About the Annenberg Dance Studio:
The Annenberg Dance Studio is located on the street level of the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and is accessible only through the outdoor entrance. Primary usage is offered to Independent student dance clubs. First-time reservations must request PennCard access in advance from platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu. For those who have already acquired PennCard access, walk-ins are welcome during unreserved times.
All rehearsal room users are expected to follow these guidelines:
- Always carry your PennCard with you;
- Only bottled water permitted in rehearsal rooms;
- Refrain from using rosin and do not wear outside shoes, tap shoes, toe shoes, and shoes with heels on the dance floor;
- Clean up after yourself;
- Do not move furniture and equipment into or out of rooms;
- Return the room to its “basic setup”;
- Please turn off the smart TV, sound system, and lights when not in use;
- NEVER prop open the rehearsal room door, and securely close the door upon exiting;
- Report needed repairs and housekeeping to platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu.
Public events (such as a master class or performance) and non-Penn affiliated usage requires explicit permission. To make a special rental arrangement of this kind, email platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu. If Penn-affiliated groups are found to be using their rehearsal reservation for public events without a special rental arrangement in place, a fee of $500 will be charged, and future rehearsal space privileges will be revoked.
Contact the Penn Live Arts Associate Director of Production & Facilities to inquire about other rehearsal spaces in the Annenberg Center, including Rooms 209, 221, and 511.

Know Before You Go
The Annenberg Dance Studio is located on the street level of the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, down a short flight of steps from the Annenberg Plaza. The ADA accessible pathway requires entering from Walnut Street.
- Metered Street Parking and Loading Zones
- Single user restrooms nearby in Annenberg Lobby
- Late night hours
- Water fountain nearby in Annenberg Lobby
- Reservation required for first visit
- Low ambient noise levels
- Steps from Locust Walk
- Ground level entrance from Walnut St.
- No automatic door
Annenberg Dance Studio
- Capacity: 30
- Bluetooth/Aux Sound System
- Ballet barre
- Full length mirrors
- Smart TV
- Best suited for dance rehearsals
The Annenberg Dance Studio features mirrors, barres, a sprung floor, and sound system. Please note: this space is not well-suited to lifts and jumps, given the ceiling height.