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Lake Merritt Dance Center Inc.
200 Grand Avenue at Harrison
Oakland CA 94610
is a 501(c)3 non profit corporation dedicated to promoting a wide variety of dances and dance classes for all adults. LMDC sponsors weekly dances and collaborates with other non-profits, commmunity groups and dance instructors to offer a varied dance programs.

   Our normal hours of operation are
 Monday -Friday:          5:00p.m. - Midnight
 Saturday and Sunday:  12:00 p.m. - Midnight
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For more information contact:
Gloria Anderson
   Program Director
   Phone: 510 504-2176
Email Address: lakemerrittdancecenter@gmail.com

We rent rooms for dance classes, dance practice, dance parties which are open to the public. We do not rent rooms for weddings, wedding receptions, birthday parties, fashion shows or fundraisers. Rooms must be used for dance related activities. Note that for parties, deposit and set-up fees may be required.

A sound system consisting of speakers, a mixer and an amplifier are available in some rooms (Ballroom, Lounge, Hall 1, Hall2). Hall 3 and the MPR (Multi-purpose Room) does not have a sound system. Renters must bring their own connecting cords and music device (computer, CD Player, ipod, etc.). Note that only LMDC personnel is authorized to handle LMDC sound system equipment other than turning it on and off, plugging in your devices and adjusting levels.

The main parking lot has 60 spaces and the rear lot has 15 spaces.

There are bathrooms on all three levels of the building.

To rent:
Contact Gloria Anderson at
         Email: lakemerrittdancecenter@gmail.com
         or call 510 504-2176


Rental rates are per hour and vary with the size of the room and the number of people using the room. The rental time must INCLUDE set-up and break-down time. The smallest unit of time is first one hour, then one-half hour can be added.

A Room User Application must be completed. It can emailed or picked up. The Rental (room user) whose name is on the Room User Application is responsible for all fees associated with the room use.

Cancellations: If you want to cancel a scheduled room rental, you must give 24 hours notice. Otherwise you are responsible for all fees associated with that room use. If you are a long-term user and wish to cancel for a period of time (e.g. Christmas holidays, the month of July, etc.) you need to provide a 30 days notice if you want to retain your time slot after your absence.

To cancel:
Contact Gloria Anderson at
         Email: lakemerrittdancecenter@gmail.com
         or call 510 504-2176


Information for Room Users:

LMDC has a Security System which monitors both inside and outside the building. One Security Guard or Facility Manager is required for each 100 people in the building.

If you have an emergency or need assistance while using the building, contact the Facility Manager at the Receptionist Desk on the main floor, or call 510-504-2176.

Lost and Found is located at the Receptionist Desk.

LMDC reserves the right to vacate or relocate room users at any time. We will try to give a 2-week notice.



Notice Regarding Alcohol Sales

LMDC does not allow the sale of alcohol on the premises

Notice Regarding Rental Policy

Please bring your own microphone - we do not provide them
Please bring a tablecloth for your table(s) if you are serving refreshments
Signs may not be affixed to our ballroom doors (this includes taping, nailing, and tacking)



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