Studios for Rent at Ballet Co.Laboratory

Come create at Ballet Co.Laboratory. Our artistic home is available for hourly rentals to independent artists and arts organizations. Book a single day to work on your artistry, secure a month to rehearse a show, or facilitate your weekly programming here – the choice is yours! We look forward to collaborating with you on your space needs.

Public Transportation
The studio is accessible via the Greenline into downtown Saint Paul and the 71A or 71B bus.

Free Parking
Free parking is available in front of the studio.

Facility
We have five studios at Ballet Co.Laboratory with sprung floors, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and barres, plus
four gender-neutral restrooms, changing rooms, and comfortable lobby space with Wi-fi access and ample seating. The entire facility is HVAC heated and cooled.

Studio 1: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 2: 25′ x 50′ – 15-person capacity – $20/hour
Studio 3: 25′ x 30′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour
Studio 4: 42′ x 50′ – 30-person capacity – Rental available via special request
Studio 5: 25′ x 28′ – 8-person capacity – $15/hour

Hours
Morning, daytime, and evening hours are available.

Rent TU Dance Center Studios

TU Dance Center is available for rental when not in use by TU Dance’s programming. TU Dance Center features a reception area and front desk for check-in or event use. Access to adjacent dressing room and green room with kitchenette are available upon request.

Studio 1: 60 x 34
Studio 2: 46 x 21

Both studios feature:
Sprung dance floor with Marley-type surface by Harlequin
Wall of mirrors
Portable ballet barre units 10′ in length
Room-level sound system with CD and mini-jack inputs
50″ LCD TV cart for presentation and videoconferencing
Large windows providing ample natural light

Studio 1 only: A curtain that can be drawn on entire mirror; wall-mounted ballet barres of 27′ and 33′.

Rental fees:
Individual artists: $18/hour
Nonprofit organizations: $22/hour for rehearsals
Other rental inquiries (for-profit, classes, workshops, auditions, life events, photo sessions, filming, etc.), please contact us.

The Arena – Space for Rent

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs!

Our space offers:
1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung, Marley dance flooring.
Wall-length mirrors with curtains.
Changing room.
Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18.

Hourly rates range from $17-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings.

High availability Monday-Friday during daytime hours and on Saturdays and Sundays.

To request space, please email Mathew at arenadances@gmail.com.

Rent Space at Communal Studio

Communal Studio is a collective space for rent for the community to take and offer classes/workshops/events at The Shops at the West End in St. Louis Park, MN.

The space is 1200 square feet including a spacious entryway with coat hooks and shoe storage, a 629 square foot studio with dimming lights, ceiling fans, mirrors on 2 walls, barres on 3 walls, a sound system with aux jack, and a back area with a bathroom, storage room, 2 sinks, and a mini kitchen.

What would you like to take?
What would you like to offer?

We offer free covered parking in a safe neighborhood. No percentage is taken from your class/workshop profits. Come join our community!

Rent the Young Dance Studios

Young Dance has two large studios available for rent in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul. The space is easily accessible by the Green Line light rail, the 16 and 67 Bus Lines, and ample parking in the Fairview Business Center parking lot. It is fully ADA accessible, with ramps to the sprung studio floor and automatic door openers. 

Rentals are currently available:
Monday–Tuesday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Wednesday–Friday, 8:00am–8:00pm
Saturday, 3:00–9:00pm
Sunday, 8:00am–5:00pm

The studios are newly equipped with sprung Harlequin Marley flooring, a Bluetooth speaker system, and wifi. A projector with AV adapters is available by request. Studio 2 has ballet barres and a mirror. The studio has a clear COVID safety plan, including regular disinfecting of all floors and surfaces and a new HVAC system that refreshes the air 7-8 times per hour.

Studio 1: Measures 41′ x 38′ and rents at $25/hour
Studio 2: Measures 38′ x 38′ and rents at $20/hour

To book the space, email jules@youngdance.org or call 612-423-3064. Payment, signed agreement, and liability waiver are required with rental confirmation.

Studios for Rent at Hopkins Dance Company

A photo of Studio 3 - a dance studio at Hopkins Dance Co.

Three beautiful studios available for hourly, short or long-term rental in Hopkins. Perfect for dance/exercise classes, photo shoots, filming, rehearsals, and more!

Studio 1: 17′ x 42′
Studio 2: 16′ x 28′
Studio 3: 29′ x 60′

Sound system and Wi-Fi available.

Studio Rentals at Collide Theatrical in St. Paul

 Need space to rehearse, choreograph, teach, or hold an event? Collide Theatrical has two studios available for rental in our beautiful St. Paul location. Evening and weekend availability!

Studio 1 has 1200 square feet of sprung floor, full wall-length mirrors, Rosco Adagio Marley dance floor, high ceilings, skylights, and 3 chandeliers.

Studio 2 has 450 square feet of sprung wood floor.

Both studios have the following amenities:
Ballet barres for up to 18 students 
Free and accessible parking and access to public transportation line
Gender-specific bathrooms (non-gender specific bathroom available in the adjacent building) 
Free Wi-Fi
Bluetooth room speakers
2 folding tables
Access to up to 30 chairs
Microwave and small refrigerator
HVAC heated and cooled spaces with temperature control 
Hallway drinking fountains

Studio 1 Rental Rates
Nonprofit groups of 1-10: $25/hour
Other rental inquiries (larger groups, for-profit, classes, workshops, auditions, life events, photo sessions, filming, etc.) are subject to our Event Rate, starting at $30/hour. Please contact us for more information.

Studio 2 Rental Rates
Individual artists: $18/hour
Nonprofit groups: $22/hour for rehearsals
Other rental inquiries start at $25/hour.

Street shoes on dance floors are strictly forbidden.
Dance sneakers (not worn outdoors) are allowed in the small studio only.
Please contact us at grace@collidetheatrical.org to schedule a visit.

McKnight Fellowships for Dancers and Choreographers Webinars

McKnight Fellowships for Dancers and Choreographers will hold two online webinars for all interested Minnesota-based applicants.

Today! Wednesday, August 14 at 12:00pm

Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00pm

These sessions, led by Program Director Dana Kassel, will be accessed through Zoom. RSVP to McKnight.Fellowships@ArtSpace.org and you will be sent a link the day before the event to enter the webinar via computer or smartphone. Participants can ask questions via a chat feature or are encouraged to submit a question by email when they RSVP.

This information session will focus on frequently asked questions regarding the application materials – the artistic statement, resume, and work sample. We will be joined by a current McKnight Fellow, who will offer insights from an applicant’s point of view. We’ll allow plenty of time for specific questions.

For information about the guidelines and eligibility, plus a detailed video about the online application process, see below:

Sunna – New Pilates and Yoga Studio with Discounts for Artists

Welcome to Sunna, a wellness studio committed to your radiance through grounding and restoring, energizing and strengthening, group and individual, and mind and body practices. We specialize in Pilates, Yoga, GYROKINESIS®, and Barre class formats, with an emphasis on alignment, healing, integration, and functional movement. We foster a welcoming environment for those based in the neighborhood as well as those traveling longer distances or passing through the Twin Cities.

Featuring a wide array of knowledgeable instructors, including local dance artists Berit Ahlgren, Eva Mohn, Genevieve Waterbury, Kari Schire, Nic Lincoln, Non Edwards, and Samantha Meryhew.

We offer discounts for full-time artists, students, and seniors. Plus all of our weekday noon classes are sliding scale, including Empowered Body (Mindful HIIT), Vinyasa Yoga, Empowered Dance, gaga/people, and Pilates Jumpboard Reformer. Please visit our website to find out more!

The Arena – Space for Rent

Located in the heart of the Lyn-Lake community, The Arena is available for your rehearsal, class, and event needs!

Our space offers:
1,305 square feet (30×40) of sprung, Marley dance flooring.
Wall-length mirrors with curtains.
Changing room.
Access to multiple bus lines, including the 21, 4, 23, 612, and 18.

Hourly rates range from $17-$25, with discounts/special offerings available to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2+ communities. Inquire for savings.

High availability Monday-Friday during daytime hours and on Saturdays and Sundays.

To request space, please email Mathew at arenadances@gmail.com.