Rent a dance shoot location in Washington, DC

Urban dance videos are some of the most difficult movement arts to plan. Everything from the space size to the light types has to be perfect to create the right vibe for filming. But in a city like DC where performances happen year-round, there are thousands of spaces suitable for a dance video. You'll find intimate studios for a small group of dancers lit with professional LED lights and soundproofed from within. There are also underground clubs, video production companies, and rooftop nightclubs offering space for any kind of dance event!

For total control over the sound and lighting environment, you're going to need a dance studio. A studio is soundproof so no traffic sounds or other distractions can intrude on capturing pristine audio. You'll also have professional LED lights, speakers, microphones, and other tech essentials that producers use in professional video studios. Dance studios can be standalone venues or be part of the complex created by a film production company. Best of all, you can rent a dance studio in one or two hour blocks, unlike a nightclub or basement dance floor, which are less flexible and often pricier to book.

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.