IMPORTANT COVID-RELATED INFORMATLION
Vaccinations strongly encouraged! Masks optional for rehearsals and workshops. There is currently a buffer of 30 minutes empty space between each booking for air purification.

Below you will find information about
Studio rates
How to book the studio
Our space

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—STUDIO RENTAL RATES—

REHEARSAL / PRACTICE / CREATION: 1.5 hour minimum per session
Includes use of sound system. $12/hr

Use of projector or theatrical lighting system only with advance permission & training, for an additional $1/hr surcharge

INFORMAL SHOWINGS:
Includes use of lighting, projector, and off-stage spaces, and simple tech help or consultation from staff: $18/hour
NOTE: For invited guests. If you are charging admission, this is NOT an informal showing. Please see our performance rates HERE.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
8 participants or more: $16/hr.
Fewer than 8: $14/hr.
New Rates starting July 2023: $17/hr. / $15/hr
Please include arrival and departure time in your requested bookings.
If booked more than 6 weeks out, we ask for a 25% deposit at the time of booking.
Full refund or credit if canceled up to 3 weeks out. Partial refund of deposit if canceled 1-3 weeks prior to first class. No refund if canceled less than 1 week out.

NOTE:
STAND-ALONE WORKSHOP BOOKINGS, YES.
ONGOING CLASSES, NO.
LIMITED SESSIONS (for example a 6-8 week weekly workshop) MAY BE POSSIBLE but not more than three months out.

OTHER EVENTS/PARTIES
$50/hr. in the space from load-in to load-out
+ $50 cleaning and facility manager fee

PERFORMANCE
(Click HERE for more information on performance rentals including tech specs.)

—HOW TO BOOK—

FIRST TIME USERS:
One week advance is requested, plus payment in advance after booking is confirmed.
OTHERS:
48 hours in advance please.

READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY.

PLEASE HAVE A SPECIFIC REQUEST BEFORE CONTACTING US.

1 – CHECK AVAILABILITY:
Go to pwnw.skedda.com — This is for information purposes only. You will email us to make the actual booking.

—When using Month, List or Grid view, the times listed are the times already booked..
—Using the Day view (see image below), the lined light gray areas denote hours that are available, in this case 8:30 to 11:30. The white box with a gray edge on left is already booked: 12-3pm. Please note: there is a built in buffer time of 30 minutes between bookings.

2 – PLEASE INCLUDE ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMES as part of your  request, as the outside door enters directly into studio….no waiting room, or lobby.

3 –TO BOOK STUDIO TIME, EMAIL us at studio@pwnw-pdx.org.
Be as specific as possible with your request, e.g. “I would like to rent Thursday Oct 21, 6-8pm.

4 – IF YOU ARE A “TRUSTED USER” you can book your time directly at  pwnw.skedda.com at any time. More info on trusted user status below.

TRUSTED USER STATUS:
For artists who rent fairly consistently, using the studio for creation, rehearsal, or practice (not teaching). Do your own booking online, and receive discounts.
Contact us HERE for information about becoming a trusted user

—THE PWNW SPACE—

Uses: movement, contemporary dance, theater rehearsals, meetings, workshops, short-term class series (e.g. a 6-week series). Certain types of music rehearsals also work here. Not suitable for percussive dance styles: clogging, tap, flamenco, etc, as these mark and/or damage the floor.
NOTE: priority is given to uses that align with our non-profit arts mission.

Dimensions: approx. 30′ x 40′ with risers at one end.
Available rehearsal area 900-1000 SF
Typical performing area approx. 30′ wide x 25′ deep. Normally seats up to 49 for performance.
Ceiling is 12′ center, arcing down to 8′ either side.

Floor: variegated gray marley-type dance floor over wood. Quite springy. There are mirrors but they don’t go down to the floor. No tap-dancing or other percussive dancing shoes. Avoid shoes that leave scuff marks.

Sound system: 12 channel Mackie mixer and two powered QSC K8 sepakers. Input for laptop, phone or mp3 player. One Shure mic & mic stand. D/DVD player upon request. No piano.

Studio Information and Rules: Click HERE
For information on performance rentals, click HERE

CONTACT:

EMAIL (preferred): studio@pwnw-pdx.org.
TRUSTED USERS (you know who you are): Book directly at pwnw.skedda.com
TEL: 503.777.1907