Contact EDAM
Sierra Megas — Interim General Manager
info@edamdance.org
Olivia Shaffer — Associate Artistic Director
director@edamdance.org
Peter Bingham — Artistic Director
director@edamdance.org
For all inquiries, including questions about classes, workshops, jams, and rentals please contact Sierra Megas.
Office Phone: 604.876.9559
Please note, email is our preferred method of communication.
LOCATION
303 East 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 1S1
Rentals
EDAM is a 1,798 sq ft dance studio with hardwood floors, sound system, mirrors, and west-facing windows.
Rental Requirements:
1.5 hr booking minimum
An EDAM staff member is required to be onsite during your rental. Should your rental fall outside regular staff hours, a fee for staff support will be included into your rental rate.
Rental Rates for Artists:
$20/hr (GST inclusive) for private rehearsal (activity dependent, please inquire)
$35/hr (GST inclusive) for classes/workshops
$25/hr for staff support
Please contact Sierra Megas to inquire about studio rental.
For commercial or for-profit rental, please reach out to us by email.
Accessibility + How to Get Here
Building Entry: Buzz ‘02’ ONLY for entry. Please arrive 5 to 10 min before class to change and settle. Entry to the building is only granted 15 min before and 15 min after an activity starts.
Building Info: EDAM’s studio and office is located on the ground floor of Western Front, through the first door on the left from the main entrance. The studio is accessible and the building has an accessible washroom on the ground floor.
Getting Here by Transit: EDAM is located within a couple blocks of public transit, accessible by Translink Buses #8, #19, #9 at Kingsway and E Broadway; and Bus #99 at E Broadway and Main St.
Parking: Bicycle parking is available in the front of the building. Street parking is available in the neighbourhood (check for hour limits and permit signs).
Scent: EDAM is a scent-reduced space. Please be mindful and help us keep the space scent-reduced when coming to EDAM.
Assistive Devices: Seating accommodations can be made for assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs etc.) during shows and meetings. Assistive devices can be accommodated in the studio for classes, workshops and JAMs. Please contact us for more information and to arrange.
For more accessibility information, please contact us.
Important Information
EDAM Performing Arts Society is committed to maintaining an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are free from all forms of discriminatory treatment, behavior or practice. Please read and familiarize yourself with our inclusive protocols and policies. These are also available onsite. All EDAM dancers (every person who attends an EDAM class, workshop or JAM) must read and agree to:
EDAM Waiver
EDAM Safety, Consent and Inclusion Policy
EDAM Anti-Racism, Access and Equity Policy and Human Rights Complaints Procedure