open arts studio
Open for art. Open for movement.
Open for invention. Open for learning.
Open for ALL.
Open Arts Studio is located at
68 Jay Street, Studio 605A, 6th floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
STUDIO
Affordable rehearsal space in DUMBO
Brooklyn, NY
Create. Move. Experiment. Dance.
1250 square feet, wood floor,
sound system, one mirror.
$16 per hour
OPEN ARTS STUDIO COMPANY
Join us for our new show:
We Mean What You See
Dances featuring our 2025 company
Jan 31 + Feb 1 @ 7:30pm
tickets
Open Arts Studio Company is a pre-professional dance company in Brooklyn for teen dancers.
Artistic Director: Laura Peterson
Rehearsal Director: Sofia Quezaire
If you are interested in applying for our new season,
please contact us.
CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
Free Form Movement with Sofia Quezaire
Sundays 4-6pm
$10-$15 sliding scale | All levels welcome
Contact Improvisation Jams
every other Tuesday 6:30-9pm
Facilitated by Ching I Chang & the CI Co-op + Live Music
From the Inside:
Contemporary dance class with Nikki Assanti
Wednesdays 7:15-8:45 returns in January
LAURA PETERSON CHOREOGRAPHY
LAURA PETERSON is a NYC-based dance artist creating visually arresting installations and rigorous choreography. Her performances have included large scale paintings, 1000 sq ft of living lawn, 16 ft tall paper sculptures, and other giant structures.
Peterson’s works have been performed throughout New York City and nationally at venues including The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out, and internationally. She has received commissions, awards and residencies for the last 20 years.