How to create cool dance floors

As there is large mark-ups possible with hospitality management and people are willing to pay top dollar for this, there is potentially a lot of money to be made in the entertainment industry. As dance floors and the atmosphere around them are quite essential to any good party, a significant part of earning a good profit in the entertainment industry, whether at a permanent club or a temporary site, is the creation a cool dance floor, which will be detailed below.

Size and location of the dance floor

Size and location of the dance floor Two of the foremost considerations for prospective dance floors is the location and the size of them. Significant thought needs to be given to whether the dance floor (or dance floors) should be small due to logistical restrictions or to create an ‘intimate’ feel or whether the dance floor should be large to create a collective, communal feel, like that of a rave (although raves are often free, spontaneous, unplanned affairs). Logistic of the dance floor Other important considerations should be the spacing of the dance floor in relation to the bars and seating areas. Where possible, dance floors and bars should not be so far apart that movement between them is tricky (and thus revenue is down from the lack of drinks purchases). Yet, if they are too close, the two areas can merge together with negative results; people may feel awkward dancing if it is too congested.

Lighting,sound and special features of the dance floor and the personnel

Lighting and sound Another important consideration when one is planning a party is the ambiance of the place. This can be manipulated through appropriate lighting and sound arrangements. For example, a joyful occasion, such as a wedding will typically have light lighting and simple sound. However, a disco event may have a starlit dance floor, disco balls and colourful, flashing lights, and a rave event may have booming sub-woofers full of bass, a large, unadorned dance floor and strobe lighting. Special features of the dance floor It is also worth thinking about special features of the dance floor which may attract customers. These may include raised cages and/or stages for dancing (including ‘go-go’ girls), catwalks, water features, disco floor lighting and balconies. Personnel Once all the ergonomic logistics (of which I have mentioned just a few) are in place, one needs to start thinking about the personnel for the event. Two of the foremost considerations for the dance floor itself will be the availability of the DJs for hire and security men, also known as ’bouncers’.