RENTAL GUIDE

The Whim W’Him Contemporary Dance Center is a space created for and shared by our community. Its cleanliness, safety, and warmth rely on each person who walks through its doors.

Please take personal responsibility for how you use the space. Leave it better than you found it, and consider how what you leave behind will impact the next user. With everyone’s care, the Center can remain a welcoming home for creativity, collaboration, and dance.

PLEASE REVIEW THIS GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE YOUR RENTAL

For time-sensitive questions or issues while at the Center, please call: (707) 350-9446

QUICK REFERENCE (ESSENTIALS)

• WIFI: Whim W’Him Guests – Password: bemoved!
• Shoes: Indoor-only, no black soles, no heels, no tap shoes.
• Food & Drink: Water only in studios.
• Windows & Heat/Cooling: Close all windows and turn off heat pumps at the end of your rental — even if they were already open/on when you arrived.
• Doors: Do not prop doors open at any time. Always confirm back and front doors are locked and secure before leaving.
• Cleaning: Sweep floors, remove trash, return equipment, and leave the space as you found it.
• Parking: Lot is available to renters at all times.
• Penalties: Fees apply for damage, excessive mess, doors/windows left open, or lost remotes.

ARRIVAL & ENTRY

BACK ENTRANCE – for rental lead use only

  • Use parking lot entrance on 2nd Ave N.
  • Go up the covered stairs to the keypad door
  • Use the code provided in your rental confirmation email.
  • To leave, press the lock button on the inside of the back door to ensure it locks again.

FRONT ENTRANCE – for everyone (Blaine St.)

  • To unlock the double doors, use the Allen key (kept above the glass window directly to the right of the front doors, near stairs).
  • Insert into the small hole in the panic bar (crash bar) while pressing the bar inward.
  • Turn until the latch stays retracted — this keeps the door unlocked.
  • To lock: insert the key again, turn, and release so the bar pops back out. Always confirm the doors are locked and secure.

INSIDE THE CENTER

ENTRY HALLWAY

  • Use cubbies for storage.
  • Wheelchair lift available on request.

LOBBY

  • Please take good care of the furniture provided, and dispose of trash in the bins.
  • Water cooler: hover hand to dispense — do not physically press the button.
  • WiFi: Network = whimwhimguests | Password = bemoved!
  • Two restrooms: one near the water cooler, one toward the parking lot entry.

TEMPLE STUDIO

  • Access from lobby, between offices.
  • Mirrors (with curtains), portable barres, dimmable lighting, sound system, heat/cooling.
  • Lighting: back wall, left side when entering (SE corner).
  • Sound & thermostat: left of mirrors (SW corner).
  • Windows may be opened but must be closed before leaving.

DEN STUDIO

  • Enter through the main glass doors at the front of WWCDC. The stairwell is directly ahead – turn left and head downstairs. The Den Studio entrance is located on the right at the bottom of the stairs.
  • Mirrors, dimmable lighting, sound system, heat.
  • Sound & lighting: left of mirrors.
  • Important: Restrooms are located upstairs, just off the main lobby.

ANNEX STUDIO

  • Located upstairs. Use the stairs in the main lobby only (stairs near the back entrance are for staff or Paris meeting room access only).
  • Mirrors, barres, dimmable + color accent lighting, sound system, heat/cooling.
  • Sound & lighting: left of mirrors.
  • Thermostat: North wall next to the closet door.
  • Lighting remotes: at sound system.
  • Important: The Paris Meeting room may not be used unless included in your rental contract. An additional fee applies.

PARIS MEETING ROOM

  • Access via lobby stairs or back stairwell.
  • Long table, smart TV, whiteboard, kitchenette.
  • Reserved space only — not common area.

SOUND SYSTEMS

  • Always plug in your device before powering ON to avoid loud pops.
  • Always power OFF before disconnecting.
  • Confirm the top-right master switch light is OFF when finished.

STEPS

  • Power ON – Top-right switch (green light confirms ON).
  • AMP ON – Bottom-left button.
  • Input: A1 (AUX) = plugged-in devices.
  • Input: A2 = Bluetooth.

BLUETOOTH PAIRING

  • Enable Bluetooth on your device.
  • Press and hold + & – buttons together on the puck for 2+ seconds (light turns green).
  • Select WiiM Mini from the device list.

HEATING & COOLING

  • Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling.
  • In Temple Studio, both units must be in the same mode. Use one remote for both, but operate each unit individually by aiming directly.
  • At the end of rental: turn heat pumps OFF, return remotes to wall holsters inside closet.
  • Leaving units on after use = penalty fee.
  • Thermostats: Pre-set and should not be adjusted. If you change one, return it to the original temperature before leaving.

CLOSING CHECKLIST

  • Lights: Turn off all lights in studios, lobby, and common areas (unless another renter is clearly using the other studio).
  • Sound: Turn OFF the main power switch on the sound system.
  • Heat/Cooling: Turn OFF all heat pumps. Return any thermostat you adjusted to its original setting.
  • Windows & Doors: Close all windows. Lock all doors securely.
  • Equipment/Remotes: Return equipment and remotes to their places.
  • Clean Up: Remove any trash and clean up excess dirt or mess. Sweep floors.
  • Walkthrough: Check entire space.
  • Lock Up Front doors: Use Allen key to release panic bar so latch pops out, and confirm doors are locked.
  • Lock Up Back door: Press the lock button on the inside of the door. Confirm secure.
  • Final Check: All lights off, heat pumps off, doors and windows locked.

PENALTY FEES

  • Lost heat pump remote: $100
  • Windows left open: $25/hr
  • Heat pump left on overnight: $250
  • Excessive cleaning fee: $25–$100
  • Floor damage: starts at $50
  • Propping front or back doors open: $250
  • Leaving props/objects without prior permission: $250
  • Other damages: repair/replacement cost

 

For time-sensitive questions or issues while at the Center, please call: (707) 350-9446