What we are exactly...
=> As of 9/1/2006 we are no longer offering our services as a 'Rental Hall' for Party Rentals. <=
The AirDance ArtSpace is located on an acre of rural property in Albuquerque's culturally rich South Valley. The building originally was a church (circa 1930). Renovations began in November of 2000.
Our new Theater/Performance Space is designed for aerial dance and the hanging of aerial apparatus. Exclusive home to AirDance New Mexico, this unique space features a 1000 lb. point load on 3 "aerial" beams 20 feet above the floor.
Three new rooftop HVAC units provide year round comfort with central air and heat throughout our entire facility. Lighted parking and outdoor picnic/smoking areas provided. Additional parking is availbale to the North and South of our We are primarily designed to offer you space for your events, workshops, and conferences. Rental is available for weekly classes, but with a three hour minimum block determined by your needs and number of class sessions.
We have been the site for memorable weddings, receptions, and private gatherings as well as for large concerts. We can seat up to two hundred in the Main Theater space. We are the perfect 'do it yourself spot' for performance events. We are available for events open to the public for which you charge your own admission/ticketing/press releases. We have space for merchandise sales as well.
Our rental prices vary and are dependent on each event. Rates are all inclusive and will include a required damage deposit. Call 505-877-5001 to arrange a meeting on the premises for your price quote after discussing your needs. A small deposit is required to hold your date in advance. We will list your event with website links on this website for free.
For performances: Our 2400 sq. ft. theater is an 'open black box' style with newly circuited electric power, central ac/heat, and basic stage 'pot lights' with a 300 watt sound system . Currently we have no 'raised stage' area. Seating for 150 in folding chairs to be arranged as you prefer. For SRO or dance events, we have room for up to 300 in the Main Theater. Call for details.

The Theater/Performance Space (photo ©2004 by Anthony Richardson)
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Our Facilities
Our THEATER/PERFORMANCE SPACE is one of Albuquerque's only true Black Box Theaters, allowing for a wide variety of performance staging. With 2400 sq. feet of open space it features: 22 foot high ceiling, excellent acoustics, oak flooring, separately-circuited electrical outlets at floor level and ceiling height, and seating for up to 200 with portable chairs. A 300 watt sound system with simple portable stage lighting is currently available for your use. As we grow, we intend to add a more extensive sound and light system.
Tables/amenities are available for conferences and workshops in the theater space as well.
A new GREEN ROOM with fully lit dressing table and full bath are available to artists, performers, presenters, and teachers.
In addition to the main theater our Facilities include:
A 700 sq. ft. DANCE STUDIO,18 feet wide with oak flooring, sound system, and two pianos. (Studio is not equipped with mirrors or ballet barres.)
A 500 sq. ft. MOVEMENT THERAPY STUDIO,offering an initmate space for workouts or one on one work.A FULL KITCHEN with separate entrance.
All facilities are Fully ADA Accessible.

A skybox view of The Theater
©2004 Anthony Richardson
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