If you don't want to work with a film production company, consider renting a dance floor elsewhere. Studios and schools that cater to the movement arts have plenty of spaces they're willing to loan. These studios can be simple venues with just the basics: a floor with grip for dance, natural light from large windows, and a spacious interior. Yoga and
fitness studios are also great places to rent for a dance video. For more professional needs, dance academies and other specialty venues have spaces with ceiling mounted lights, stage curtains, LED wall panels, and soundproof interiors.
Nightclubs offer the best balance of amenities and space. You'll have a trendy location with just the right kind of lighting, stage, and backdrop for the video shoot. Since most clubs won't let you do a dance video with the public, you'll have to rent an entire venue for the shoot and then fill it with your dancers for the video. DC hotspots include 9:30 Club, a comedy and live music venue that hosts local and national acts year-round. For a more subterranean vibe, check out U Street Music Hall, once simply a basement club and now a space for dance parties, concerts, and more. Dance and electronic music have been their specialties for over a decade.