JAE Dance Center is available for community use!
We invite you to join us and share in our mission
Mission Statement:
To cultivate hope and healing to foster more expressive and socially just communities through professional performances, education, cultural experiences, and the celebration of the joy of movement for all.
By signing up for a JAE membership through Mindbody, you have access to JAE class packages and can reserve the studio for your own community programming including rehearsals, classes, community meetings, school outings, and events.
Studio Amenities
Wifi
Sprung marley floor
Wall of mirrors
State of the art stereo system
Blackout/theater curtains
Virtual assistance
For Select Events & Rental Packages
Chairs/varied audience seating
Office Space/Changing Room
Box Office/Ticket Window Access
Event support staff
Projection curtain/cyc
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Mindbody Account Required: Prospective studio renters and their team members must create a Mindbody account with JAE. A valid credit/debit card must be on file with the primary renter/paying entity’s Mindbody account (through their profile).
Age Restriction: You must be the age of 18 or older to sign up for a membership.
Parents/guardians may create an account and add their child as a family member. They may sign their child up for a studio rental and must be present during the reservation.
Reservation Processing Time: We ask that you submit rental requests at least 2-4 weeks before your desired reservation date.
Rental Frequency: The studio is available to rent for a single reservation, multi-day reservation, or weekly recurring reservations.
From February-March 2026, we are permitting recurring rental reservations up to 1 month/30 days.
Shoe Restrictions: Stiletto heels and percussion shoes (e.g. tap, flamenco, clogging) are not permitted on the marley dance floor. To preserve the newly installed marley floor, we strongly encourage performing artists and event guests to take off their shoes or wear alternative footwear/dance shoes when on the dance floor. Help us extend the longevity of the dance floor!
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Rates on the sliding scale are determined based on the desired use of studio amenities/equipment and the paying entity (i.e. individual/artist, small business/non-profit, and institution/corporate).
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New renters must be at least 18 years old. It may take us 48 hours, or up to 1 week to respond to rental requests. Below is the general procedure for reserving the studio.
Desired rental times may be placed on hold until the agreement is signed. Rental requests are not final until confirmed by the JAE Dance Center staff through Mindbody. The requesting renter will receive an email confirmation approving the reservation.
Payments & Cancellations
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A non-refundable deposit is required upon submission of the signed license agreement. This deposit will be applied toward the total fee and guarantees the reservation of the specified time and amenities. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances, including cancellation.
Small Scale: 25% of total rental up to $350
Large Scale: 25% of total rental -
Studio Rental Payment(s) are processed within 24-48 hours of your first reservation appointment. For recurring/multi-day reservations, payment may be processed on a payment schedule.
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We understand that unexpected circumstances arise. If you need to cancel your rental reservations, please email operations@jeanappolonxpressions.org or cancel directly in Mindbody before the date of your reservation. Your rental deposit will not be refunded.
If the event needs to be rescheduled rather than canceled, and a future date is available, we will apply payments to the future event.
2153 Washington Street, Nubian Square, Roxbury