The Dance Studios Guide is published with the support of the Ministry of Culture.
Why this guide?
To provide guidance on any project involving the design, construction, upgrading to current standards or renovation of a dance studio;
To ensure the safety and quality of dance practice, whilst taking into account issues of inclusion and accessibility, social and environmental responsibility, and energy efficiency;
To help identify the needs the studio must meet according to its intended uses.
Who is it for?
A resource for venue owners, operators, management teams at educational institutions and cultural organisations, local authorities, teaching and technical staff, artists, programme curators, architects and design consultancies…
How?
A method based on an analysis of usage patterns
Legal and technical information
Feedback and advice
Thematic focus sections on the challenges of energy and environmental transition, accessibility and health
The publication of this guide follows numerous meetings and discussions with dance artists, teachers, technical managers and healthcare professionals, who have highlighted the need for a framework for reflection and recommendations for dance studios. This guide therefore sets out the fundamental elements required to ensure the safety, comfort and quality of all dance activities, whether involving amateur or professional artists of all ages. It covers creative and rehearsal studios as well as teaching studios and even the stage itself. The sections cover the building as a whole, the floor, lighting, thermal and acoustic insulation, ancillary spaces and equipment, with particular attention paid to issues of accessibility, energy and environmental sustainability, and the protection of users’ health.
Whilst not claiming to be exhaustive, this guide sets out the knowledge, practices and regulations current at the time of writing, and we urge readers to remain vigilant regarding any subsequent developments – particularly regulatory changes – that may need to be taken into account.
