Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Mark Morris Dance Center is located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn and offers a blend of artistic ambiance and functional elegance. 

  • Event spaces perfect for dinners, meetings, galas, conferences, and more.

  • Stunning views of Downtown Brooklyn across the street from the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

  • Can accommodate full-service catering with access to a dedicated kitchen.

  • Easily accessible from nearby Atlantic Terminal.

  • Drop-off and full-service* catering permitted.

Email rentals@mmdg.org for a custom quote and availability.

*Full-service catering is offered exclusively by Purslane. 


The James and Martha Duffy Performance Space

On the top floor of our venue, the James and Martha Duffy Performance Space, is a 3,600 square foot, column-free studio that can be customized to suit your event’s needs. This space features:

  • State-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment

  • Adjacent lobby, terrace, and backstage area

  • Multi-use flooring designed for dance

Capacity

225 standing | 150 seated

Pricing

Space with kitchen access starts at $500 per hour (10% nonprofit discount available) –  6 hour minimum required

Cleaning/trash fee – $200

Resources and amenities are available for fee 

Availability

Friday and Saturday availability starting at 3pm with flexible Sunday options

Inquire for additional availability


4th Floor Lounge 

The 4th Floor Lounge is a bright and welcoming space with large windows overlooking Downtown Brooklyn. Bookings include access to a shared terrace with the option to add private use of the terrace and a full-service catering kitchen.

Capacity 

60 standing | 30 seated 

Pricing

Lounge and shared terrace access (no kitchen access) – $100 per hour 

Lounge and shared terrace access + kitchen – starts at $150 per hour 

2 hour minimum required

Cleaning/trash fee – $100

Resources, amenities and exclusive terrace access available for a fee

Availability

Open availability most days and times. 

Access during peak hours (Monday-Friday 3-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm Sept-June) may be limited.