Studio A
$20.00 60 minutes
Studio A is our large multipurpose studio space, equipped to host rehearsals, classes and small studio showings.
Please refer to the Studio rates at the end of this page for more information.
LOT7 Studios are available to book in hourly, half day (4 hours) or full day (8 hours) segments via our online booking system. If you are looking to hire either or both studios for periods of a week or more, please reach out to us via email at gm@dancemakerscollective.com.au
We host regular classes at the studio on Thursday and Friday mornings, if you wish to hire the studio for full days on either or both of those days, you can also enquire via email.
Please make sure you do not have other types of items in your cart, and that you ‘Check Availability’ before adding items of other types to your cart. You may book several studio sessions in the one cart.
MEMBERS: discount will be applied to individual and group artists rates when your booking is confirmed. See below for discount rates.
Please make sure you read through our terms and conditions which can be found here when booking studio space at LOT7.
Description
Studio A is our large multipurpose studio space, equipped to host rehearsals, classes and small studio showings.
- Large sprung floor, with grey harlequin studio flooring (not suitable for heels, tap or flamenco shoes)
- L-shaped room 14.5m x 7.4m/9.4m + storage space (122sqm) – max capacity 30 people
- Mirrored back wall
- Back wall curtain coverings of black and white via double track.
- Sound system with aux cord (adaptors included) and USB connections via ZEDi-8 hybrid compact mixer.
- LED tv with HDMI connection.
- 4x BEAMZ led par can lights and DMX. (additional hire fee required)
- Short throw and long throw projectors. (additional hire fee required)
- Stools, collapsible chairs for showings.
- Reverse cycle air-conditioning.
Studio rates
Individual artist rate
Hire rates for artists working independently, without any secured financial support (for example government funding, commissions or patronage.) This could include solo research or creative development time, class preparation, solo training or content creation*
Group of artists rate
Hire rates for artists working independently, without any secured financial support (for example government funding, commissions or patronage.) This could include solo research or creative development time, class preparation, solo training or content creation*+
Individual or group of artists with funding, or where activity is generating income to the hirer
Hire rates for one or more artists working in the studio space where there is financial investment in the activity (for example government funding, commissions or patronage) or the person booking the space is charging people to join them. This could include a funded creative development or residency project, a public class where participants are being charged to participate, or for dance auditions.
NB: if using Studio A, this rate applies for a maximum of 20 participants, when classes or auditions exceed 20 participants, hirers rates are an additional $3 per person over 20 people, capped at 30 participants (e.g. 30 people = $44 per hour + $30 [10 extra people x $3 each])*
Commercial or private activity
Hire rates for hirers using the studios for non-arts activity, such as for photography shoots, seminars, screenings, private gatherings, auditions where there are greater than 30 registrations, writers talks, book launches etc.*
* rates of hire are for use of the studio space and sound equipment only, LED lights can be hired at an additional rate of $4 per hour and projectors for a flat rate of $50 per booking
Discount rates
For DMC Members the following rates will be applied when your booking is confirmed:
| Hours | Individual artist rate (unfunded) 25% discount |
Group of artists (unfunded) 25% discount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15 | $27 |
| 2 | $30 | $54 |
| 3 | $45 | $81 |
| 4 (half day) | $57 | $99 |
| 5 | $75 | $135 |
| 6 | $90 | $162 |
| 7 | $105 | $189 |
| 8 (full day) | $99 | $186 |
Terms and conditions
Access to LOT7
- All hirers are to read through the Induction and Studio use document.
- If it is your first hire, a Dance Makers Collective representative will call you/meet you to induct you into the space.
Payment
- The Hirer agrees to pay for the space prior to the commencement of use.
- Payment will be made at the time of booking using the online shop system or alternatively, payment can be made directly to Dance Makers Collective upon receiving a hire invoice.
Cancellation
- If the Hirer wishes to cancel their confirmed hire of the space, 2 days’ notice is required.
- Cancellation with less than 2 days’ notice will incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the total hire cost.
- Cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a cancellation fee of 100% of the total hire cost.
Hirer Requirements
- Hirers must abide by DMC’s Code of Conduct and any other relevant policies, such as our COVID Safety Policy
- Hirers must maintain and supply evidence of all necessary insurances including public liability and, where working with and/or employing others, volunteer’s insurance, and workers compensation where necessary.
- Hirers are to strictly adhere to the booking times (inclusive of entering and exiting the premises)
- Hirers ensure that they are the lead person managing the hire activity and that they are in attendance to the activity for which the space is hired, unless otherwise specified at the time of booking.
- Hirers must not under any circumstances sub-lease the space to a third party.
- Hirers are to use the space for the activity they have booked for and not use for any other purpose.
- Hirers are to make known to Dance Makers Collective, any damages to property and/or equipment
- LOT7 is a no smoking space.
- Hirers are to return the space to its condition found at the commencement of hire. This includes tidying the space, returning furniture/props/devices/equipment to original positions, cleaning kitchenette, dishes and surfaces and removing large rubbish items.
- Hirers are responsible for securing the venue. This includes setting the alarm system, locking the cage door and the glass front door, and securing keys in the lockbox.
- The Hirer agrees not to mark or attach in any way, to walls, doors, floors, furniture, or fittings in or around the space.
- Hirers must not alter sound systems, lighting, or other electrical fittings.
- Hirers are to switch off all lights, air-conditioners, and power points upon leaving the venue.
Termination of Hire
- A Hirers failure to comply with the terms and conditions above will result in immediate expulsion and cancellation of hire without refund.
- In cases of damage to the premises and/or equipment, the Hirer will be required to pay any fines, damages, penalties, or charges incurred.
- Dance Makers Collective reserves the right to ban a Hirer from future access to LOT7 in serious cases of misconduct.