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You’re planning something special, and the last thing you need is venue stress. Your guests will walk into a space that feels exactly right for your occasion—whether that’s an intimate anniversary dinner or a celebration for 100.
The logistics work themselves out when you have a team that knows what they’re doing. Your event flows naturally from start to finish because every detail has been considered ahead of time.
You get to actually enjoy your own celebration instead of worrying about whether everything is working properly.
We’ve been serving Great River and Suffolk County for years, and we understand what makes events work in this area. We’re not just a venue—we’re a dance studio first, which means we know how to create spaces where people feel comfortable moving, celebrating, and connecting.
Great River families choose us because we handle the details that matter. Our team has coordinated hundreds of events, from small family gatherings to large corporate functions.
The combination of our dance expertise and event experience means you get a venue that truly understands celebration.
First, we talk through your event—date, guest count, and what you’re envisioning. No pressure, just a straightforward conversation about what you need.
Next, you visit the space to see how it feels and works for your specific event. We walk through layout options and discuss any special requirements you have.
Then we customize everything to fit your needs. Our team handles the logistics while you focus on the parts of planning that you actually enjoy. On event day, everything runs smoothly because we’ve already worked through the details together.
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Your hall rental includes flexible space configuration, professional lighting, and sound capabilities. We provide tables, chairs, and basic setup according to your specifications.
Great River events often benefit from our unique combination of venue rental and dance instruction services. If you’re planning a wedding, we can coordinate your first dance lessons with your reception venue—something most places can’t offer.
Our Suffolk County location offers convenient parking and easy access for guests traveling from across Long Island. The space works for corporate meetings, birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, and wedding receptions.
You also get our experienced event coordination team who ensures your setup matches your vision and your timeline stays on track.
Most clients book their hall rental 3-6 months in advance, especially for weekend events during peak seasons like spring and fall. However, we often have availability for events with shorter notice, particularly for weekday celebrations or corporate functions.
Great River and Suffolk County have busy event seasons, so earlier booking gives you more flexibility with dates and times. If you have a specific date in mind, it’s worth reaching out even if it seems far in advance.
We keep our booking calendar updated and can quickly let you know what’s available for your preferred dates.
Your hall rental includes the event space, tables, chairs, basic lighting, and sound system access. We also provide setup and breakdown services so you don’t have to worry about arranging furniture or cleaning up afterward.
Unlike many venues, we can also coordinate dance lessons if you’re planning a wedding or want to add entertainment to your event. This combination of venue and instruction services is unique to our Suffolk County location.
Additional services like catering coordination, special lighting, or extended rental hours can be added based on your specific needs and budget.
Yes, our space is designed to work for intimate gatherings of 20-30 people as well as larger celebrations up to 100 guests. The key is in how we configure the space and arrange seating to create the right atmosphere for your group size.
Smaller events often benefit from our more intimate setup options, while larger celebrations can take advantage of our full space and dance floor area. We’ve hosted everything from small anniversary dinners to large corporate holiday parties.
During your venue visit, we’ll walk through different layout options so you can see how the space will work specifically for your guest count and event style.
Yes, we provide convenient on-site parking for your guests. The parking area can accommodate the typical number of cars for events at our venue, and the location is easily accessible from major roads in Suffolk County.
Great River’s location makes it convenient for guests coming from across Long Island, and our parking setup means people won’t have to worry about finding street parking or walking long distances.
If you’re expecting an unusually large number of guests or have specific accessibility needs, let us know during planning so we can discuss any special arrangements.
We work with preferred catering partners who know our space and can provide everything from casual buffet service to formal plated dinners. This coordination approach often works better than trying to manage separate vendor relationships yourself.
Our catering partners understand the flow and setup of our Great River location, which means smoother service and fewer logistical complications on event day. They can accommodate various dietary requirements and budget levels.
We can also work with outside caterers if you have a specific preference, though our preferred partners offer the advantage of experience with our venue layout and equipment.
The main difference is our dance studio background—we understand how people move and celebrate in space, which influences everything from our floor quality to our sound system setup. Most venues just rent you a room; we create an environment designed for celebration.
We also offer the unique combination of venue rental and professional dance instruction. If you’re planning a wedding, we can teach you your first dance in the same space where your reception will happen, which helps with confidence and familiarity.
Our personalized approach means we work with you to customize the space rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package. Every event is different, and our Suffolk County experience helps us adapt to what you actually need.
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WORKING HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 2:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat: by appointment