The Access Dance Studios Program is a financial assistance program designed to help dancers and dance organizations overcome financial barriers and focus on their craft. The program provides discounted rehearsal studio space to eligible dancers and dance organizations. The Access Dance Studios Program is a collaboration between the Greater Hartford Arts Council, the 224 Ecospace and the Hartford Dance Collective.

ELIGIBILITY 

    1. Dancers must be working dancers with a minimum of two years of experience. Dancers must be residents of the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s 34-town service area.  

    2. Dance organizations must be a working organization with a minimum of two years of operation. Dance organizations must be located in one of the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s 34-town service area. Organizations much have 501c3 status. An annual operating budget under $500,000 is required.  

    3. Groups shall not exceed 10 people. 

    4. Space must be used for dance rehearsals only. 

    5. Each dancer or dance organization is limited to 5 hours of discounted rehearsal space per month through this program, between both partner studio.  

    6. Discounted rates apply to studio space rental only. Use or rental of additional amenities is not included in this program. 

    7. Only dancers and dance organizations that are connected to the program partners by the Greater Hartford Arts Council staff will be eligible for the discount 

All applications will be reviewed for eligibility. If you are considered eligible, a member of the GHAC staff will connect you with the participating studios to book your rehearsal space with them directly.

Funding is limited. Participation is also based on availability of discount funds.

BOOKING 

  1. Dancers and dance organizations must complete THIS FORM to apply for the discounted rate.  

  2. Upon review of their eligibility, applicants will be notified and connected with the studios. 

  3. Eligible dancers and dance organizations will book rehearsal time directly with one of the Dance Access partners, The 224 Ecospace and the Hartford Dance Collective, after approval. 

DISCOUNT 

  1. The discounted rate for the Access Dance Studios Program is 50% off the hourly rate. 

  2. Dancers and dance organizations will receive 50% off the hourly rate for a maximum of 5 hours per month. Rehearsal time beyond the 5 hours per month will be at the regular rate charged by the studio. 

  3. Dancers and dance organizations must be approved by the Arts Council before receiving the discounted rate from the studio. To apply for approval from the Arts Council, complete THIS FORM.  

  4. Discounts are for REHEARSAL RENTAL ONLY. Discounted rates do not apply to rentals for performances, events, classes, or any kind of ticketed programming.  

  5. Discounts will be available at a first come, first served basis. 

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS 

Dancers and dance organizations must also abide by the rules and regulations of the dance studio they are renting. Not following the rules and regulations of the dance studios may result in removal and prohibited to reapply for the Access Dance Studios Program. It may also impact the dancers or dance organizations' access to additional resources from the Greater Hartford Arts Council.   

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Questions for the Greater Hartford Arts Council? Contact Chelsea Pollard at CPollard@letsgoarts.org   

 Hartford Creates and the Access Dance Studios Program  

are made possible by funding from the City of Hartford.