Presence Studio

We are so excited!!! Jenna Keiper

We have some super exciting events coming up!

!!!Possible Home!!!

Presence Studio has found a potential new location (1417 Cornwall) —just steps from our previous home.

Even more special, this space has a history of movement. It was formerly home to NW Ballet, and you can feel that legacy when you walk in. There is a large open studio, beautiful natural light from the windows, mirrors already in place, and even existing scaffolding that can support a sound system.

While the floor needs meaningful work before it can fully support our practices, it is a solid foundation—something we can build on together.

This next chapter brings us closer to sustaining a long-term home for dance and movement—but it also comes with real challenges. Rental rates in downtown have risen significantly, and the model we’ve relied on—offering discounted space to artists and groups—no longer covers the true cost of keeping the doors open.

So we’re adapting. And we’re asking you to be part of that evolution.

At our core, our mission remains unchanged:
Building community through dance and the movement arts.

Presence Studio has always been more than a rental space. It is a place where people gather, experiment, heal, express, and belong. It exists because of a shared set of values: accessibility, creativity, mutual support, and the belief that movement can transform individuals and communities alike.

To sustain this vision in a changing landscape, we are moving toward a community-supported model—similar to public radio—where those who value the space contribute on an ongoing basis.

If Presence Studio has mattered to you, we’re asking you to step forward now:

Become a sustaining donor by contributing monthly at:

www.presencestudio.net

Volunteer your labor to help us prepare the new space—especially with the floor and build-out
This is a moment of transition, but also one of possibility. We have located a space with history, light, and room to move. We have a community. Now we need the collective commitment to bring them together.

If we build this together, it will not just be a studio—it will be a living, breathing home for movement in our city.

With gratitude and resolve,
Presence Studio

Home | Presence Studio Our mission is to nurture an interconnected community through dance and the movement arts – offering spaces and events that celebrate embodiment and connection.

We are excited to announce our newest Board Member, Chris Weight. He is filling the role of Treasurer.
A little bit about Chris, he continues to fall in love with Bellingham- the salt water, the islands, the mountains, our own private volcano, and the community, Our vibrant arts and dance scene enriches lives, energizes the city, and bring people together. Chris is excited to join the board of Presence Studio and helps ensure that dance continues to thrive in our community. He brings enthusiasm and technical expertise from a long career in software, including running a consulting business, and looks forward to supporting the studio and its mission as treasurer.

Do you want to join the Board? We would love that! Email us at: ​[email protected].

Did you know we have a new Board of Directors?
Find out more here: https://www.presence-studio.com/board

Lots of exciting things are coming....

Board of Directors — Presence Studio ‍ ‍

Help Presence Studio Live On!!! WANT TO HELP?

If you have space leads, resources, or ideas, please reach out — we would love to hear from you.

📧Contact Us: [email protected]

Our beloved studio location has closed due to circumstances beyond our control, but Presence Studio — the 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the spirit of our community — lives on. We are currently seeking a new home for the movement arts and would be deeply grateful for any leads on spaces for lease, hourly rent, or purchase that could accommodate approximately 2,000 square feet of open dance space..

~You can also support our transition in many ways~

Sharing information on potential partners
Assisting with cleaning or organizing items from the studio
Helping with grant research or fundraising
Offering donations of any size to sustain our mission
Volunteering at fundraising events

THANK YOU!!