Rent Our Studio Space

P E R F E C T F O R :

Acting, Dance & Theatre
Classes or Rehearsals

Fitness, Yoga, Zumba Classes & Activities

Holding or Rehearsal Area for Film/TV

Studio Details

  • Secure building located in Long Island City

  • Off the 7 & G train for easy access from Manhattan & Brooklyn

  • Approx. 700 sq ft with private bathroom

  • Marley, sprung floors suitable for percussive dancing

  • Keyless building entry for your guests

  • Verizon Fios WiFi & Bluetooth Speakers

  • Small storage available for long-term renters

  • A/C and full wall of windows to allow for airflow

Video Tour of Studio Blackthorn (Fall 2022).

Interested in renting?

Fantastic! All renters must first schedule an IN-PERSON meeting BEFORE receiving keys and being able to rent. There is a one-time $25 administrative fee for new renters. Renters interested in long term or recurring rentals will receive preference.

Rental Policies

We have a first-come, first-serve policy. Please allow us a 48-hour turnaround for requests submitted during business hours. If you are not contacted within 48 hours of your request, please feel free to contact us.

For immediate availability and studio reservation, please contact Erin O’Donnell at 917 719 5194.

Booking Space

  • A $25 set-up fee is required of all new renters.

  • Rental accounts are kept under one main account holder's name (that's you, the Renter!), not a company. Renters are not permitted to share keys or accounts. Renter agrees to be present for all bookings confirmed under Renter’s name.

  • Our building is keyed entry. Renter will be given keys at the time of the orientation meeting.

  • There is a one-week cancellation policy. In the event that the deadline is not met, the renter is responsible for full payment of the time booked (i.e., a rehearsal on Tuesday must be canceled by the previous Tuesday.) Altering, re-booking, or cutting down your time with less than a week’s notice does NOT waive your obligation to pay for your canceled or missed slot (or a portion of a booked slot that’s canceled late.) We will always try to rebook any slot you’ve canceled or changed late to save you the money, but if we are unable to, you must pay for it. NOTE: If you request space less than 1 week in advance, you are still held to this cancellation policy.

  • ODA reserves the right to cancel renter’s individual rehearsals or to terminate rental relationship at its discretion.

  • In the event of a late cancellation (less than 1-week’s notice), we will always try to rebook the space. If your cancelled space is reserved by another renter, you will not be responsible for paying the difference between those rates.

  • All renters are automatically added to our email list. If you choose to unsubscribe from this list, it is your responsibility to check our website and stay abreast of any changes that are made to our rental policies.

While using the space 

  • Your safety and the security of the studios are of the utmost importance to us. This is a shared commercial building - please keep the interior door locked while using the space and be sure to lock up the studio upon exit.

  • No using of space without express confirmation of a booking. Contract signer MUST be present at rehearsals.

  • All renters must leave sufficient time before the end of their rehearsal to wipe down and return the space to a tidy, open set-up. When leaving, turn off all lights, close the windows, turn off any equipment (such as speakers or air purifiers), and lock the studio door. Renter agrees to be the last person to exit the space to ensure it is secured.

  • Please take all garbage with you - there is a building dumpster upon exiting the space to your right.

  • NO glass in the studios.

  • No aerial work of any kind, and please do not touch the mirrors.

  • No more than 10 people in the space without previous consent from ODA.

  • No SHOUTING/SHRIEKING and NO live music or overly loud music for your rehearsal unless previously cleared with ODA.

  • No props or personal materials may be left on the premises after your booked time.

  • The hallway and common areas are NOT to be used for extended waiting, rehearsals, warm-ups, or meetings before or after your rehearsal. This is a shared building.

  • Studios are intended to be used for rehearsals, classes, and shoots only. Sawing, painting, sewing, makeup, or any other activities beyond rehearsal, shoot or class use are not permitted without the express consent of ODA.

  • Live music with amplification is NOT permitted in the space.

  • If something is wrong (i.e., the heat isn’t working or there’s a similar problem), please contact us immediately at 917 719 5194  

  • Stuff happens. If you accidentally break equipment, smash a mirror, put a hole in the wall, or forget to lock up, please be honest with us. Do not keep it to yourselves. Renter will be held accountable for any damages to space or equipment.

  • Don’t forget your keys! This is a commercial building and the studio owner is not on site 24/7 or during rental times. If you lose your key, you must purchase a new one before any future bookings. Renters are responsible for paying for space you booked on day you've forgotten your key.

  • Any personal items left behind will be discarded.

  • As rehearsals may be booked back-to-back, do not enter until your designated time begins and be sure to vacate by its end.

  • No candles, incense, or open flames of any kind. No use of glitter or powder, ever.

  • ODA reserves the right to enter the studio (to retrieve equipment or quietly show the space to new renters) during any rehearsal or class booked. We will knock, wait a few moments, and then enter discreetly.

  • The studio walls are not weight-bearing! Do not hurl yourself into them or kick/punch them.

  • The person who signed the rental agreement MUST be present at all bookings under their name. There is no “sharing” of rental agreements or keys, unless it is cleared by ODA.

  • ODA will not be held accountable for lost or stolen articles, or for personal injury incurred on the premises.

Payment

  • Payment for each rental is due at the time of EACH use or in advance Payments can be made via our website or Venmo.

  • ODA reserves the right to charge the card on file for any booking that is not paid for on or before the date of use.

  • If a long-term outstanding balance occurs, future booking will be denied until the balance is settled.