Don't Sign a Studio Lease in Vienna Before You Try This

You have the skills, the music and the students asking when your next class is. What you don't have is a studio. Here is how dance teachers in Vienna start their own classes without the risk of a long lease.

Step 1: Define Your Class

Style, level, age group and length. A 60-minute beginner contemporary class for adults needs a different room than a 90-minute advanced ballet class or a kids' hip-hop group.

Step 2: Rent by the Hour

Instead of committing to a monthly rent, book a professional studio only for the hours you teach. At the Wiener Ballettakademie, studios cost €20–€30 per hour, including up to 10 participants, with sprung floors, mirrors and sound included.

Step 3: Do the Maths

A simple example: you rent Studio 2 (90 m²) for one hour at €25. With 8 students paying €15 each, you earn €120 per class — and your room cost is just €25. Even with only 4 students in the first weeks, you cover the rent.

Step 4: Pick a Fixed Weekly Slot

Students love routine. Choose one regular time — for example every Tuesday at 19:00 — and book it consistently. For long-term weekly bookings, contact us about custom packages.

Step 5: Make It Easy to Find You

Share the address (Längenfeldgasse 27, 1120 Wien, five minutes from U6 Längenfeldgasse), post short videos from class on social media and ask students to bring a friend. A professional, bright studio also makes your photos and videos look great.

Step 6: Grow Without Risk

When your class grows, simply book a bigger studio or add a second weekly session. If a term is quiet, you book fewer hours. That flexibility is the biggest advantage of hourly rental.

Practical Tips

• Book a few minutes extra before class to set up music and welcome students.
• Arrive about 10 minutes early and leave the studio clean for the next group.
• Complete your online payment when booking — the studio is only reserved once it's paid.

Ready to start? Find your time slot in the availability calendar.

Choosing the Right Space for Your Needs

We offer five distinct studios to accommodate everything from intimate private coaching to larger group rehearsals. If you are starting a small conditioning or floor-work class, our Studio 5 provides a cozy 55 m² space perfect for focused training. For more expansive movement, our mid-sized options, Studio 2 and Studio 3, offer 90 m² of space, while our two largest halls, Studio 1 and Studio 4, provide 100 m² each to comfortably accommodate up to 25 dancers.

All our rooms are fully equipped to ensure you can start your session without hassle. Every space features full-wall mirrors to help your students check their alignment, portable and fixed ballet barres, and integrated sound systems. To keep your group comfortable regardless of the Vienna weather, every studio is equipped with independent climate control. Plus, you will have full access to our dedicated changing rooms.

Understanding Pricing and Capacity

Our hourly rates are designed to be straightforward so you can budget your business expenses with confidence. Studio 5 is available for €20 per hour, while our 90 m² studios (2 and 3) cost €25, and our 100 m² studios (1 and 4) are €30 per hour. Crucially, these prices cover up to 10 participants. If your class proves popular and you exceed this number, there is a simple surcharge of just €5 per extra person per hour.

Unlike many other rental spaces, we believe in transparency. There are no hidden fees, and our rates remain the same whether you book in the morning, on a weekend, or during a holiday. We also offer specialized rates for longer blocks if you are planning a intensive workshop or a full day of rehearsals, with options for 4-hour half-day or 8-hour full-day rentals.

Leveraging Our Location and Accessibility

Being centrally located in the 12th district means your students can reach us easily from anywhere in the city. We are situated at Längenfeldgasse 27, which is a convenient five-minute walk from the Längenfeldgasse station, where the U4 and U6 lines intersect. If your students are coming from the south, we are also easily accessible via the 62 tram or the Badner Bahn (WLB).

Because our facilities are used daily by our own academy students and professional faculty, the studios are kept in prime condition. We are open seven days a week from 07:00 to 22:00, allowing you the flexibility to host early morning yoga sessions, midday contemporary rehearsals, or evening ballet classes that fit the busy schedules of your working professionals.

Maximize Your Budget with Our Promotional Discount

We love supporting local instructors who are passionate about sharing their craft. If you are looking for ways to lower your overhead even further, ask us about our 10% promotional discount. This discount is available to instructors who agree to allow our team to capture photos or short video clips of their sessions for the academy’s social media and marketing channels.

This is a fantastic way to offset your costs while simultaneously getting high-quality exposure for your classes. Many of our renters find that being featured on our platforms helps them reach a wider audience in Vienna, effectively acting as free advertising for your brand while you grow your student base.

Finalizing Your Booking Online

We utilize a live availability calendar on our website to make sure you never have to guess if a space is free. Our online booking system is designed for instant confirmation, ensuring you spend less time on administration and more time focusing on your choreography. Once you select your desired studio and time slot, simply follow the steps to complete your secure card payment.

Please remember that the studio is only officially reserved once your payment is processed. We do not hold rooms based on unpaid requests, so we recommend having your payment details ready when you lock in your time. By securing your slot early, you gain the peace of mind that your students will always have a professional home to arrive at each week.