Our studio spaces are available for artists looking for space to research, create, rehearse and develop their work.
As part of our wider commitment to supporting artists, we offer access to professional studio spaces across our Birmingham and Nottingham sites. Whether you’re starting a new project, refining existing work or preparing for performance, our spaces provide a welcoming environment to explore ideas and make work happen.
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Our artist hire rates
NOTE: All hires and rates are subject to an agreement based on specific hire requirements.
A staffing fee of £15 +VAT per hour may be added for front of house personnel if the hire is outside normal hours of cover or extra staff is needed due to the nature of the hire. This will vary between our Birmingham & Nottingham sites.
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Funded Dance Sector rate. Dance and movement-related, non-commercial activity only
Single Studio = £17.00 + VAT per hour
A discounted rate for dance organisations, companies, groups, artists, and practitioners in receipt of organisational or project funding – including dance NPOs.
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Unfunded Dance Sector, Community and Student rate. Dance and movement-related, non-commercial activity only
Single Studio = £10.00 + VAT per hour
A discounted rate for dance organisations, companies, groups, artists, practitioners, and students not in receipt of organisational or project funding.
Terms and Conditions
Please read our Terms and Conditions in full before hiring or attending our studios.
Studio users must not wear outdoor shoes, stiletto shoes or black-soled trainers in order to prevent damage to the studio floor. Professional dance heels are permitted, if unsure please contact a member of staff.
Our studios are not available for hire on Saturdays.
Our studios are available for hire on Sundays.
About our Birmingham studios
There are three spaces available here. Please see below for specifications on all studios, what’s available and accessibility.
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- 12m x 12m
- Studios 1 and 2 have a divide that can be removed to form a double studio that is 12m x 24m
- For dance activity, the capacity is 30 people in a single studio and 60 people in the double studio
- Fully sprung floors with non-slip harlequin dance flooring
- Full-length mirrors
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- Air conditioning
- Sound equipment including CD player and MP3 options
- Male, Female and Non-Gendered changing facilities including showers and toilets.
- Male and Female with accessible changing.
- WiFi
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We’re committed to providing an accessible environment.
- There is a lift to Level 5 within the building, accessed via the Thorp Street entrance.
- There is an adapted shower and toilet in the changing room
- If you have any further access requirements please inform staff when booking.
- For more photos of entrances, corridors and flooring please see here.
About our Nottingham studios
There are three spaces available in our Nottingham studios. Please see below for specifications on each studios, the available facilities and accessibility.
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- 13.4m x 9.6m approx
- Studio 1 has a capacity of 26
Sprung floor with black lino - Lighting grid with basic lanterns & control desk
- Plenty of natural light due to dual aspect windows with black curtain tracking enabling full blackout
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- 17.8m x 11.3m approx
- Studio 2 has a capacity of 36
- Wooden sprung floor
- Natural light from 4-5 windows on 3 sides
- Blackout blinds on windows
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- 11.3m x 11.3m approx
- Studio 3 has a capacity of 17
- Sprung floor with grey lino
- Barres and mirrors
- Blackout blinds on 2 windows and skylights
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- Air cooling & heating
- Audio rack and speakers
- 13A sockets
- Data points
- 32A and 63A power supply
WiFi - All studios are fitted with a hearing induction loop
- One changing room used by arrangement
- Access to a wellbeing quiet space
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- An open dining space for breakout meals and drinks
- Self-serve tea (various) and coffee
- Chilled water and glasses
- Flip chart and pens
- Fold-up chairs and tables are available for studio use, subject to availability.
- Video projector (subject to an additional fee)
- Electric piano (subject to an additional fee)
- Free guest Wi-Fi
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We’re committed to providing an accessible environment.
- There is a lift to Space within the building.
- There is an adapted shower and toilet in the changing room and a further adapted toilet with baby changing facilities in the foyer.
- All studios are fitted with hearing induction loops.
If you have any further access requirements please inform staff when booking. For more photos of entrances, corridors and flooring please see here.
Artist Studio Space
Our artist studio space programme supports Midlands-based dance practitioners/artists by providing free studio space and space available for hire at a subsidised rate across both sites in Birmingham and Nottingham.