Dance academies and schools have some of the best studios for rent. Scotiabank Dance Centre is where many event planners go to host workshops, classes, and performances. Four studios are open to the public, ranging from intimate in size (15 people) to large (40 people). Scotiabank Dance Centre also has a black box theater to serve as a performance venue that seats up to 154 guests!
The StudioNorth is another venue with studios open to the public. Located in Burnaby, the venue has two dance studios that hold up to 15 and 35 dancers comfortably. Be aware that The StudioNorth doesnt rent out their space for classes or workshops; it's more of a performance and dance shoot venue!
A dance class or video shoot isn't the only reason to rent a dance studio, however. These spaces are attractive for all kinds of special events thanks to their versatile design and open floor plan. Business events, wedding receptions, social mixers, and pop-up shops can all be set up inside of a dance studio. The flexible booking terms of a dance studio (as short as by the hour for many locations) make them appealing for short-term events.