500.00 | Per performance (5 hour block) |
| Ailey Studio Theater Tech Rehearsal (LLC) | $75.00 | Per hour |
| Post Peformance Reception | $120.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Party Event | $120.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Photo Shoot | $120.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Film Shoot | $240.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Studio Showing / Meeting | $60.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Audition | $75.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| Rehearsal | $35.00 | Per studio - per hour |
| NYSCA Rehearsal | $10.00 | Per hour - with restrictions |
Standard Fees
| Stage / Event Labor (4 hour min) | $37.50 | Per hour |
| Studio Manager | $20.00 | Per hour |
| House Manager | $150.00 | Per show |
| Security (4 hour min) | $25.00 | Per hour |
| Cleaning Fee (Theater & Event) | $150.00 | One-time fee |
| Table | $10.00 | Each |
| Chair | $2.00 | Each |
| Floor Covering Fee | $125.00 | Per studio - One-time fee |
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