Start with movement, not capacity
A room for 100 standing guests may not safely fit 100 active dancers. Describe travel, partner work, lifts, floorwork and teaching sightlines before deciding group size.
Planning guide
Choose the right
dance studio.
Compare usable floor, group movement, mirrors, sound, atmosphere, guest routes and event requirements before choosing a room.
Reviewed 1 September 2026 by CanDance Studios
Planning guidesAbout this guide
Choose the right dance studio.
Match facilities to the session
Mirrors matter for technique; stage, projector and microphones matter for demonstrations; reception, bar and cloakroom matter for public events. Only pay for the production level you need.
Compare CanDance's three rooms
Orange Studio is intimate and efficient, Purple Studio is versatile for groups and socials, and Main Hall is designed for scale, stage and production. Their current dimensions, images and equipment are listed on each studio page.
Check the total plan
The best room also fits arrival, setup, breaks, coats, equipment and cleanup. Use direct booking for straightforward 1–4 hour sessions and a custom request for larger or recurring plans.
Planning guideFloor, sound and lighting.
Understand the three technical foundations that shape safety, teaching quality, atmosphere and production at a dance event.
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Planning guideOrganise a dance workshop.
A practical sequence for planning the room, schedule, teachers, participant journey and production of a dance workshop.
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Planning guideDance event checklist.
A venue-first checklist covering programme, guests, safety, sound, lighting, hospitality, access and close-down.
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