Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Dance Floor
If you’re in the process of planning a party, wedding, or event, chances are that you’re going to need a dance floor! With so many options to choose from, it can become quite overwhelming when it comes to making a decision. That’s why we’ve put together this Ultimate Guide to Dance Floor Hire! In this guide, we’ll cover why you need a dance floor and how it can influence the entire atmosphere of your event! We’ll also cover all the different dance floor options, what size you need, and where you should set up your dance floor.
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Dance floors look great and are a lot of fun, but do you really need one at your event? The short answer is yes, you do! Whether you’re hosting a house party, wedding, or corporate event, a dance floor is an absolute must. Especially if you want your guests up and dancing! The key to making an event an unforgettable experience for your guests is to make them feel good. Dancing is a key ingredient in this!
Why Do You Need a Dance Floor?
1. Get your guests up and dancing
If you want your guests to be dancing throughout the night, you need to provide a space for them to do so. Even if your guests are eager to boogie, they might be hesitant to do so if there is no dance floor clearly laid out for them. Having a dedicated dance area will encourage your guests to dance the night away and create great party memories. Not only can a dance floor create a great party atmosphere, but it can also act as a focal point for your event space. Choosing the right style and colour of dance floor to perfectly match your theme can significantly enhance the look of your event.
2. Create a stable surface
Another key reason for choosing to hire a dance floor for your event is if the ground or floor surface is not suitable. This can turn into a hazard for your guests! If your guests are dancing on grass or uneven surfaces, or if the surface is just not suitable for dancing, they will be less likely to dance at all.
2. Protect the ground/surface underneath
Dance floors are also often hired to protect the ground/surface underneath where the event is happening. If your event is at home and you have expensive flooring, a dance floor will help to protect it. Any group of people dancing in one spot can cause great wear on the floor surface. Even more so if drinks are spilled and glasses are broken. A dance floor will help you to protect any surface, even if your event is outside and you want to protect the grass!
Read more here about why you need a dance floor at your wedding!
Dance Floor Options
Illuminated LED Dance Floor
Illuminated LED Dance Floors are the perfect option if you are looking to add the ‘WOW’ factor to your event. Create an amazing party atmosphere where your guests won’t want to stop dancing! These dance floors have lots of different colours and patterns that change throughout the night to keep your guests stimulated and bring your party to life. They can also be custom programmed at an extra charge to specifically suit your party or event colour scheme!
An Illuminated LED Dance Floor is perfect for creating an exciting disco vibe for a 60s, 70s, and 80s theme. You can even use the single tiles as a light-up podium for your event! Our LED Dance Floors range in price from $810-$9,900 (not including delivery and installation). This dance floor cannot be set up outdoors.
Sizing:
All our dance floors come in various sizes that enable you to customise them to fit your event space. Each tile is 1m x 1m and our dance floors can be configured using a minimum of 9 tiles (3m x 3m) and a maximum of 110 tiles (10m x 11m). The size of the dance floor you need for your space will determine how much it costs.
- 3m x 3m (9 tiles): holds 18-36 people
- 3m x 4m (12 tiles): holds 24-48 people
- 4m x 4m (16 tiles): holds 32-64 people
- 4m x 5m (20 tiles): holds 40-80 people
- 5m x 5m (25 tiles): holds 50-100 people
- 5m x 6m (30 tiles): holds 60-120 people
- 6m x 6m (36 tiles): holds 72-144 people
- 7m x 7m (49 tiles): holds 98-196 people
- 8m x 8m (64 tiles): holds 128-256 people
- 9m x 9m (81 tiles): holds 162-324 people
- 10m x 10m (100 tiles): holds 242-484 people
- 10m x 11m (110 tiles) holds 242-484 people
Dance floor edging can be hired as an optional extra for $15 per piece but is not a requirement. We recommend having edging if you are hiring a dance floor that is any larger than 5m x 5m. Edging will add 27cm on each side of the dance floor. As our dance floors need to be professionally installed, there will be added labor costs as well as the hire and delivery costs. Again, this is dependent on the size of the dance floor you are hiring!
Black & White Dance Floor
Black & White Dance Floors are perfect for creating a focal point for your event! The chequered pattern will bring a uniqueness to your event which will entice your guests to get up and dance.
Black & White Dance Floors work perfectly to create a glamorous vibe for a 1920s Great Gatsby Theme and a Studio 54 Theme. This dance floor has a standard gloss finish, not a high gloss finish. It ranges in price from $360-$1,960 (not including delivery and installation). The Black & White Dance Floor can be installed onto any surface but cannot be installed outdoors unless it is completely undercover.
Sizing:
Each Black & White Dance Floor tile is 1.2m x 1.2m, and can be configured into different sizing to suit your event space. A minimum of 9 tiles (3.6m x 3.6m) and a maximum of 49 tiles (8.4m x 8.4m) can be used.
- 3.6m x 3.6m (9 tiles): holds 27-45 people
- 3.6m x 4.8m (12 tiles): holds 36-60 people
- 4.8m x 4.8m (16 tiles): holds 48-80 people
- 4.8m x 6m (20 tiles): holds 60-100 people
- 6m x 6m (25 tiles): holds 75-125 people
- 6m x 7.2m (30 tiles): holds 90-150 people
- 7.2m x 7.2m (36 tiles): holds 108-180 people
- 7.2m x 8.4m (42 tiles): holds 126-210 people
- 8.4m x 8.4m (49 tiles): holds 147-245 people
This dance floor comes with silver edging around the outside of the tiles which is included in the hire price. The edging is 10cm deep and will therefore add 10cm to each side of the dance floor when installed.
Black Dance Floor
A Black Dance Floor is always a solid option to suit just about every event theme and style. Neutral and stylish, the dark colour won’t take away from other focal points and main attractions of your event. A Black Dance Floor will help to make your event shine and get your guests up to dance the night away!
Our Black Dance Floor is great for weddings, darker-themed parties, and corporate events. You can even add custom decals to personalise your event and enhance your theming!
This dance floor has a standard gloss finish and does not have a highly reflective surface. Set up this dance floor on any surface to cover any boring or unsightly flooring, however, it cannot be installed outdoors unless it is completely covered. The Black Dance Floor ranges in price from $360-$1,960 (not including delivery and installation) depending on what size you are after!
Sizing:
Each Black Dance Floor tile is 1.2m x 1.2m and it can be configured in different sizing to suit your event space.
- 3.6m x 3.6m (9 tiles): holds 27-45 people
- 3.6m x 4.8m (12 tiles): holds 36-60 people
- 4.8m x 4.8m (16 tiles): holds 48-80 people
- 4.8m x 6m (20 tiles): holds 60-100 people
- 6m x 6m (26 tiles): holds 75-125 people
- 6m x 7.2m (30 tiles): holds 90-150 people
- 7.2m x 7.2m (36 tiles): holds 108-180 people
- 7.2m x 8.4m (42 tiles): holds 126-210 people
- 8.4m x 8.4m (49 tiles): holds 147-245 people
This dance floor comes with silver edging around the outside which is included in the hire price. The edging is 10cm deep and will therefore add 10cm to each side of the dance floor when installed.
White Dance Floor
A White Dance Floor is a great way to add elegance and class to your event, wedding, or party! Create a great party atmosphere for your guests and let them dance in style on a White semi-gloss Dance Floor.
Our White Dance Floor is perfect for creating a luxurious vibe for weddings and light-colour themed events. This dance floor is also perfect for adding custom decals for a personal touch! Set up this dance floor on any surface to cover/protect your flooring and complement your theme. This dance floor cannot be installed outdoors unless it is completely covered. The White Dance Floor ranges in price from $360-$1,960 (not including delivery and installation) depending on what size you are after!
Sizing:
Each White Dance Floor tile is 1.2m x 1.2m and it can be configured in different sizing to suit your event space using a minimum of 9 tiles (3.6m x 3.6m) and a maximum of 64 tiles (9.6m x 9.6m).
- 3.6m x 3.6m (9 tiles): holds 27-45 people
- 3.6m x 4.8m (12 tiles): holds 36-60 people
- 4.8m x 4.8m (16 tiles): holds 48-80 people
- 4.8m x 6m (20 tiles): holds 60-100 people
- 6m x 6m (26 tiles): holds 75-125 people
- 6m x 7.2m (30 tiles): holds 90-150 people
- 7.2m x 7.2m (36 tiles): holds 108-180 people
- 7.2m x 8.4m (42 tiles): holds 126-210 people
- 8.4m x 8.4m (49 tiles): holds 147-245 people
- 8.4m x 9.6m (56 tiles): holds 168-280 people
- 9.6m x 9.6m (64 tiles): holds 192-320 people
This dance floor comes with silver edging around the outside which is included in the hire price. The edging is 10cm deep and will therefore add 10cm to each side of the dance floor when installed.
Parquetry Dance Floor
A Parquetry Dance Floor is a great way to add some sophistication to your event while getting your guests up and dancing! Perfect for weddings, the Parquetry Dance Floor replicates a wooden style floor adding elegance to your event space.
This dance floor can be laid right on top of any indoor surface (as long as it is level) and has a matte finish. Hire prices for the Parquetry Dance Floor range from $230-$970 (not including delivery and installation).
Sizing:
Each Parquetry Dance Floor tile is 30.5cm x 30.5cm and can be configured in different sizing to perfectly fit your event space. Dance floors can be made using a minimum of 100 tiles (3.2m x 3.2m) and a maximum of 460 tiles (6.2m x 7.1m).
- 3.2m x 3.2m (100 tiles): holds 18-36 people
- 3.2m x 4.1m (130 tiles): holds 24-48 people
- 4.1m x 4.1m (169 tiles): holds 32-64 people
- 4.1m x 5m (208 tiles): holds 40-80 people
- 5m x 5m (256 tiles): holds 50-100 people
- 5m x 6.2m (320 tiles): holds 60-120 people
- 6.2m x 6.2m (400 tiles): holds 72-144 people
- 6.2m x 7.1m (460 tiles): holds 84-170 people
This dance floor comes with black edging which is included in the price. The edging is 13cm deep and will therefore add 13cm to each side of the dance floor when installed.
Outdoor Dance Floor
Hosting your event outside and need a space for your guests to dance? No problem! Our Outdoor Dance Floor can be placed on grass, concrete, and gravel (as long as it is level), and can be set up in any weather. It looks great too! Hang some festoon or fairy lights above it to create a beautiful space for your guests to dance into the night.
Perfect for outdoor weddings or any outdoor event that you require a dance floor area for! The Outdoor Dance Floor has a standard black finish, it is not high gloss. Pricing for this dance floor ranges from $420-$2,240 (not including delivery and installation).
Sizing:
Each Outdoor Dance Floor tile is 1.2m x 2.4m and can be configured to perfectly fit your event space using a minimum of 6 tiles (3.6m x 4.8m) and a maximum of 32 tiles (9.6m x 9.6m).
- 3.6m x 4.8m (6 tiles): holds 36-60 people
- 4.8m x 4.8m (8 tiles): holds 48-80 people
- 4.8m x 6m (10 tiles): holds 60-100 people
- 6m x 6m (12.5 tiles): holds 80-120 people
- 6m x 7.2m (15 tiles): holds 90-150 people
- 7.2m x 7.2m (18 tiles): holds 108-180 people
- 7.2m x 8.4m (21 tiles): holds 110-200 people
- 7.2m x 9.6m (24 tiles): holds 147-245 people
- 9.6m x 9.6m (32 tiles): holds 192-320 people
This dance floor does not come with edging and there will be a small (5.5cm) step up from the ground. Additionally, this dance floor needs to be professionally installed so there will be extra labor and delivery costs involved.
Dance Floor Decals
Want to take your Dance Floor to the next level? Add custom decals! Decals can add extra style to your first dance at your wedding, change the colour of your tiles, or simply add a personal touch to your event. Additionally, you can choose from hundreds of different font and colour options to create the perfect decal to suit your event.
Get in contact with our office to get an accurate quote for your dance floor decals!
What Size Dance Floor Do You Need?
Determining the size of your dance floor will be entirely dependent on how much space you have and the number of guests. Additionally, the atmosphere you want to create and how closely you want your guests to dance will influence the size you need.
Typically, if your guests know each other, they will dance close together rather than spread out. This means that if your dance floor is too big, you will lose the atmosphere instantly. It is therefore always better to go smaller and have it look fuller than the other way around. To create better party energy, we suggest about 3 people per square meter. If you want your guests to be more spread out, 2 people per square meter is ideal.
It is also important to keep in mind that not all of your guests will dance, and if they do they might not be dancing at the same time. If you count on 50% of your guests being on the dance floor at one time you can be sure that your dance floor will not be too big.
Where Should You Place Your Dance Floor?
At any party, event, or wedding, the dance floor often acts as a focal point. This means that even if your guests are not up and dancing, it is likely that they will gather around this area to watch other people. Therefore, setting up your dance floor as close to your bar area as possible is a great idea. Setting up your dance floor too far away from your bar will mean your guests will be constantly having to leave whenever they want a drink. Keeping them within a close distance will work to keep your guests together and will encourage everyone to bust a move!
If possible, try to set up your dance floor so that it is not in the way of high traffic areas such as the bathrooms and any doorways. This way you can keep everyone moving and keep the party energy high!
Conclusion
o, there you have it! The ultimate guide to dance floor hire for your next event, wedding, or party. Above all, creating a great atmosphere and energy for your event requires dancing. This means you need a dedicated dance area! To keep your guests connected and the energy moving, it is always better to keep your dance floor on the smaller side to make it feel full. Similarly, you should set up your dance floor so that is close to your bar area to help keep your guests together. Crack out this guide to dance floor hire when you start planning your next event and you are sure to have your guests dancing the night away!
Get in contact with us today to start planning your next unforgettable event. You can also check out more about our range of Dance Floors for hire here.
