FREE SPACE HIRE FOR PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS
We offer our dance studios free to professional dance artists, choreographers and dance companies for research and development or rehearsals. We have a number of studios, and a studio theatre – The Court Theatre which can be used as a dance studio or small-scale professional theatre. Discover more below.
We love our grade II Heritage building with many of its original features including a beautiful stain glass window and high Victorian ceilings and we get to occupy the whole building just to ourselves, it’s not shared with any other organisation or part of a community centre, making it a very safe and beautiful venue for lots of different activities especially within the arts and culture.
During your visit there will be a Duty Manager on site to help with anything you need. We often close the front door especially during quiet periods for extra safety. There is a telecom entry system for these times. There is CCTV in operation throughout the building.
There are changing facilities throughout, on the lower floor (ideal for groups of children and young people as there is no public entry to this area plus stairs leading directly from the changing rooms to the Purdy Studio), on the first floor and back stage of the Court Theatre. We have two accessible facilities on the ground and first floors (first floor facility is an accessible wet room).
There is use of a small private kitchen on the ground floor for teas, coffees, cold drinks and food. There are no cooking facilities on site. A water fountain is provided on the first floor.
There is a ramp outside the building for wheelchair access and lift to all floors.
If you have any special requirements please do let us know so we can plan the best way to accommodate your needs.
AVAILABLE SPACES FOR HIRE
the Purdy Studio
the Court Theatre
Our Court Theatre is a studio theatre with dual purpose - a professional theatre for small-scale performances with retractable seating allowing the space to be used as a large studio space for practical sessions / activities.
Our theatre is suitable for small scale events, amateur dramatics, dance, music events and conferences.
Our theatre-studio makes a perfect rehearsal space for dance/drama sessions, group practise, training and presentations.
Studio set up
When set up for studio us - it is equipped with professional sprung floor with Harlequin dance floor covering. Piano and audio system with Bluetooth connectivity.
Dimension (studio space) 37” X 26”
Theatre set up
When set up for performance - it is equipped with professional sprung floor with Harlequin dance floor covering. Lighting rig, theatre sound system, technicians light/sound box. Seating for 100 people.
Dimensions (stage/performance space) 18” X 24”
General information
Situated on the First floor, changing facilities including an accessible single use wet room are back stage of theatre. There is a lift for wheelchair users from reception to the first floor. There is a small kitchen available for tea, coffee and cold refreshments. There is a small microwave.
the McCluskey Studio
Our large studio is ideal for dance/practical classes, rehearsals, training sessions and meetings. It has a beautiful original ceiling and features including a mural from 1979 (as seen in picture above).
It is equipped with sprung floor with Harlequin dance floor covering. Fixed ballet bars and mirrors front and back of studio. Piano and audio system with Bluetooth connectivity. Capacity 25/30 for dance practical or movement sessions.
Dimensions, 25” X 39.6”
Situated on the first floor, with toilets and changing facilities opposite and an accessible single use wet room situated on the first floor.
There is a lift for wheelchair users from reception to the first floor and a small kitchen available for tea, coffee and cold refreshments plus the use of a small microwave.
A small studio space, ideal of solo work, small group classes, rehearsals m conferences, training sessions and meetings.
It is equipped with sprung floor with Harlequin dance floor covering. Fixed ballet bars and mirrors along one wall. Audio system with Bluetooth connectivity.
Dimensions, 23” X 25”
Situated on the ground floor, in easy access of reception and an accessible facilities. There is also a small private kitchen near this studio available for tea, coffee and cold refreshments. There is no cooking facilities in this kitchen.
Hire rates McCluskey
Hire rates Court Theatre
Hire rates Purdy studio
Technical specification – Tech Spec
BOOKING YOUR SPACE
To book space or if you have any questions or would like to discuss your booking please contact our Customer Care team on 01793 601700 or email reception@swindondance.org.uk