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
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About this guide
Dance event checklist.
01Programme 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
02Venue 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.
03Safety and hospitality
Agree capacity, responsible contacts, access control, first aid, incident reporting, food and drink, cleaning and neighbour considerations.
04After 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.