Rent Space

Known as our Community and Creative Hub, Dance Exchange’s large, accessible, light-filled studios are perfect for dance, movement and fitness classes, as well as for other performing arts classes and rehearsals. They can also be used for community meetings, team building, parties, and photo/video shoots. The building has a parking lot with 15 spaces, outdoor space, and a kitchenette that are available to renters, and the building is monitored by security cameras. We are Metro-accessible, located two blocks from the Takoma Metro Station (Red Line).

To explore renting space in Dance Exchange’s Community and Creative Hub, please complete the rental inquiry form below. If it seems our studios will be a fit for your rental needs, a member of our team will be in touch with additional information and next steps.

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To keep our intergenerational community safe, masks and social distancing are encouraged. Read more about our COVID-19 policy below.

Dance Exchange COVID-19 Policy

General Information

Availability: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM, 7 days a week

Discounts: Weekday rentals ending before 5:00pm receive a 20% discount.

Location: 7117 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, Maryland (a short distance from the Takoma Metro stop on the Red Line).

Directions from Metro: Exit the Metro and travel straight up Carroll Avenue. Continue for one block to Maple Avenue. Turn left on Maple Avenue and arrive at 7117 on your right. The main entrance and parking lot is at the back of the building.

Studio Capacity and Features: Capacity is determined by activity type. Studio capacity for dynamic and moving activities (ex. a dance class, a rehearsal) is lower than studio capacity for stationary activities (ex. a meditation class or community meeting). Studios 1 and 3 have mirrors. All three studios have a wall-mounted barre. Studios 1 and 2 can be combined to form one large rental space.

Rehearsal Rate Discount: To support local movement artists, we provide discounted rates for rehearsals. We consider a rental a rehearsal if the organizer does not collect any funds (class fees or membership fees) in exchange for the activities occurring in the studio.

Event Booking Policy: We are implementing a new policy for booking large one-time events that are multi-day and/or multi-studio. This policy applies to masterclasses, camps, showcases, etc. The policy is as follows.

10% is due at the time of booking and is refundable up to 30 days before your event. After that 30-day window if you cancel/no-show to your event your deposit is non-refundable.

The balance will be due 14 days before your event.

If payment is not received, then your event will be canceled. Your deposit will not be returned.

Event booking will be billed via invoice.

Monthly Invoices for Weekly DX Renters: Starting January 2024 if you/your company hold one or more weekly classes your billing will be moved to monthly invoices. Invoices will be sent out on the 15th of each month for the following month. Invoices will be due by the 5th of each month. If you are interested in moving to monthly invoices starting in September, you will receive 5% off your rentals for three months.

Learn more about accessibility and belonging in our studios.

Performance Lab
(Studio 1)

Maximum occupants: 45 active / 141 seated

Click here for up-to-date policies and capacity guidance related to COVID-19.

Dimensions: 45 x 47 feet

Rate: $60/hour; $36/hour for rehearsals

Special features: The Performance Lab has mirrors along one wall and also converts into a blackbox performance space. The studio also has 10 aerial rig points.