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This room can comfortably hold four squares, five in a pinch. 36-156, next door, can be reserved as a room to hang out in while not dancing.
DAPER Spaces
When we can't get good CAC spaces, we occasionally use DAPER spaces. Unlike CAC and classroom spaces which we can use for free, we have to pay for these spaces. However, when we can't get CAC spaces, it is sometimes worth it to pay for these spaces rather than use a classroom. These rooms are behind restricted access turnstyles, so we have to submit a list of possible attendees (however, often people are let in when they say they're there for the event, and names aren't checked).
As of 2016, the prices were T-Club $17.50/hr, MAC court $32.50/hr, and tables are $6 each (not time dependent).
T-Club Lounge
This space has wood floors that are good for dancing, fits 4 squares comfortably, and maybe fits 6 squares. This costs roughly $80 for a night. As of Summer 2017, we no longer like this space because of lack of accessibility, lack of seating (although we could pay for chairs, but there may not be much room for them), lack of nearby unlocked restrooms, and the hallway is warm (although the room itself does have air conditioning).
MAC Court
This space has track-like material on the ground. It holds 8 squares. It costs roughly $140 for a night and has air conditioning.
Other spaces
E15 Lower Atrium (E15-000LA)
This is our preferred space when CAC rooms are unavailable. It is a reasonably large space that can fit 6 or more squares. https://www-media-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/posts/event-rentals-at-the-media-lab-overview/ has details about the space and how to reserve it. We do not currently have a username/password for the reservation system, and have in the past just communicated via e-mail. If desired, it might be useful to ask for a login.
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- File a work request on Atlas ahead of time to request additional cooling when using this space in the summer (we have no data about using this space in the winter). The bathrooms, however, will be hot regardless of whether additional cooling is provided. It appears that a single Atlas request is sufficient for multiple consecutive weeks.
- Be careful when moving tables in and out of the Bartos theater. One week, a table leg caught a corner and the table broke.
- Since the required custodial charge is waived, be extra thorough about cleaning up. Someone should be assigned the role of ensuring the furniture is returned to the Bartos theater, the piano is moved back, and that any messes are cleaned up.
DAPER Spaces
If E15 is also unavailable, we can fall back DAPER spaces. These rooms are behind restricted access turnstyles, so we have to submit a list of possible attendees (however, often people are let in when they say they're there for the event, and names aren't checked).
As of 2016, the prices were T-Club $17.50/hr, MAC court $32.50/hr, and tables are $6 each (not time dependent).
T-Club Lounge
This space has wood floors that are good for dancing, fits 4 squares comfortably, and maybe fits 6 squares. This costs roughly $80 for a night. As of Summer 2017, we no longer like this space because of lack of accessibility, lack of seating (although we could pay for chairs, but there may not be much room for them), lack of nearby unlocked restrooms, and the hallway is warm (although the room itself does have air conditioning).
MAC Court
This space has track-like material on the ground. It holds 8 squares. It costs roughly $140 for a night and has air conditioningWhen CAC rooms are not available, this is probably the best option.
Spaces worth looking into
The Community Art Center (119 Windsor St, a block from Royal East) appears to have a few spaces that would work. http://www.communityartcenter.org/space-rental-inquiries has information about space rental, but they did not respond to a webform inquiry in Summer 2017, so try using e-mail instead. http://schoolofhonk.org/ uses their space, so you can check some of their YouTube videos to get a feel for the space. Unfortunately their web page says space rental ends at 10 PM. I assume this means we have to be out of the building by 10 PM, but maybe we only have to end our event at 10 PM, in which case using the space may be more feasible. We do not have any details about cost at this time.
The Dance Complex (https://www.dancecomplex.org/studio-space-rental/) may also be an option, although availability may be limited.
Unavailable spaces
E62-233
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