Looking for a rehearsal space or a dance studio?

The sunny Espace Blanc studio, ideally located in the heart of downtown Montreal, is available for rental Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Nestled in a dynamic environment, our studio offers a bright and spacious space for your rehearsals.

Reservations must be for a minimum of three (3) consecutive hours.

For extended rental requests, please contact the box office.
Our team is available to help you plan your time in our studio to maximize your experience.


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Plan

Cost

$40 / hour + tax
RQD Members $30 / hour + tax
A 25% discount is offered to active members of the Regroupement québécois de la danse (RQD). Proof of membership will be required upon arrival at the Wilder Building

L’Espace Blanc located on the 4th floor of the Wilder Building.
  • Surface area: 134 m²
  • Capacity: 50 people maximum (all persons combined)
  • Access to the 4th floor by elevator
  • *Please note that this space is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Public transportation nearby: Place-des-Arts Metro or bus #80, #125.
Nearest parking: Îlot Balmoral at 365 Mayor Street.


Stage space

Empty (column to column) : 46’7’’ x 30’11’’ (14,20m x 9,42m) ;
Empty with black curtains, German masking : 46’ x 30’ (14,02m x 9,14m) ;
Height : 13’8’’ (4,16m) ;
Height of the German masking : 12’10’’-1/4 (3,91 m)
Height under work light : 11’10’’ (3,61 m) ;

Services and equipment

  • Wireless internet connection ;
  • Varnished pale sprung wood dance floor ;
  • The lighting for the rehearsal studio is neon (work light), dimmable, direct or indirect ;
  • White and glass walls covered with black curtains on perimeter rails. Complete darkness is impossible in this space ;
  • Screen TV LG, 57 inches, entrance VGA, HDMI, DVI ;
  • Dvd player TASCAM DV-D01U4 ;
  • Sound console, analog Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro 6 entrances, stereo, from the wall console. Laptop or cell phone connection by default ;
  • Mobile Outline DVS 10’’ Speaker, suspended and fixed in four corners of studio ;
  • 1 Plastic grey table 8’ ;
  • 2 Plastic grey tables 6’ ;
  • 1 Double ballet bar 20’ (height 3’3’’) ;
  • 50 Cushioned chromium chairs ;
  • Toilets on the same floor ;
  • Mini-fridge ;
  • Kettle ;
  • Microwave ;

*Access to power extensions, audio cables, and microphones is limited. Please request these 72 hours (2 business days) in advance by contacting location@agoradanse.com.
Additional fees may apply if audiovisual personnel is required.

Terms of Use and Rental

Your reservation must take into account the time needed for preparation before the start of your activity and for tidying up the studio afterward. This means you must arrive at the time of your reservation and leave the premises at the time specified at the end of your reservation.

  • Teaching is not permitted;
  • No live performances are permitted;
  • Out of respect for the artists at work, we ask that you do not enter the studios while they are occupied, unless your reservation slot has already begun;
  • The use of amplified instruments or percussion instruments is prohibited;
  • No hazardous, odorous, or messy products, such as paint, fire, candles, smoke, gas, sand, resin, flour, talc, earth, etc., are permitted;
  • All items must be self-supporting. No anchoring to the floor is permitted;
  • All decor or planting must be removed at the end of your rental;
  • Out of respect for other renters, please put tables and chairs back in place before leaving;
  • During winter and intermediary seasons, shoes, boots, or other types of footwear are prohibited on the wooden floor;
  • If your shoes leave marks on the floor, we ask that you refrain from using them. A $50 fee will be charged for non-compliance with this rule;
  • The consumption of alcohol or drugs in the studio and common areas is strictly prohibited;
  • Filming in common areas is prohibited;
  • Subletting is prohibited;

Insurance

Agora de la danse cannot, under any circumstances or pretext, assume liability for loss or damage to equipment brought onto the rented premises. Agora recommends that the renter insure the property and equipment brought during their rental.

Cancellation

Studio reservations can be canceled with 72 hours or 2 business days notice. Any cancellation or schedule change is free of charge, and a full refund will be issued.
As the renter, you are responsible for the premises.

Any failure to comply with the studio’s terms of use may result in the immediate cancellation of your current rental as well as future reservations, without any refund. In addition, this may subject you to legal action for damages.

In the event of cancellation outside the stipulated notice period, you will be charged an administrative fee representing 50% of the total amount of the canceled periods.