space rental

TOPAZ ARTS' Artist Services provides affordable rehearsal space rental to the dance community. Our dance studio is 25' x 48' with a marley-laid sprung heated floor; the13-foot-high ceiling is accented with a skylight; equipped with full-length mirrors, audio/video equipment (DVD/VHS and tape/CD/iPod attachment).

Subsidized rental rates start at $10 per hour for dance rehearsals only. First time renters must make an appointment to meet with us for a site visit. Please note: due to the nature of the marley floor, no shoes (no pointe, tap, sneakers) or hard props are allowed. Limited space is available at regular rates for showings, workshops, and special events. Contact us for rates and availability.

To book space or schedule tech support, please call (718) 505-0440 or email us at info@topazarts.org

TOPAZ ARTS provides technical support in audio, video and graphic design for independent artists, dance companies and nonprofit organizations. Subsidized rates start at $20 per hour.
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TOPAZ ARTS' subsidized rates for artist services are made possible by NY State Council on the Arts, a state agency; NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs; and Dance Theater Workshop's Outer/Space Program.

artist residencies

TOPAZ ARTS partners with leading arts organizations in providing artist residencies for choreographers.
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Dance in Queens Summer Residency:
Our annual summer residency takes place at the Queens Museum of Art. Four awardees receive a $500 stipend and the opportunity to rehearse and perform at the museum.
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DTW Outer/Space Creative Residency:
TOPAZ ARTS hosts the Dance Theater Workshop Creative residencies for choreographers. Visit DTW for details.

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TOPAZ ARTS Dance Rehearsal Space 48' x 25'

workshops

Special Free Workshop
Saturday, June 7 at 12pm and
Sunday, June 8 at 2pm

Tarahumara: Dances of the Raramuri Natives of the Sierra Madre in Northern Mexico

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company researches the powerful, ritualistic dances of the Raramuri natives through a series of free workshops open to the public. The workshops will explore the history of a disappearing culture through their dances. With this knowledge, the company will develop a new choreographic work.

Workshop is free and will take place at TOPAZ ARTS. Space is limited. For questions and registration, please call 718-507-2617 or email info@calpullidance.org
or visit www.calpullidance.org