Located in one of New York City’s fastest growing neighborhoods, Green Space is a cultural front-runner in Long Island City, Queens and among the greater NYC dance community. The spacious 1800 square-foot studio and performance venue is an incubator: a place for dancers, choreographers, teachers, and community members alike to gather and experience dance where it’s created. At Green Space, hundreds of renters each year book the studio to rehearse and hone their craft; emerging and established choreographers present new work in monthly Fertile Ground and Take Root programs; teachers offer classes in styles ranging from the experimental and modern to the culturally traditional; and resident company Valerie Green/Dance Entropy creates its critically acclaimed repertoire and offers weekly outreach programs to underserved communities.
Valerie Green founded Green Space in 2005 as an alternative to Manhattan’s high rates and crowded schedules. As a 24/7 resource, Green Space aims to provide an affordable, welcoming environment for rehearsals, classes, and performance opportunities. We embrace the diversity of Long Island City as an asset, encouraging exchange on an artistic, educational, and interactive level. Come dance with us!
“Valerie has made a commitment to the dance field to keep Green Space affordable to renters. It is very well run, a gorgeous, big, nearly unobstructed space, with a great floor and inspiring views of the city. It’s our oasis where we get to leave current affairs behind to be immersed in our art and create.”
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“Thank you for being a light in this community”
“Valerie Green never ceases to amaze me with her dedication, energy, creativity, and talents. She has turned Green Space into a wonderful combination of performance space, educational center, and community-oriented hub. I’m proud that she works her magic in Queens and I look forward to many future endeavors.”