Venue Hire
Dancehouse has three spaces available for performance and rehearsal hire: Sylvia Staehli Theatre, Upstairs Studio and Gallery.
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Hire for rehearsal and creative development
All three spaces are available to hire for rehearsal and creative development at any time.
Casual bookings are arranged by emailing info@dancehouse.com.au or phoning 03 9347 2860 and can be booked from half an hour to as long as you need, space permitting.
Hire for Performance or Public Event
The Sylvia Staehli Theatre and the Upstairs Studio can be used for a variety of performances or event needs. It is also possible to use the Gallery for visual art exhibitions. However, booking and quotes for such purposes are by application only; please download the Venue Hire Application Form (word document) and forward to info@dancehouse.com.au
Venue hire for performance or public event includes: exclusive use of the space for the period of the hire, use of lighting and sound equipment, limited technical assistance with bump in and Box Office/Front of House management. All events that involve an invited or paid audience, require Front of House management by Dancehouse.
Applications are welcome at any time and the costs of venue hire are determined on receipt of the application. Some restrictions on use apply so please make sure you ask about this when booking. Preference will be given to dance or movement related work, however it is possible to hire the spaces for purposes other than dance.
Hire for teaching classes or instructing workshops
Dancehouse encourages and supports a wide variety of casual and one off classes and workshops. Preference will be given to dance or movement related work but they are not exclusive.
Classes/Workshops are self-entreprenuered activities run by independent practitioners who are skilled in their field. Hire for these purposes is subject to application and classes and workshops are independent from the Dancehouse program.
Download Classes & Workshops Application Form (PDF document)
Venue Information
Bookings are subject to availability and Dancehouse's Artistic Program.
All three spaces have floors that are maintained for dance and may not be suitable for all types of usage, so please check when booking for either rehearsal or performance.
Dancehouse reserves the right to decline hire or to request changes to hire in order to accommodate the Dancehouse Artistic Program.
Dancehouse is committed to providing low cost and high quality rehearsal and creative space for individual artists and small groups. Dancehouse's three dance spaces are all well appointed, comfortable, spacious and clean. They have sprung timber floors, are heated in winter and cooled in summer and have access to toilets, bathrooms and kitchen. We do not have mirrors or bars.
The Downstairs space has ramp access and amenities suitable for hirers and visitors with special needs.
