Dance Building

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Performance & Rehearsal Spaces

Dance Performance Studio Theatre (1040 DANCE / Studio 1)

  • Largest studio (64′ x 68′)
  • 126 built-in seat theatre (40 additional interlocking seats available upon request)
  • Houses all BFA Theses, MFA Theses, and other Department of Dance Productions
  • A/V Interface designed to play audio via Bluetooth or Aux cable. ***Advance request needed to play CDs.
  • Large projector mounted to balcony plays video or computer content from “teaching station” via HDMI (w/ appropriate adapter). *** Advance request needed to play Bluray/DVD.
  • Equipped with cyclorama screen and blackout curtains that pull across back wall.
  • Professional lighting instruments installed on a fixed grid with limited standard lighting looks available via the Paradigm wall unit
  • Lighting booth over performance space ***Available upon special request for performances and can only be used by trained individuals
  • Mirrors and Sprung Marley Dance Floor
  • Blackout shades
  • Baby Grand Piano

"The Berg" (1020 DANCE / Studio 2)

  • 48′ x 48′ studio
  • A/V Interface designed to play audio via Bluetooth, Aux cable, or CDs.
  • Wall-Mounted 75″ monitor for showing video or computer content via HDMI (with appropriate adaptor) or Bluray/DVD.
  • 38′ Wide retractable green screen on one wall ***Available for individuals enrolled or who have taken a dance and technology or dance film class
  • Specialized for dance and technology video shoots
  • Professional lighting instruments installed on a fixed grid with limited standard lighting looks available via the Paradigm wall unit
  • ETC Element Lighting board on a rolling cart ***Available upon special request for classes, video shoots, or performances; only for use by trained individuals
  • Portable Marley Dance Floor in White, Black, and Chroma Green
  • Rolling booms ***Available upon special request for classes, video shoots, or performances; only for use by trained individuals
  • Mirrors, Sprung Marley Dance Floor, and Ballet Barres
  • Blackout shades
  • Baby Grand Piano
  • Book separately as backstage for Dance Performance Studio Theatre

Judy Dow Rumelhart Ballet Studio (1180 DANCE / Studio 3)

  • 24′ x 60′ studio
  • Two A/V Interfaces designed to play audio via Bluetooth, Aux cable, or CDs.
  • Two Wall-Mounted 75″ monitors for showing video or computer content via HDMI or Bluray/DVD.
  • Mirrors, Sprung Marley Dance Floor, and Ballet Barres
  • Baby Grand Piano
  • Skyfold Partition that can separate the room into two usable rehearsal spaces (must undergo training to learn how to properly use skyfold partition and change A/V tower so media can be used separately in each space)

Perry K. Granoff Studio (1060 DANCE / Studio 4)

  • 46′ x 47′ studio
  • A/V Interface designed to play audio via Bluetooth, Aux cable, or CDs.
  • Wall-Mounted 75″ monitor for showing video or computer content via HDMI (with appropriate adaptor) or Bluray/DVD.
  • Mirrors, Sprung Wooden Floor, and Ballet Barres
  • Baby Grand Piano
  • This is the only studio in which dance shoes for techniques such as tap, hip hop, character, jazz, heels, etc. can be worn.
  • This studio can also be used as a reception space.

Studio/Venue Use

Reservations: Performance and studio spaces in the Dance Building can be reserved through ASIMUT by Department of Dance faculty, staff, and students. Other SMTD/University students interested in booking space should reach out to Administrative Specialist, Katie Gunning at [email protected]. Please see our Dance Building Reservation Policies and Procedures for more details.

  • The Dance Building is unlocked from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you reserve a space in the building outside of these hours, you should email [email protected] and [email protected] to get Mcard access to the building. No street shoes are allowed in any of the studios except during a performance. Dance shoes for techniques like tap, character, heels, hip hop, etc. are only allowed in Studio 4: Room 1060. No food or drinks are allowed in the studios except water.

Piano Keys

Piano keys are required to use pianos in Studios 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the dance building. To check out a piano key, you must go to the reception desk in Moore, located in room 1315A during its posted open hours. (Download a map to the reception desk.)

  • Pianos should not be moved without prior written approval and if approved, need to be returned to their original locations. Nothing can be placed on top of the pianos and piano covers should not be removed.

Restrooms / Personal Room

  • There are Men’s (1124), Women’s (1120), and Gender Inclusive (1122) restrooms located in the dance building and each has a baby changing table inside.
  • A Personal Room is located in Rm. 1134 of the Dance Building and it is equipped with a chair and footrest, Wellness materials, a sun lamp, etc. This room can be used for personal calls/meetings, prayer/rest, breastfeeding, etc.

Lockers

  • Men’s (1151), Women’s (1141), Gender-Inclusive (1145), and Faculty (1241) locker rooms are located in the dance building and are accessed by Mcard only. Lockers in the dance building can be requested by emailing [email protected]. Priority will be given to dance majors and minors. Users must supply their own lock.

First Aid

  • First aid kits are kept in each dance studio and there’s a dedicated first aid cabinet in the student lounge (1170) as well as ice packs in the freezer and an ice machine. Defibrillators are located on either side of the building. If you become seriously injured, you should contact 911 or DPSS.

Room & Equipment Policies

  • Tap shoes, heels, character shoes, etc. are only allowed in Studio 4.
  • Each studio is outfitted with a Swiffer wet jet, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and Kleenex. If messes are left on floors or barres, please use the Swiffer and wipes to clean up after yourself.
  • To use the skyfold partition wall in Studio 3: Room 1180, you must first receive proper training. Contact Katie Gunning at [email protected] for additional information.
  • Window shades can be controlled with the up/down switches located near the AV towers in each studio. For Studio 1, the switch is located on the east wall of the studio next to the small window. Do not pull on window shades or mess with the keys that control them.
  • DO NOT TOUCH the theatrical curtains or cyclorama (large white fabric hanging in studio) in the performance studio.
  • If you will be playing video or music for your event, you must meet with Katie Gunning ([email protected]) beforehand in order to be properly trained on using our equipment. No adaptors are necessary if you are connecting via Bluetooth but you will need to provide the necessary adaptors if you are connecting your computer or other equipment. In Studio 1, you will not have access to a CD/DVD player unless you have one on your laptop or bring one to plug in.
  • Our AV towers can accommodate CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, a USB, or connection to a device. They are also all outfitted with Bluetooth. If you plan to use music or video, please let us know in advance so we can make sure you’re properly trained on using our equipment beforehand. If you are planning on showing video, you will need to provide your own HDMI cable.
  • There are special considerations that need to be addressed for performances in the dance building as we do not have a Technical Director/Stage Manager/Lighting Designer on staff for any non-curricular events or curricular performances not associated with the dance department. Questions about performances should be emailed to [email protected]
  • If you experience a situation where you are in imminent danger and someone is posing a risk to you, there are emergency buttons located in each studio. Once you push the emergency button, the studio doors will lock and you will be immediately connected with DPSS through intercom service.

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