301 - 8th Street, 2nd Floor, Studio 200 San Francisco, CA 94103
Contact: Jackie Bendzinski (415) 861-3940 jackie@mjdc.org
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| About
the Margaret Jenkins Dance Lab |
The
Margaret Jenkins Dance Lab (MJDL) is a research and development site for
dance that emphazises artistic process over product. The MJDL supports
the mission and activities of the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company (MJDC),
including the Choreographers in Mentorship Exchange (CHIME), an innovative
mentorship program for professional choreographers of all dance styles.
The MJDC is interested in developing long-term partnerships with dance
companies, independent choreographers and other nonprofit entities to
support their rehearsal, workshop or event needs.
The MJDL is not available for single or short-term rehearsals for new
renters. To join our community of renters, a renter must book a minimum
of 20 hours of rehearsal or 10 hours of workshop to be entered into our
system. Once a renter has established a relationship with us, single or
short-term reservations are feasible.
The MJDC also has an extensive work-exchange program for choreographers
interested in earning free studio time in exchange for services provided.
We currently do not have any work-exchange positions open, but please
email Jackie Bendzinski to be added to our work-exchange wait list.
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Space
Usage
| Permitted
Uses |
Rehearsals,
Auditions, Photo/film/video shoots, Meetings/workshops |
| Disciplines |
Dance |
| Restrictions
On Use |
The MJDL is
available to rent for rehearsals and workshops. The MJDL does not
host or rent to any ongoing classes other than those taught by Margaret
Jenkins herself. Tap shoes and hard soled dance shoes are strictly
prohibited. All dancers must be bare-foot or wear soft jazz style
shoes only. |
Booking
Policies
| Hours
Of Operation |
Monday - Sunday,
6 a.m. to Midnight |
| Cancellation
Policy |
The Margaret
Jenkins Dance Company (MJDC) reserves the right to reschedule any
reservation in the event that the Lab is needed for MJDC programming
or activities. In such an event, the MJDC agrees to give at least
two weeks notice to the renter and to offer a full refund and/or
credit for the cancelled studio time. The MJDC agrees to fully refund
applicable rental fees for any unused studio time that is cancelled
48 hours prior to the reservation. All fees for studio time cancelled
within 48 hours of the reservation are non-refundable, but subject
to full credit if rescheduled immediately upon notice of cancellation
to MJDC. All fees for unused studio time cancelled without notice
are non-refundable and not available for credit. |
| Booking Requirements |
Deposit, On
site meeting |
| Payment Types |
Cash, Check,
Payment plan |
Features
| Space
Dimensions |
40
ft x 80 ft (3200 sqft) with 15 ft ceiling |
| Space Features |
Heated, Ceiling
fans, Mirrors, Sound-proof |
| Flooring |
Sprung wood |
| Stage Configuration |
None
specified |
| Stage Dimensions |
None
specified |
| Seating Capacity |
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Seating Arrangement |
None
specified |
Equipment
| Lighting |
Fluorescent,
Natural lighting/windows |
| Furniture |
None
specified |
| Artist Amenities |
None
specified |
| Instruments
And Accessories |
Rehearsal piano |
| Audio And Visual
Equipment |
Sound system,
TV/monitor, MP3/auxiliary input, Portable CD player, DVD player,
VCR |
Non-Profit
Rates
| Use |
Hourly |
Daily |
| Rehearsals |
$25 |
$300 |
| Auditions |
$50 |
$500 |
| Photo/Film/Video
Shoots |
$75 |
$750 |
| Meetings/Workshops |
$50 |
$500 |
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Frequently
Asked Questions
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| Where
is the Margaret Jenkins Dance Lab (MJDL)? |
| The MJDL
is located at the corner of Folsom and 8th Streets in the South of Market
(SOMA) district in San Francisco. The entrance to the building is on 8th
Street. |
| How
do I get into the MJDL? |
| Unless
you have a key you will need to call the MJDL and be “buzzed”
into the building by the choreographer or rehearsal director. The directions
to call the MJDL, or any other tenant in the building, are located in a
wall box at 301 Eighth Street. Once you have been identified and buzzed
into the building please take the elevator to the second floor. The studio
is the first door to the left—suite 200. |
| How
can I contact a renter at the MJDL? |
| Please
note the phone number listed on this website is for the administrative office
of the Margaret Jenkins Dance Company, which is located at 149 9th St. The
best way to contact someone at the MJDL is to have his or her cell phone
number. |
| What
Public Transportation or Parking is nearby? |
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
BART Civic Center Station
MUNI Civic Center Station
(At the intersection of 8th and Market Streets)
Accessible by Muni Bus Lines 12, 14, 14L, 19, 26, 47
www.sfmuni.com
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PARKING:
Street parking is limited and is available during the day for 2 hours,
unless you have a “residential parking permit” for the area,
and after 6:00 pm street parking is free and unlimited.
The City Park lot at 1054 Mission between 6th and 7th (next to Court
of Appeals) is $7 a day.
The "City-Parking" Garage is beneath Civic Center Park. It
has entrances on Grove and McAllister and space is available by the
hour.
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