How to Rent a Dance Floor for Your Next Party
Without a good dance floor, celebratory events such as wedding receptions and dance parties can grind to a halt. Providing a good dance floor enables your guests to loosen up and really get into the spirit of revelry. Before you rent a dance floor, you must know the scale of the party you are throwing and the kind of dancing that you expect your guests to perform. Does this Spark an idea?
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Determine the kind of party you are throwing, such as a formal dinner and dance, a club-party or a more active event such as a rave. Formal events may require a wood floor, which is more expensive than a plastic floor for casual events.
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Determine where the party will take place. Outdoor parties that are not covered by a tent or canopy are subject to elements such as rain, wind and moisture, which may require you to rent a waterproof dance floor.
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Approximate the number of people you expect to attend the party. The number of people at your party will affect the size of the dance floor that you rent. Typically, you should overestimate this number to account for people who may not have been invited but hear about the event and show up. In the case of a more formal event, which may include guest lists and assigned seating, your count will be much more accurate.
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Visit or contact local companies that rent dance floors. Provide the representatives with the details of your event.
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Choose your dance floor. You will likely be asked to choose among selections such as wood floors, vinyl floors and slate floors, as well as border trims in a number of colors. Some companies may also provide you with different options for graphics laid out over the floor. Pay a deposit to reserve the dance floor you select.
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Check with your city permit office to determine if you need to obtain a permit prior to having your dance floor installed.
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Tips & Warnings
Periodically check your dance floor during the party to ensure there are no structural problems.
If something goes wrong with the floor during your event, call the rental company. Attempting to fix the floor yourself may result in you incurring additional charges if your repairs damage the floor.
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