If you're a dance teacher and you want to find a venue to start your own dance classes. Use this checklist as a guide to ensure you choose the right venue for your business.
1) Location - If you plan on teaching children then a choosing a venue in a residential area with a range of local schools will be the key to your marketing your business. Alternatively you should use venues in locations near good public transport facilities for adult classes. Free Car parking will also be a bonus. Also check out the area for any other dance classes offering the same dance genre as you, stepping on the toes of another dance teacher is not always a wise move.
2) If you're looking to rent premises get quotes from church halls, lesure centres, community centres, school halls & private halls. Compare rates and consider which venue will naturally attract more awareness for your class.
3) The floor should be one of the main features that helps you to decide which venue to choose. A sprung floor is safer on bones and joints, whilst certain steps such as jumps and acrobats would have to be avoided on solid floors. Also check that the floor is level and the wooden blocks are securely fitted.
4) You need adequate ventilation ! Are you able to open the windows or does the venue have air conditioning ? Cold halls in the winter can also higher the risk of injury if the dancers body temperature is not warmly maintained. Enquire about the heating facilities.
5) Are the Emergency Exits easily accessed ? Quite often halls are jammed packed full of equipment and pathways to the emergency doors can be an overlooked.
6) Does the rent also cover occasional access to other rooms ? For example a kitchen or a waiting room. Waiting rooms can be use for the parents to sit in whilst you are teaching a childrens dance class or maybe the room can be used as backstage for a show / exams. Check the kitchen and toilets to ensure any utensils and cleaning products are out of childrens reach.
7) Does the venue provide stereo equipement ? Is it in working order ? Are you liable for any damages ?
8) Lighting - Does the hall feel dark & gloomy ? Is there much natural light ? Does the hall feel inviting and comfortable for you and your students. What are your first impressions ?
9) Is the hall being used before your time slot ? If so, who is responsible for clearing up after them ? Do they end their classes on time ?
10) Some older halls could be lacking funds and therefore are unable to repair or solve certain issues. Obtain feedback from other hall users and the caretaker to find out if there are any problems they are currently experiencing with the venue.
All the best
Dawn DeMendonca
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