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The Dance theater with a circle of chairs set in the middle of the room

The Dance Theater

A flexible rehearsal and programming space designed for movement-based activities, workshops, and creative events.

About The Dance Theater

The Dance Theater is a flexible event space located on the third floor of the Paul Robeson Campus Center. Featuring a sprung floor, mirrored wall, and open floor plan, the space supports workshops, meetings, presentations, rehearsals, and movement-based programming.

What to Know Before You Book

The Dance Theater supports a variety of room layouts for meetings, workshops, presentations, and rehearsals. Staging and additional furniture are not permitted.

Events involving paint, dyes, or similar materials are permitted in this space. Cleanup must occur using the adjacent janitorial closet slop sink. Bathrooms may not be used for material cleanup.

The mirrored wall is permanently installed and may be covered using the built-in curtain when needed.

Key Features

  • Open floor plan suitable for rehearsals and workshops
  • Mirrored wall with curtain coverage option
  • Built-in projector and projection screen
  • Dedicated wireless microphone
  • Adjacent janitorial closet with slop sink for approved material cleanup
  • Only indoor PRCC space approved for paint, dyes, and non-carpet-friendly materials
PRCC Dance Theater

The Dance Theater - Room Specific Details

    • Circle of Chairs–30
    • Classroom–30
    • Closed Conference Square–30
    • Hollow Conference Square–50
    • Reception–140
    • Theater–100
    • U-Shape Conference–30

    Capacities vary based on layout and safety requirements. Final capacity is confirmed during the planning process.

    • One (1) fixed projector and projection screen
    • Integrated sound system
    • Wireless handheld available upon request
    • Auxiliary (AUX) audio input (stereo RCA)
    • Audio input capability via Bluetooth
    • Rectangular tables and chairs permanently stored in the room
    • Podium available upon request
    • No banquet rounds available
    • No staging permitted
    • No additional furniture may be brought into the space
    • Layout is finalized during the planning process
    • Setup and breakdown are completed by the ECS Operations Crew
    • Same-day layout changes may result in additional staffing and equipment charges
    • Mirrors are permanently installed and may not be removed
    • Mirrors may be covered using the built-in curtain
    • Paint and similar materials are permitted; cleanup must occur in the adjacent slop sink
    • Bathrooms may not be used for material cleanup

Reserve The Dance Theater

Interested in hosting your event in The Dance Theater? Start the reservation process to check availability, discuss your event needs, and work with ECS staff to determine the best setup for your program.