Given that London is one of the foremost and most attractive cities in the world, it's no wonder that it's a hot spot for filming. With so many interesting venues and office spaces, it's not difficult to find dance shoot locations in London. Whether you're arranging a rehearsal or a series of photo shoots, you'll find a location suited to your taste in this city.
Giggster has a range of dance studios for all types of occasions, from a bohemian-style studio with vintage furniture for a contemporary dance video for music videos to a Parisian-style studio space for a ballet performance.
Alternatively, you can hire an East London rooftop with murals and a view of the Canary Wharfs or even a spectacular and atmospheric mansion for a shoot. We've also got elegant libraries with a spiral staircase and long brick-walled corridors with large windows.
Giggster can provide you with any number of venues for a specific event. Book one of our London locations and let your subjects dance their hearts out against stunning backdrops!
Why Choose Giggster for Dance Shoot Locations in London
Looking for dance studios to film a video that will blow your audience away? Look no further than Giggster. Whether it's large and spacious lofts that admit plenty of natural light or the haunting gardens of a derelict villa mansion, hire one of our London venues and watch your rehearsal and video come together in front of your eyes.
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A contemporary East London home with colourful accents and a tiny garden is excellent for a dance video with really clean lines.
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On the other hand, if you're going for a luxurious look, you can opt for a modern mansion in the city. It's got plenty of rooms, including a home gym and a rooftop terrace, to fit your whole cast and crew.
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Forgo the typical dance studios and opt for a theatre or playhouse where you can film your dancers performing on the stage.
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A lawn house with large manicured lawns and a swimming pool imparts an atmosphere of elegance to your dance shoot.
1800 Amazing Dance Shoot Locations in London
Exceptional Variety & Quality: Giggster's 1800 venues can cater to your every need, including the most modern dance studios with white walls and smooth wooden floors or black box photo studios exclusively for photography and video purposes.
Hassle-Free Booking: Not only do we have a variety of venues on Giggster, but we also provide all the details on every given venue on our easy-to-use site. Find a property at no more than £16/hour and start shooting!
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Shoots and filming are complicated procedures so we try to make it as easy as possible. If you've booked the venue at least 48 hours before the shoot, we allow free cancellations within 24 hours of booking confirmation.
Platform Protections: And finally, Giggster also provides optional coverage against issues like damages and liabilities so you need not worry your head about the details when you go to book a place like Classic Islington townhouse with dated interiors.
Pros and Cons of Dance Shoot Locations in London
Just like all other cities, London too has its pros and cons. Before you are charmed into booking a venue, you'd better make sure that the city will meet all your needs!
Advantages
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London has plenty of great architecture so if you're looking for one-of-a-kind dance studios and spectacular backdrops for your videos, this is a great place!
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The public transport system is excellent and you can easily figure out how to travel around the city without the use of a private car.
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It's a cultural hub with great food, lots of history, film festivals, and book shops for an artistic bunch of people. There are very few cities better than London!
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There's also a lot of green space and parks for when you want to film a quick outdoor sequence.
Disadvantages
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London can get very crowded and touristy and you might be elbowing people aside to get to places on time.
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London has a number of filming licenses and permits that are required for shoots in both public and private areas. You should definitely check out what you need ahead of time.
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Most things in London are pretty expensive. This includes everything from rent to the food you'll need to get for your cast and crew.
Choosing the Right Type of Location for a Dance Shoot in London
Whether you want your dancers to pose for stunning pictures along the ballet barres or you want to shoot in the natural light pouring in through the large windows of a warehouse, Giggster's 1800 venues in London can deliver!
Dance Studios – The Ideal Locations. From an open layout photography, film, and rehearsal studio to a stunning annexe studio with pale wooden floors and mirrors along the walls, a dance studio is a classic location for such a video. It allows your dancers to feel at ease and comfortable on their feet.
Warehouse – Rooms with High Ceilings. Search for a large empty warehouse with minimal furnishing if you're looking for a spacious dance venue. High-arched ceilings and rustic decor complement modern and contemporary dance routines especially well!
Mansion – A Luxurious Building. Sometimes all you want for your music or dance video is something on a very grand scale, like an elegant foyer or a backyard with a swimming pool. And what is more elegant than one of London's historic and distinctive mansions? Rent a mansion in North London and get all your shots in one location.
Rooftop – Open Air Shoots. Whether it's the top floor of a grand mansion or a grungy, gritty aesthetic with murals in the background, a rooftop with great views of London's skyline is highly sought after! If you can take advantage of one of London's rare sunny days, all the better for your shoot.
Theatre – Creative Spaces. Host your cast and crew in a theatre or playhouse. The stage and rows of seats for the audience will allow the dancers to feel in their element and give the performance of a lifetime. You'll have the convenience of proper stage lighting and a changing room for the dancers to get ready in.
Planning Your Dance Shoot in London
A production is much more than aiming your camera at your subjects and shooting. There's a lot of planning and a creative eye that goes into a project like this. So let's look at some of the things you've got to do while organizing a dance shoot!
Scout the Venue – Not all dance studios are the same. The lighting, the amount of space, and how bright or dim the space can vary. Try and see if you can visit the location beforehand and take a look around.
Hire Cast and Crew – Unless you're planning to dance and film yourself in the process, you'll need a cast and crew. It's best to hire local people in case you want to cut down on costs and double-check with them that their schedules line up with yours.
Rehearse with Your Dancers – Before you go ahead and start shooting, give your dancers a little time to adjust to the new setting. One or two rehearsals allow them to get a feel for the studio or rooftop, wherever you are.
Play with Your Surroundings – Photography is all about being creative and capturing the moment. There should always be room for adjustments. Capture shots in the mirrors to make the space look larger and brighter and see if your dancers can make use of props already existing in the room.
Arrange for Food and Drinks – Getting a catering team to set up some food and drinks and giving your dancers and crew a break to fuel up makes you a better team leader.
How to Save Money on Your Dance Shoot in London
It's not like shooting a dance video is on the same scale as a full movie production. But still, being able to cut costs in little ways is always helpful!
Shoot in one location.
You're paying by the hour and so you must take maximum advantage of the space. Haring about the city from one venue to another is a big waste of time and resources!
What features is the venue equipped with?
Can you make use of the large windows and the sunlight pouring through them during the afternoon? Is the studio equipped with speakers or do you need to get it yourself? These are little things to consider when you're trying to shoot on a budget.
Work with references.
Get your group to research similar types of videos. If you're working from references or a proper storyboard, you're that much more likely to complete the shooting quickly. And that is much less likely to come back for a reshoot.
London Dance Shoots with Giggster
Looking for the best natural light dance studios in London? That's where Giggster comes in! Whether you need a luxurious mansion with a spiral staircase or a warehouse loft with a rustic boho-chic look, we can guarantee that our venues are built to properly accommodate and impress all attendees!
