For the past 9 months we’ve been a home for so much creation. Come together and Lear share create, exchange, reach outside our boxes.
Thank YOU for making this possible as we progress beyond our infancy we ask for your continued support. to FURTHER progress and create sustainability.

Did you know?
Because of YOU we can offer affordable rehearsal rates to artists?
Although current market rate at local dance centers are about the same, real estate prices are not subsidized.  We are dedicated to providing afforbable rates for artists so they can create work that is more sustainable and afffordable.

Did you know?
We have a staff of ONE
Callie Chapman, Director has been working both as an artist and an arts administrator for over 15 years.  Bringing her experience and vision to founding Studio at 550, Callie is excited to spearhead many more years of progress, growth, and connection within and between the artist communities.  Currently she is working almost at a volunteer rate. For the Studio to grow into a more sustainable model, we are currently raising funds to help subsidize staff.

We are working on BUILDING:

– An artist advisory board
– Paid staff
– More artist centric programs
(such as the Lab Series)
-Space improvements
+ MORE

Please consider making your contribution TODAY

And thank you for what you have helped CREATE so far.  Because of the partnership of working artists, sponsors, charitable grants, and individual contributions here’s a partial list of what has happened in the space:

Talk with Sidra Bell (in partnership with ARC DRL and JCC of Newton)
Screening of Helen Miller’s GRAND UNION
Molly and Tessa Make a Dance
Soul Sessions
Garden Party
Cassandre Charles’ Heels Class
Sara June’s Butoh Class
Margaux Skalecki’s Authentic Relating Games
Ronnie Thomas’ Ballet Mechanics
Open Floor (with Kar’Nam & WISTY, Helen Miller, and Midnight Floyd)
Strange News Theatre
Alice Heller’s Afro Nia Class
Andria and Ben’s Explore Sound and Movment workshop and performance
Gem’s Collage workshop
Let’s Take Class Week
Lilly Cryan’s Yoga
Zoe Dance’s Company Class
Sory Diabate’s Drum Class
Michael Figueroa / Ruckus Dance’s Skillset
Shoshana Moyer’s Skillset
Sasha Krumholtz’s Jazz Fusion Class
Sean McDonnell’s Hip Hop (for kids) Classes
Boston Mobile Dance + Carl Alleyne Classes and Private Lessons
It’s on Me Campaign
We got our new marley floor (Thanks to Wooden Kiwi)
Lab Series: Session ONE (thanks to the James Spriggs Foundation)
And the many many other artists who use the space to rehearse and create.

We look forward to continue this growth with you!