Private Events

Private Events

Located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District with a blend of artistic ambiance and functional elegance, the Mark Morris Dance Center offers event spaces perfect for dinners, meetings, galas, and more.  

Features 

  • 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. 

 

THE JAMES AND MARTHA DUFFY PERFORMANCE SPACE  

With 3,600 square feet on the top floor of our venue, this column-free studio 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: 6 hour minimum required  

  • Space with kitchen access starts at $500/hour (10% nonprofit discount available)  
  • Cleaning/trash fee – $200  
  • Resources and amenities are available for fee  

AVAILABLITY  

  • Friday and Saturday availability starting at 3pm with flexible Sunday options Inquire for additional availability 

4TH FLOOR LOUNGE 

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 and a full-service catering kitchen. 

CAPACITY: 60 standing | 30 seated 

PRICING: 2 hour minimum required 

  • Lounge and shared terrace access – $100/hour (no kitchen access)  
  • Lounge and shared terrace access + kitchen – starts at $150/hour  
  • Cleaning/trash fee – $100  
  • Resources, amenities and exclusive terrace access available for a fee 

AVAILABILITY 

  • Open availability most days and times.  
  • Limited availability during peak hours (Monday to Friday 3-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm Sept-June) 

 

*Purslane is Mark Morris Dance Center’s preferred caterer. 

 

Interested in hosting your event at the Dance Center? Please fill out our space request form and our team will respond in 1-2 days.