Planning guide

Dance event
checklist.

A venue-first checklist covering programme, guests, safety, sound, lighting, hospitality, access and close-down.

Reviewed 1 September 2026 by CanDance Studios
Dance event checklist.Planning guides

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Dance event checklist.

01

Programme and people

Confirm the full running order, expected attendance, age profile, teachers, performers, crew, suppliers and one authorised decision-maker.

  • Arrival and doors-open times
  • Workshop, show and social transitions
  • Final departure and handover
02

Venue and production

Map floor, stage, reception, bar, cloakroom, storage, changing and emergency routes. Confirm sound inputs, microphones, lighting cues, projector content and power before load-in.

03

Safety and hospitality

Agree capacity, responsible contacts, access control, first aid, incident reporting, food and drink, cleaning and neighbour considerations.

04

After the final track

Allow time for guests to leave, suppliers to collect, equipment checks, waste, cleaning and a final venue handover. Record agreed changes for the next edition.