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

  • 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.