COVID-19 update: Space Hire OPEN & future timelines
Update: Thursday 5th August 2021
COVID-19 update: Space Hire OPEN & future timelines
We are delighted to announce that CDS reopened as of Monday 1st March 2021 and are accepting bookings for hires for both professional and non-professional rehearsals from Monday 12th April 2021. Despite increased operational costs, to support the sector, we are freezing our prices.
You can book rehearsal space online here. If you want to use the space for something other than a rehearsal or have a bespoke request please email spacehire@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk
Chisenhale Dance Space would like to thank our artistic and local community including wider advocates for their continuous support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been an incredibly difficult journey for all and it is only with our staff, Trustees and Members relentless commitment we are now able to begin returning to full operations as government restrictions lift.
At CDS, it is paramount that we ensure the health and safety of our staff, Members, hirers and visitors. Therefore, we will be implementing a phased reopening between April – August 2021 with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on 19 July, we are reviewing our policies.
Please find key dates and further details below:
Stage 1
Dates: Monday 1st March – Sunday 11th April 2021
- Research Studio: 4 – 6 people maximum
- Performance Studio: 10 – 12 people maximum
Stage 2
Dates: Monday 12th April – Sunday 16th May 2021
CDS will resume hires for non-professional and professional rehearsals. Public workshops are still prohibited to take place in the studios. CDS Children’s Dance Classes will return to the studios as of Saturday 17th April with reduced capacities and bubble systems in place. The reduced studio capacities will remain in place to comply with COVID-19 protocols and social distancing guidelines.
- Research Studio: 4 – 6 people maximum
- Performance Studio: 10 – 12 people maximum
Stage 3
Dates: Monday 17th May – Sunday 8th August 2021
CDS will resume hires for public workshops with reduced studio capacities. CDS will continue hiring the studios for non-professional and professional rehearsals. The reduced studio capacities will remain in place to comply with COVID-19 protocols and social distancing guidelines.
- Research Studio: 4 – 6 people maximum
- Performance Studio: 10 – 12 people maximum
Stage 4
Dates: Monday 9th August 2021 onwards
Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on 19 July, CDS are reviewing our policies.
Studios will only be cleaned once per day, in the evening.
Further updates will be posted on our website, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram channels.
Please contact CDS’s Operations and Education Manager Jessica Richards at jessica@chisenhaledancespace.co.uk if you have any questions.
All our best wishes,
The CDS Team