The Dance Studio Theatre	Multimedia Learning Center
University Dance Laboratory	Sound Studio
Dance Studios	Renting Studio/Theatre Space

University Dance Laboratory
FAC 122

Located in the middle of the ASU Fine Arts Center, accessible from both 10th Street and Gammage Parkway, this flexible space is designed specifically for dance performance. It is the second major studio (with Dance Studio Theatre) of the ASU Department of Dance.

The University Dance Laboratory fully equipped with state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment and complemented by the striking architecture of the surrounding complex, is an ideal setting for creative and experimental dance.

Seating
Seating in the studio can be arranged in any configuration to meet the needs of the performance -- up to 200 seats on the floor and 100 seats in the two balcony areas.

Floor
5400 square feet of "sprung" hardwood flooring covered by a marley surface, laid in a Basketweave pattern on a base supported by resilient cushions and air, thus providing give and spring necessary to prevent leg injury and to assist in dancers' lifts and jumps. An experimental tung oil finish penetrates to seal the wood against moisture and drying (both of which can make the floor dangerous to dance on) while allowing dancers to work on an uncoated wood finish.

Lighting and Sound
University Dance Laboratory currently contains the most sophisticated dance lighting system in the country. Ceiling is hung with an "Izenour Grids lighting system that allows lights to be installed at any location above the studio floor thus providing complete lighting flexibility - ideal for staging modern dance. The system utilizes a portable Strand Pro Pallet dimmer board with 60 dimmers (Gammage currently has 48) and a unique remote control feature that allows the technical director to supervise student operators.
An equally versatile sound system allows the choreographer and designer to position speakers at any location in the room. In addition, the Laboratory has a large video production screen, allowing the integration of live and video dance.

Architectural Features
Two balcony areas for overhead viewing, glass block daylighting, white walls for background lighting effects.

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