Rent the dancehall for your 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 for a banquet or 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, for a lobby area or 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 guitars, and percussion instruments on site;

• 5 tables and 80+ chairs on site, more available if needed;

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

• Large fire pit surrounded by log seating (firewood provided) and adjacent designated smoking area;

• A 250 sq. ft. covered "picnic porch" with BBQ (propane provided), tables and chairs; 

• Fully-landscaped property contains a beautiful Pollinator Pathway Garden filled with  variety of flowering trees, shrubs, and perennials.

• A beautiful mural that honors the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act!

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-van spot, plus dozens of other free parking spots within 2 blocks; 

• Entries and 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 grocery and hardware stores, gift shop, artist gallery, 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:

• The base fee is $40.00 per hour for use of the dancehall building and restroom building, with a 2 hr.  minimum.  Includes use of all tables, chairs, and carpets as needed.

• There is an additional fee for use of our PA system or the movie screen/projector/laptop setup;

• There is an additional fee for use of the separate 325 sq. ft. "dressing room" and the outdoor picnic porch, fire pit and firewood. 

• If your event includes food and/or liquor service, you must 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!