The Capital Project
We are thrilled to announce that we achieved our goal of raising $2.3M for both phases of our Capital Campaign, and that we are breaking ground on Phase Il renovations December 16, 2019.
Since reopening after the completion of Phase I of our Capital Campaign, we have welcomed over 63,000 people through our doors.
We look forward to the enhancements of our venue and how they will support the dancers who call the Performance Garage home.
 Lobby without Wall Panels©Terrell Halsey |  Theater with New Dance Floor©Terrell Halsey |  Moveable Wall Photos©Terrell Halsey |
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 Capital Campaign Donor Wall©Terrell Halsey |  A window on our third floor overlooks Brandywine Street © Terrell Halsey |  Our third floor, ready to be renovated © Terrell Halsey |
 New Entryway©Terrell Halsey |  Theater without Cyclorama |  New Lobby with Moveable Wall©Terrell Halsey |
 Handmade Doors©Terrell Halsey |  Lobby Area©Terrell Halsey |  Lobby Area©Terrell Halsey |
 Theater Stage with New Cyclorama©Terrell Halsey |  New Tech Booth©Terrell Halsey |  Dressing Rooms©Terrell Halsey |
 Studio B with New Dance Floor©Terrell Halsey |  Studio B Waiting Area©Terrell Halsey |  Upstairs Offices©Terrell Halsey |
 New Upstairs Kitchen©Terrell Halsey |  Tech Booth WallsSeptember 2016 |  New Tech Booth InstallationAugust 2016 |
 Entryway Stairwell ReorientationAugust 2016 |  Construction Meeting© David Harwi, August 2016 |  Crane to lift HVAC unitsJuly 2016 |
 Theater Ceiling RepairsAugust 2016 |  Avison Young Project ManagersKim Swider, Jennifer Stark, & Bill Connor ©Terrell Halsey, July 2016 |  Hard Hat TourJuly 2016 |
 Master Carpenter Gary FlowersJuly 2016 |  Construction in the TheaterJuly 2016 |  Duct Work in TheaterJune 2016 |
 Repairing the Office FloorJune 2016 |  Entryway DemolitionJune 2016 |  Entryway/Theater DemolitionJune 2016 |
 Jeanne Ruddy in TheaterCo-Founder & Executive Director, June 2016 |  Deconstructing the stage©Terrell Halsey, June 2016 |  Construction BannerThank you to all our supporters! |
Phase I Renovations
Updates and repairs were completed in the studio, theater, dressing room, lobby, and administrative offices.
Updates included:
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HVAC system installed
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Redesigned lobby and entryway
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New sprung Marley dance floors
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New carpeting throughout
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Insulating windows and doors
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Roof repairs
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Painting throughout the first floor & offices
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New cyclorama & performance lighting grid
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New work lights, and more!
The Capital Project
Phase One of the Capital Project began on June 22, 2016 and was completed in November 2016. SHARP Dance Company's 16 Words was the the first production in our newly renovated Theater, and our space has been abuzz with dancers ever since!
The Performance Garage is grateful to the City of Philadelphia for the $500,000 grant provided through the Cultural Corridors Fund, as well as all of our donors who helped make Phase One possible.
We are also pleased that the State of PA awarded us a $1 million grant through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for Phase Two renovations. We broke ground on December 16, 2019, and renovations were be completed Spring of 2020.
Phase II Renovations
Renovations to include:
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Break through of lobby wall to connect the studio and theater
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Four new bathrooms / two that are ADA compliant
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Panic hardware on doors
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Kitchenette with a filtered water fountain
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Coat closet and storage for dancers' personal items
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Three-story stairway to second and third floors
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Plumbing and sprinklers for second and third floors
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Pit for a future code-compliant elevator
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Leveling of floor level between our two buildings
Phase One Construction Team
Avison Young: William Connor, Jennifer Stark, & Kimberly Swider
Adorante Electric: Mike Adorante
BDFS Group: Calvin Snowden
Direct Air: Sal Campagna
Harlequin Floors: Paul Bisceglie
Just It's Electric: Erik Truxon
Manifest A+D: Jeb Brookman
Craftsman: Adam Cooper
Photo Installation: Bob Emmot
Theater Tech Specialist:Julian Eubank
Capital Project Press Coverage
"'Dance Hub' Dream Nears Reality." The Philadelphia Inquirer, 3/8/2018
"Avenue of the Arts dance studio gets $1M to complete last phase of renovation" Philadelphia Business Journal, 1/17/2017
"Performance Garage Receives $1million State Grant for Phase Two Renovations" Press Release, The Dance Journal, 1/16/2017
"Phase One Complete!" Press Release: The Dance Journal, 12/1/2016
"Performance Garage remodeling isn’t just cosmetic" Dance Journal 7/25/16
"Creating a haven for Phila. dancers" The Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/23/16
"Performance Garage Gets City Grant" Broad Street Review, 2/11/16
Capital Project Press Release: The Dance Journal, 2/4/2016
