Booking
If you are interested in booking space at CPR – Center for Performance Research, please check the booking calendar below for availability, and reach out to spacerentals@cprnyc.org. Include the following information in your email:
Intended use of the space
Which studio(s) you are requesting
Date(s) requested (and alternate dates, if applicable)
The name you would like on the invoice, telephone number, and address
If you are a new rehearsal renter, please complete a Rehearsal Renter Intake Form to initiate the booking process.
We will respond as soon as possible to your request. Please, no phone calls.
Booking Calendar
CPR will begin accepting rehearsal requests for dates in January 2025, and February 2025 on Monday, December 9, 2024. Dates in March 2025 will open on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
To view daily availability (9am-9pm), please view the calendar by “Week”.
Large Studio Schedule: Green
Small Studio Schedule: Purple
Booking FAQ
Is CPR open for rentals?
Yes! Please review our Rentals page for details on various rental types, including capacity and information on Covid-19 health and safety.
If you are a new renter or have not booked rehearsal space at CPR for more than 6 months, please complete a Rehearsal Renter Intake Form, where you can review and sign a rehearsal agreement, confirm your eligibility for CPR’s rehearsal space subsidy programs, book an onboarding meeting, and get us the info we need to get you set up to book space at CPR.
I have an idea for a project, but I’m not sure how to classify it. Should I reach out to CPR?
Absolutely! Please reach out to spacerentals@cprnyc.org with your proposal and any questions.
I emailed CPR and I haven’t heard back yet. Should I call CPR? Should I email again?
CPR’s Space Rental Inbox is operational on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Due to the volume of requests, please allow up to 72 hours for a response. CPR only accepts requests via email and cannot guarantee that your phone call or voicemail will be answered in a timely manner.
Requests are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please do not send multiple emails regarding your request. Multiple emails may push your request to the back of the queue, rather than the order in which your initial request was sent.
What color is the marley floor in the Large Studio?
The marley floor is currently white.
Do your studios have mirrors?
There are no mirrors at CPR.
What are your rental hours?
CPR is available to book between 9AM–9PM, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Can I work at CPR if I have a percussive dance practice?
Yes! Rehearsal renters who work within percussive dance forms may rent the Small Studio (which is a sprung wooden floor without a marley covering) between the hours of 9AM–4PM on weekdays and 11AM-4PM on weekends.
How do I send payment?
CPR accepts payment via Zelle or by check. Payment instructions are always included in your rental confirmation email and your invoice.
What is your cancellation policy?
CPR will grant a full refund for rehearsal rental cancellations made more than 14 days from the rental date. Other rentals such as classes, performances, and film production have varying cancellation timelines which will be detailed in the rental contract. Aside from a government-mandated closure of CPR’s space, cancellation timelines will not be altered if something arises related to Covid-19. You can view CPR’s current Covid-19 policies on our Rentals page.
Tell me more about your Subsidized Rehearsal Space Program?
CPR’s rehearsal rates are subsidized for artists and small dance and performance companies with annual operating budgets under $250k. CPR offers additional subsidies independent artists and companies with operating budgets under $100k who are eligible, including New York-based performing artists with support from the New York State Council on the Arts, and for dance and movement based artists with support from Dance/NYC's Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program made possible by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Dance/NYC Rehearsal Space Subsidy is available until December 31, 2024.
Can I use live or recorded music in my rehearsal?
CPR welcomes sound and music collaborators, and their instruments, with prior notice. CPR is situated within a residential building, and may not be able to accommodate certain percussive instruments or low bass electronic sounds at certain times. We will do everything we can to accommodate your needs.
How do you feel about shoes?
Shoes are not permitted on the marley floor in the Large Studio. Any scuffs or damage are the responsibility of the renter to clean or repair; please reach out immediately to spacerentals@cprnyc.org if any damage occurs. If shoes are required for your work, please reach out to us. If CPR’s calendar and organizational capacity allows, the marley in the Large Studio can be removed for an additional fee (min $750). Tap shoes, high heels, hard-soled shoes, and sneakers are allowed in the Small Studio.