Collective Space – Queen West is a free rehearsal space for the community.
Collective Space – Queen West, is a shared initiative by Anandam Dancetheatre and WhyNot Theatre, to support artists and arts organizations with free access to rehearsal and creative space from July 2025 to October 2025.
Book the Space
Location
41 Alma Ave, Toronto, ON M6K 3L6
Queen Street West & Dufferin area
Space Description
Ground-floor, accessible raw studio space
Wooden sprung marley dance floor 700 sq feet
Basic sound system available
2 accessible non-gendered washrooms.
NO Wi-Fi
Entry ramps and automatic doors for accessibility; internal space suitable for most mobility devices
Space Use & Limitations
The space is offered free of charge, but must not be subleased, rented, or used for any other commercial or third-party artistic purposes.
Artists may only use Collective Space – Queen West for their own rehearsals or creative development.
All scheduling and any changes to scheduled times must be confirmed in writing with: Elodie Kyra Teoh – Artistic Producer Intern: artisticproducer@anandam.ca
Please do not assume space availability without written confirmation.
If you fail to use your scheduled time on two occasions without notice, your access will be revoked and the time reallocated to another artist.
Usage Guidelines
No unauthorized shoes on the marley floor.
The floor must be swept and cleaned before leaving.
Do not leave any garbage or personal items behind.
The space is shared. If your work involves sensitive content (e.g., nudity, trauma-related work, or work with vulnerable participants), please notify us in advance before booking to discuss potential arrangements.
Artists must treat the space, staff, and co-users with professionalism and care.
Artists are required to credit Anandam Dancetheatre and WhyNot Theatre on their social media platforms, website, or newsletters for any documentation or presentations that arise from the space.