Newark Symphony Hall enjoys a long and rich cultural history as New Jersey's oldest and largest showcase for the arts, education and entertainment programming. This multi-facility edifice was built by the Shriners, a Masonic order, in 1925 and known as the Salaam Temple. The façade is quite imposing with its massive Ionic columns and the interior is elegant with its sculpted marble designs with gold-leaf ornamentation in the Greek and Egyptian styles.
Formerly “The Mosque”, the Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall is an ornate theater with a proscenium stage suitable for all types of programs including R&B, Opera, Musical Theater, Jazz, Dance, Film Screenings, Corporate Meetings and much more. https://www.newarksymphonyhall.org/rental-concert-hall.php
The Lobby of the SVCH
The Lobby of the Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall provides a unique setting for your small meeting or reception. Use of the Newark Room is included to accommodate your catering setup and beverage station. https://www.newarksymphonyhall.org/rental-lobby.php
The Terrace Ballroom
Located on the lower level at Newark Symphony Hall, the Terrace Ballroom is one of metro-Newark’s largest meeting/banquet spaces also ideal for dances, dance classes, movement workshops, fashion shows and wedding receptions. The Ballroom's two full-service bars create the perfect setting for cabaret performances, jazz programs and other small concerts. This large open space features a sunken dance floor with an elevated stage and two side "terraces." https://www.newarksymphonyhall.org/rental-terrace-ballroom.php
The Newark Stage
Located on the second floor of Newark Symphony Hall, this intimate black box theater space is the ideal “off Broadway” space perfect for small stage plays, TV and video tapings, small dance and musical presentations, rehearsals, auditions, poetry readings and lectures. https://www.newarksymphonyhall.org/rental-newark-stage.php
The Studio
Located on the street level of Newark Symphony Hall, this intimate space is ideal for your special occasion celebration, reception, meeting, seminar, reading or small taping. The Studio is carpeted and includes dedicated restroom facilities along with a private back room for preparation and a front Welcome Room ideal for greeting and registration. https://www.newarksymphonyhall.org/rental-the-studio.php
The Dance Studio
Formerly the home of the Garden State Ballet School, the Dance Studio is located on the fourth floor of Newark Symphony Hall. Its flexibility is ideal for rehearsals, recitals, informal showings, readings and performances. https://www.newarksymphonyhall.org/rental-dance-studio.php
Children’s Performing Arts Academy (year-round program)
CREATIVITY THROUGH DANCE
Children are taught to IMPROVISE ON-THE-SPOT and approach tasks from different perspectives. Children are asked to use personal experience that encourages them to dance from their souls. When children have practice thinking creatively, it will come naturally to them now and later in their careers.
CONFIDENCE THROUGH DRAMA/THEATER
The skills children develop through theater not only train them how to convincingly deliver a message, but also build the confidence they need to take command of a stage. Theater training gives children practice in stepping out of their comfort zone and allows them to make mistakes and learn from them in rehearsal in a historical black box theater!
COLLABORATION THROUGH VOCAL MUSIC
Children practice working together, and compromising with others to accomplish a common goal. When a child has a part to play in a music ensemble, they begin to understand that their contribution is necessary for the success of the group. Through these experiences children start to learn that their contributions have value even if they don’t have the biggest role.
2nd Friday Soul Line Dance and Game Night (Every 2nd Friday of the Month)
Soul Line Dancing is the Electric Slide x 1000. It’s a unified movement of choreographed steps with anywhere from 2 to thousands of dancers who seem to magically know when to slide, dip, twist, shuffle and cross-and-kick. Whether it’s flash-mob style at a family reunion, BBQ, park or wedding or whether it’s a structured class or dance party, the energy and communal aspect is undeniably contagious. For many devout participants, Soul Line Dancing is a way of life – literally dancing across America traveling to weekend workshops, celebrations or 1-day socials.
What’s great is that many dancers consider the health benefits of dancing. In a recent on-site survey, the top 5 reasons people Soul Line Dance were:
· to reduce stress/mental escape
· to exercise/stay physically active
· to make friends/socialize
· to help their heart/cardiovascular health
· because there’s no age limit/anyone can dance
