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The Woods - rehearsal and performance space

Affordable rehearsal and performance space for artists. Rates start at $8. Book at: www.thewoodsuniverse.com Last-minute rate $5/hr.
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Volunteer-run bare bones rehearsal studio for dance, performance, theater, etc. $8/hour for rehearsals. Email for rates on teaching, performance, photo shoot, and event rentals.

07/20/2024

Same place, new look. Improvements are slow, but improvements are improvements. Take full advantage of our space bookings and space rates, book now online - link in bio! Image description : turquoise door to the Woods with The woods painted on it in dark blue, set against red brick wall.

08/04/2023

August 5 7-8:30 Quilt EP release show

12/10/2022

Get off Instagram and into real artificial life over at the Woods Holiday Boutique happening NOW 12-6pm and tomorrow Sunday 2-8pm - this is what the Internet imagines it looks like, and yeah, it’s even better in person. Get those trippy Salad Editions and Friend’s prints, clothes, 3D printed pots, paintings, hats, patches, donuts, moon calendar prints and more!!!

12/10/2022

Get your holiday ar$e$ to the annual holiday sale hosted by the Woods and run with the help of our good friends Salad Editions - this weekend only! Saturday 12/10 12-6 and Sunday 12/11 2-8pm! Be there or be nowhere! Moooohahaha and a happy holiday to you too.

07/24/2022

Let’s do it

They forgot parental and family leave though, so, we’ll remind them.

06/26/2022

Stop by the Woods today for this music, comedy and performance event hosted by our Woods caretaker Alex Romania - going 1-6pm with acts by their band .bigmusic and and the incredible with MC Ty Jones and special guest Victoria Anine. Appearances Infinity Dance. Photos - Neon B!G sign, Neon Creating Unlimited Love Together sign and show poster

06/21/2022

Next Sunday our friends put together a show with an awesome lineup - featuring live music, comedy, face painting, nonstop calisthenic dance phenomena and grillery. hopefully a B!G special guest will be there! poster by .jones.399 the show is 1826 Palmetto Street in Ridgewood *image description - in sketchy lettering from magazines, a black and white cut out that reads ‘Creating Unlimited Love Today’, ‘Bonestown’, Mc Ty Jones, Infinity Dance, Victoria Anine

Email us at thewoodsuniverse@gmail.com for those bookings per usual ;)

05/31/2022

Email us at [email protected] for those bookings per usual ;)

12/12/2021

Don’t forget to get your 2022 ~ Zodiac Moon Calendar - available until 8pm at the Woods pop up Boutique

A Lunar Calendar with art on the reverse, for display at the end of the calendar year. The Zodiac Moon Calendar notes the moon phases and marks the Zodiac sign of each New and Full Moon. Also included are Eclipses and Mercury Retrograde. Poster measures 11 x 17”. Calibrated for Eastern Standard Time.
For 2022 the art on the reverse is inspired by the tarot card of the year, VI The Lovers. Designed and Risograph printed by Lena Hawkins.

https://lenahawkins.com/

12/12/2021

Stop by the woods for an hour long set in the pop up boutique at 3pm with Kirk Windsor Cosmic - melancholic singer/songwriter/bedroom psych auteur recently transplanted from Boston. so many great things to get and gift, second day of the pop up 12-6pm

12/11/2021

10pm surprise appearance by with some thumping electronic set tonight at the Woods pop up Boutique. With visuals by

12/10/2021

Don’t miss your opportunity to get one a cassette, drawing, or shirt by - and don’t forget to book an appointment for your next tattoo with this rad multifaceted visual artist! Items for sale in the pop up boutique at the Woods 12/11 7-11pm &&& 12/12 12-6pm

12/10/2021

Check out the infamous Shane Jones coloring pages, drawings and cassette tapes for sale this weekend at the pop up Woods Boutique 12/11 7-11pm & 12/12 12-6pm. What more is there in life besides the sweet sweet sales that will appear?

12/10/2021

Tape for sale by in the pop up boutique at the Woods this weekend 12/11 7-11pm & 12/12 12-6pm. This any many more magic spools and jewels and blues.

12/09/2021

Doncha wanna be a KLUTZ!? is selling original limited edition Neon Yellow and Black with glow in the dark KLUTZ T’s in XL only, and tanKLUTZ totes with green glow in the dark ink at the pop up boutique 12/11 7-11pm and 12/12 12-6pm. Don’t miss your chance to be a KLUTZ ;)

12/09/2021

This stuff by so good. Get on over to the Woods this weekend to pick up your own collection from Club Darnell and other amazing maker artists. Saturday 7pm on table sale with live DJ / party vibes and Sunday 12-6pm for more table sales. Can’t wait for this incredible gathering!!!

12/09/2021

Psyched to toss it with Salad Editions this weekend for the pop up Holiday Boutique at the Woods. They’ve gathered a stellar crew for a cross collection of cool prints and patterns. Don’t miss out! Stop by 12/11 7pm on for table sale with live DJ and and 12/12 12-6pm for more daytime table sales!

12/08/2021

Namu Future is joining the Woods pop up boutique with small editions of experimental soft goods. Check them out at future
www.namufuture.com holiday pop up boutique this Saturday 12/11 7pm on & Sunday 12/12 12-6pm at the Woods Rehearsal and Performance Space. This and so much more!!! Pop in at the pop up and stock up on the great stuff for gifts galore!!!!

12/07/2021

Psyched for ASMR homegoods / "ocean state backyard camo monoprint apparel" www.asmrhomegoods.com don’t miss this and many more rad prints by these and other maker vendor artists!!! 12/11 7pm on &&& 12/12 12-8pm Winter Holiday Boutique at the Woods Rehearsal and Performance Space

12/06/2021

The Woods can not wait to host this lovely gathering of makers of all kinds - our holiday winter boutique!!! There will be objects big and small for sale, great seasonal gifts that fit any appeal 😱🤯🥰 woods participants and friends of, dancers that make and makers that dance. Friday night there’s music and entertainment in a holiday party vibes sale and Sunday 12-6 a general all day sale, pop into either and grab something sweet. Just a couple vendors and more features coming : .future and the likes of SALAD EDITIONS which can only properly be explained by their mind tossed website SALADEDITIONS.COM

11/30/2021

Looking back at our first fundraiser back in March 2019, when the new woods team took over so that the space could remain open for those who need it.

Thank you Ava for being so awesome that night. (This could be you renting at the woods 😉)

And, peeps, we could use a little push in our fundraiser of this year, we raised $2,459 from our amazing donors! But we’re still far from our $5000 goal. Link in bio ❤️

10/29/2021

Last minute cancellation: Space just freed up today after 5pm. Book if you need, email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you super fast

10/13/2021

Screenings of RECKONING are coming up this Friday 10/15 6:45PM, 8:00PM, 9:15PM, 10:30PM at - RSVP's encouraged - email [email protected] with your attendance detailed : location is The Woods Rehearsal and Performance Space 1826 Palmetto Street, Ridgewood NY 11385. After each screening there short conversations with the artists - composer Ava Vex and - woods people and creatures :)

10/08/2021

One of our Woods people is hosting some screenings of a film project made with and - both supporters and users of the space over the years. Come check out this special 30 minute cut of a growing feature! RSVP's encouraged - email [email protected] with your attendance detailed : showings at 6:45PM, 8:00PM, 9:15PM, 10:30PM at The Woods Rehearsal and Performance Space 1826 Palmetto Street, Ridgewood NY 11385. After each showing there are short conversations with the artists - filmmakers and and composer Ava Vex

10/02/2021

This cutie handsum will be gracing is with his voice and piano playing tomorrow at 6pm at !!!

Don’t miss it! A whole day of performances, art auction, and dance party, to raise funds for our beloved Woods.

Learn more and donate: link in bio!

Oct 2 4pm-midnight

10/01/2021

The amazing from DR performing at !!!!!

Tune in at 8pm to see her or come to The Woods.

We’re live and transmitting 4pm-midnight to raise funds to support this wonderful space!

Learn more and donate: Link in bio

09/30/2021

LAST ITEM!!

Item #9

Backyard/Outdoor Space autumnal cleanup PLUS spring planning consultation
Starting Bid: $150 (2-hrs of cleaning, 1-hr phone call, follow-up email)

Description:
Ideal for individuals with backyard vegetable gardens or in-ground plantings. October and November are a great time of year to clean up summer annuals and to put your garden to bed for the winter. Zach will provide 2 hours of outdoor clean up, including leaf raking, mulching and/or soil amendment, and removal of debris - all bags and tools included. You will also receive a 1-hour spring garden planning consultation via phone or Zoom, plus a follow-up email including a list of possible plantings, suggested maintenance schedule, and some resources for finding plant material. **Cleanup capped at 2 hours regardless of size of outdoor space (i.e., if you have a very big yard, this might not cover everything ;) )

Zach Tan Strein farms and gardens in New York City. He is currently the Farm Manager at the Wyckoff House Museum, where he facilitates garden-based educational programming and maintains the urban farm and park grounds in collaboration with his team. Viewing New York City as an ecosystem, sustainable practices such as composting and integrated pest management are fundamental to his land stewardship.

How to do it:
1. Post in the comments the amount you want to bid
2. On Saturday Oct 2, 7pm the auction will go live and we’ll take offers from live audience in YouTube (link in bio) and from the posts on IG and FB
3. If you win the bid, be ready to pay on Venmo
4. Zach will get in touch with you to schedule your cleanup.

09/30/2021

What? More amazing items?

Item #8

Astrology consultation by Jana Astanov
30 min online session

Starting bid: $60

Reading
Getting on your own unique spiritual path starts with an astrology reading of your birth chart, current transitions or relationship
During the consultation my goal is to help you:
* Understand yourself and your needs so you can find the best life partner, career or home for you
* Understand your partner and get understood by your partner to reawaken and deepen love and commitment
* Follow the career path that’s best for you, so you can feel motivated and energized at work 
* Be aware of coming life-changes before they happen, so you can be prepared to meet them with strength and an open heart 
* Get oriented on the path of your life with a sense of your own unique purpose

How to do it:
1. Post in the comments the amount you want to bid
2. On Saturday Oct 2, 7pm the auction will go live and we’ll take offers from live audience in YouTube (link in bio) and from the posts on IG and FB
3. If you win the bid, be ready to pay on Venmo
4. Jana will get in touch with you to schedule your online consultation

Jana Astanov is an interdisciplinary artist, an astrologer, a writer, a poetess and an independent curator born in Mazury Lake District of Poland and currently living in the Shawangunk Mountains, in upstate New York. She is a founder of CREATRIX Magazine: www.creatrixmag.com, portal for creative expression focused on art, activism and spiritual practice. Her work includes performance art, photography, sound art, and installation. In her work, she utilizes spiritual traditions, dance movement derived from the Grotowski technique, sound art, ritualistic theatre and astrofeminism, a term she has developed through her character Agni Jnana Yannanda The One Who Speaks With The Stars. She has performed at Tate Modern, Smack Mellon Gallery, Grace Exhibition Space, Venice Biennale, Documenta 2017, and many other venues. She is also the author of five collections of poetry: Antidivine, Grimoire, Sublunar, The Pillow Book of Burg, and Birds of Equinox.

09/30/2021

I know, right? Yes, is in our AUCTION!!!!

Item #7
Barre Vida Lesson, by Jo Stone
ONE 60 hour BARRE VIDA PRIVATE or PRIVATE CLASS.
Starting bid: $70

BARRE VIDA a low impact toning class that predominantly works the slow twitch muscle fibers to result in a toned body, higher endurance levels, increased core and joint stability, and body fat reduction. Joanna Stone (aka Jo) is the creator of Barre Vida and a star fitness instructor. She will guide you through a Barre Vida private class catered to your needs. Option to invite friends and make it an entire Barre Vida Class Event is available too! For more information head to: www.barrevida.org.

How to do it:
1. Post in the comments the amount you want to bid
2. On Saturday Oct 2, 7pm the auction will go live and we’ll take offers from live audience in YouTube (link in bio) and from the posts on IG and FB
3. If you win the bid, be ready to pay on Venmo
4. We will ship this item to you or you can come pick it up at The Woods

09/29/2021

Check out this amazing group of artists part of the Woods Telethon this Saturday 10/2!!!! Be there or be … where?!? There!!! These folks are rallying together to help us raise $5,000 for the space to keep it aliving and thriving. Show up and kick it with us. Stream online at thewoodsuniverse.com/telethon and donate via Venmo to or DM us for alternatives .consent .nyc

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1826 Palmetto Street
New York, NY
11385

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https://linktr.ee/thewoodsuniverse

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Screenings of RECKONING are coming up this Friday 10/15 6:45PM, 8:00PM, 9:15PM, 10:30PM at @thewoods1826 - RSVP's encouraged - email [email protected] with your attendance detailed : location is The Woods Rehearsal and Performance Space 1826 Palmetto Street, Ridgewood NY 11385. After each screening there short conversations with the artists - @fro_babes composer Ava Vex @avavexyo and @alexjromania - woods people and creatures :)

One of our Woods people @alexjromania is hosting some screenings of a film project made with @fro_babes and @avavexyo - both supporters and users of the space over the years. Come check out this special 30 minute cut of a growing feature! RSVP's encouraged - email [email protected] with your attendance detailed : showings at 6:45PM, 8:00PM, 9:15PM, 10:30PM at @thewoods1826 The Woods Rehearsal and Performance Space 1826 Palmetto Street, Ridgewood NY 11385. After each showing there are short conversations with the artists - filmmakers @fro_babes and @alexjromania and composer Ava Vex @avavand

The amazing @evelyntejeda_ from DR performing at #thewoodstelethon2021 !!!!! Tune in at 8pm to see her or come to The Woods. We’re live and transmitting 4pm-midnight to raise funds to support this wonderful space! Learn more and donate: Link in bio #artistsrunspaces #dominicandancer #nycdancers #supportsmalldancestudios

You know what we’re gonna say… don’t miss it! 10/2 4PM to **MIDNIGHT - Woods Telethon fundraiser 2 - donate via venmo @thewoodsuniverse and help us make our 5K goal to keep the space aliving and thriving ;)

COMING SOON! THE WOODS TELETHON 2021 OCT 2, 4pm-midnight A day filled with fun, dance, yoga, music, dance films, a live auction of fine art, crystal readings and fitness classes, a live donation count, a DJ party, everything, delivered to the comfort of your homes and LIVE at The Woods. So, that day, come over to 1826 Palmetto St, Ridgewood 11385 (vaccine proof will be required) or tune in from home (YouTube link in bio) FUNDING GOAL: $5,000 — (Venmo link in bio) These funds will help with: Intensive Floor treatment Insurance Filters for the air ventilator Shelving units Purchasing and installing new Curtains General Operational Costs Keeping stock of Cleaning and sanitizing supplies Providing a cushion for future rent The Event will be co-hosted by Antonio Ramos @arandthegbangers (Puerto Rico) and Estado Flotante @estadoflotante (Chile) With LIVE Performances by: 👉🏽 Remi Harris @remiharris_ (Barbados/Brooklyn) and Mark Schmidt @marks_dance (NYC) 👉🏽 ZEREZ - Fanny @Fanny system and Claudia Perez @clau.zerez (Mexico) 👉🏽 Evelyn Tejeda @evelyntejeda_ (Dominican Republic) 👉🏽Beth Gill @hellobethgill (NYC) 👉🏽Camilia Araque @latina_ballerina (Louisville/Brooklyn) and Taylor Adams @taylorkaetlyn (Brooklyn) 👉🏽Cole Stapleton @__hot_cheese (NYC) 👉🏽 Sample one of The Woods YOGA classes with Carlos Vazquez (Mexico) 👉🏽DJ Set by: Sky Parnes @skyye.parnes (Argentina) Auction items: 👉🏽Art pieces donated by Maks @make_dude83 and Amelia Foster @ameliaefoster 👉🏽Barre Vida private session with Jo Stone @barrevida 👉🏽Crystal Reading by Jana Astanov @jana_astanov With video submissions by: 👉🏽Kashia Kancey @kashiakancey and Cristina Moya @pmoyacristina 👉🏽Taylor Adams @taylorkaetlyn 👉🏽Daniel Lupo @deniallupo 👉🏽Frankie Consent @frank.consent Produced by yours truly: 👉🏽Maira Duarte/Dance To The People @dttp.nyc (Mexico/NYC) 👉🏽Alexander Romania @alexjromania (NYC) 👉

We’re starting to get ready for our next TELETHON!! // Preparando nuestro siguiente Teletón!! Save the date: SATURDAY OCT 2 2021, 4-12pm You can see it live at The Woods, or on YouTube from the comfort of your home. // Lo puede disfrutar en vivo en Los Woods o en YouTube desde la comodidad de su hogar. There will be dance and multi media performances, dance films, fun hosts, yoga class, art auction, DJ dance party, and more! // Habrá performance de danza y multi media, video danzas, anfitriones, clase de yoga, subasta de arte, fiesta con DJ y mucho más! Support The Woods! @estadoflotante @spornographer @alexjromania @antrinidad007 @dttp.nyc @remiharris_ @fannsystem @marks_dance #thewoodstelethon #artistsrunspaces #dancestudio #rehearsalstudio #performancevenue #supportartists

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Affordable rehearsal studio and performance space, home to many performing artists and collectives. Dance Rehearsals: $10/hr Dance Class/Auditions: $15/hr Other Class (yoga, fitness, etc.)/Theater Rehearsals: $17/hr Music rehearsals: $20/hr Photo/Video Shoot: $30/hr Dance/Performance events: $25/hr (minimum 3hrs)