Help Presence Studio Live On
Our beloved studio location is closing due to circumstances beyond our control, but Presence Studio — the 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the spirit of our community — lives on. We are currently seeking a new home for the movement arts and would be deeply grateful for any leads on spaces for lease, hourly rent, or purchase that could accommodate approximately 2,000 square feet of open dance space.
You can also support our transition in many ways:
Sharing leads on locations
Sharing information on potential partners
Assisting with cleaning or organizing items from the studio
Helping with grant research or fundraising
Offering donations of any size to sustain our mission
If you have space leads, resources, or ideas, please reach out — we would love to hear from you.
📧 Contact us: info@presence-studio.com
💛 Thank you for helping us keep the dance alive in Bellingham!
about presence studios history: a sanctuary, a flexible space
With just over 2,000 square feet of open space, Presence Studio has been a flexible space for a variety of classes, workshops, and events. A high quality, plug-and-play sound system fills the room with sound. The 100-year old maple sprung dance floor was recently renovated to a silky finish. The walls are painted in rich, soulful colors, and wooden benches ring the room, providing both elegance and a place to pause. With ten 12-foot-tall windows, the studio is bathed in natural light no matter the weather. One wall is fully mirrored and can be covered if preferred.
The studio has chairs available for use and can seat up to 80+ people in a variety of setups. Additional benefits include a reception foyer, an intimate waiting lounge, and two bathrooms, one including a shower. Presence showcases rotating installations, art exhibits, and fresh flowers.
PRICES and information
(will be similar in our next venue)
Ongoing classes (weekly/monthly) $35/hour
Special events under 4 hours sliding scale: $52 - $87/hour
Half day rental fee (4 hours) sliding scale: $185 - $325
Full day rental fee (8 hours) sliding scale: $371 - $650
Partial weekend rental sliding scale: $522 - $905 (Fri 3 hrs & Sat 8 hrs)
Full workshop weekend sliding scale: $783 - $1,276 (Fri 3 hrs, Sat 8 hrs, Sun 5 hrs)
ADDITIONAL RENTAL FEES
Deposit $100 (refundable)
Crew fee $25//hour/person for events that need Presence Studio staff support during rental time.
Cleaning fee $35/hour for any clean up that doesn’t get done after an event/class to be subtracted from your deposit.
Open & Close time Rentals include 15 minutes before the class and 15 minutes after the class (30 minutes on either end for larger events) for set up and clean up.
*Additional time for set up or clean-up will be charged using our hourly studio rate. Can be broken down to 15 minute increments.
Please note: Studio schedule changes regularly; for information about future openings, please inquire at info@presence-studio.com.