Rent the dancehall for your own event

The dancehall is a great place to rent for your event!  Its 2000 sq. ft. interior room can flex to fit almost any occasion:

• The main open space is filled with a large oak and maple dancefloor, which can be partially or fully carpeted as needed for a banquet or seated concert event; 

• The south end of the room contains a 200 sq. ft., carpeted, raised platform that is perfect for a wedding or other ceremony,  live music, or other performance;

• A thick partition curtain can easily be pulled across the width of the dancehall to create a separate 600 sq. ft space at the main entry end, to create a lobby area or a meeting room;

Additional features:

• Great PA system and excellent acoustics;

• Ceiling-mounted, 10 ft. movie screen and projector, plus laptop;

• Story & Clark upright piano, Kawai MP10 electric piano, acoustic and bass guitars, complete trap drum set, and other percussion instruments on site;

• 5 banquet-size tables and 75+ chairs on site (more available if needed);

• Separate 325 sq. ft. "Presidential Suite" with kitchenette just steps away from the dancehall building is available for use as a dressing room, band lounge, bridal party HQ, catering storage, or other purpose.

• A 250 sq. ft. covered porch with propane BBQ, tables and chairs; 

• Large fire pit surrounded by log seating; 

• 10ft x 10ft pop-up canopy;

• Designated outdoor smoking area with bench and cigarette waste container;

• Fully-landscaped property with a lush pollinator garden of flowering trees, shrubs, perennials, and beautiful murals that depict daytime and nighttime pollinators in their native habitat!

Accessibility:

• Double-door entries with covered porches on two sides make it easy for guests to enter and exit;

• Free parking for up to 10 cars on site, including a designated wheelchair-accessible spot, plus dozens of other free street-parking spots within 2 blocks; 

• All walkways are accessible for wheelchairs and other mobility devices;

• Separate restroom building adjoining the dancehall contains a standard restroom plus a large, wheelchair-accessible restroom with shower and dressing table;

• Located on Arivaca's "main street", near a grocery, hardware store, gift shop, and cantina, with multiple options for lodging within 1-2 miles.

How many people can fit inside?

• For a seated event with banquet tables and chairs, plus food-serving tables: 60

• For a concert-type event with 8-9 rows of chairs plus a generous open space for dancing: 90  

• For a standing event: 120

Rental fees and other information:

• $40.00/hour for use of the dancehall building and restroom building, with a 2 hr.  minimum. This includes use of all tables, chairs, and carpets as needed.  Non-profit organizations or anyone booking multiple rental dates receives a discounted rate. 

• There is an additional fee for use of our PA system , laptop-projector-screen setup, and/or the separate 325 sq. ft. "Presidential Suite";

• If your event includes food and/or liquor service, you must have a licensed caterer and provide proof of all required permits. 

• We welcome you to contact us via email at arivacadancehall@gmail.com with the following information:

  1.  Your name and contact info;

  2.  A brief description of your event;

  3. Which areas of the dancehall property you'd like to include in your rental;

  4. Your preferred date(s).

Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you!