LEIMAY Studio Access provides artists with time and space to rehearse and develop movement-based work in a professional studio environment.

Studio Access is designed to support artists who are:

• developing new performance work
• exploring movement-based practices
• rehearsing for upcoming productions
• working collaboratively with small ensembles

Studio access is intended for rehearsal purposes only, not workshop showings or performances.

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WHO IS THIS FOR

The program is open to movement-based artists and companies, including:

• choreographers
• dancers
• physical theater artists
• interdisciplinary performance artists working with movement

Artists may be working independently or with collaborators (5 total).

Because space is limited, the program is best suited for artists who can commit to a series of rehearsals during the cycle period. We are not able to support individuals or groups looking for a one-off reservation or a rehearsal room for a few hours at the time.

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REHEARSAL CYCLES

The Studio Access Program operates in two cycles each year.

Spring Cycle

Application window: January

Rehearsal period: March – April

Fall Cycle

Booking window: June

Rehearsal Period: August – October 2026

Artists request rehearsal time during the Booking Window.

Studio time is assigned in the order requests are received, based on availability within the Rehearsal Period.

REHEARSAL ACCESS

Artists may request different levels of rehearsal access depending on their needs.

Typical rehearsal ranges include:

Research Access (8–12 hours)

Short rehearsal sessions for exploratory work.

Development Access (24–30 hours)

Ongoing rehearsal sessions over multiple weeks.

Intensive Access (60–100 hours)

More intensive rehearsal periods for projects approaching production.

No artist may receive more than 100 rehearsal hours per year.

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STUDIO HOURS

Rehearsals are typically scheduled during the following hours:

Monday – Saturday

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sessions are scheduled in blocks of:

• 2 hours
• 3 hours
• 4 hours

Artists usually rehearse in recurring weekly sessions during the cycle period.

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MEMBERSHIP

Artists participating in the Studio Access Program must hold an active LEIMAY Membership.

Membership fee:

$35 per calendar year

Membership supports the maintenance and sustainability of the studio. Once bookings are scheduled, a link to purchase a membership will be sent in order to confirm the bookings.

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HOW TO REQUEST STUDIO ACCESS?

When the booking window opens, artists may submit a Studio Access Request Form.

Artists will be asked to provide:

• a brief description of their project
• preferred rehearsal days and times
• preferred rehearsal block length
• approximate rehearsal needs

Requests are processed first-come, first-served based on availability.

Because demand often exceeds available studio hours, LEIMAY may not be able to accommodate all requests.

 

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