If you're looking to host a dance rehearsal, then your best options are dance studios. Centers for movement arts like the Joy of Motion Dance Center on H St NE are where you should start looking. They have three studios open for rehearsals and performances, including the Meyer Studio, a 1,600-sq.-ft. space that fits 50 people comfortably. Each of the three studios can be rented by the hour, making them ideal for a rehearsal session. You will also find discounts available for anyone with a membership.
Rehearsals can also be held inside of a
theater or auditorium. These spaces provide the best possible acoustic environment; ideal for orchestral or chorus performances. Soundproofed interiors keep out traffic noises and professional lighting rigs give performers a taste of what to expect for the final show. These
recital spaces also have extra amenities in the form of additional spaces to use: changing rooms, makeup stations, bathrooms, and lounges are all useful! Free parking spots are also nice to have, especially in a city as parking challenged as Washington, D.C. If parking isn't included, be sure your venue is at least close to enough street parking or a public transit stop to make it easy for attendees to arrive.