Consider the size, lighting, positioning and surface of the dance floor
Whether it's a big business event or an employee party, the positioning of the dance floor significantly contributes to the party's success! If the dance floor is positioned incorrectly, not many guests will find their way onto it, and the party will be over before it starts. As an event DJ, tips on the correct positioning of the dance floor are part of the consultation - after all, we all want everyone to dance and have an unforgettable party in the end, don't we? So here are my 8 tips on positioning the dance floor so that the party will be fantastic!
So here are my 8 tips on positioning the dance floor so that the party will be fantastic!
1. Do not plan a dance floor that is too small or too large
At a more significant event, it can quickly happen that the dance floor is planned to be too large. At a large event, it can quickly happen that the dance floor is planned to be too large. However, the dancing guests will soon be lost on the dance floor if it is too big. Most people love dancing in a group, but many quickly feel uncomfortable if there is a lot of space around them and they feel that the others in the room are watching them. Creating a perfect atmosphere is often tricky if the dance floor is too big. zu groß, sehen die tanzenden Gäste schnell verloren auf der Tanzfläche aus. Die meisten lieben es, in der Gruppe zu tanzen, aber viele fühlen sich auch schnell unwohl, wenn um sie herum viel Freiraum ist und sie das Gefühl haben, dass die anderen im Saal sie beobachten. Bei einer zu großen Tanzfläche ist es dann oft schwierig, richtig gute Stimmung aufkommen zu lassen.
Planning with two people per square metre of dance floor has proven to be a good idea. Of course, the dance floor shouldn't be too small either. But it is always easier to enlarge a dance floor on an ad hoc basis than to make it smaller. If more dance floor space is needed, the service staff can quickly move a few tables next to the dance floor so that the party people have more room.
2. Surface of dance floors: Eliminate tripping hazards
The dance floor should not be too smooth and should always have a firm surface so that even ladies' shoes with heels will have no problems. In addition, avoid anything that could be a tripping hazard: For example, decorative carpets, laid cables, or confetti on a smooth dance floor.
3. Avoid unnecessary distance between the event DJ and the guests
The closer I am to the party and the dance floor as an event DJ, the better! That way, I'm part of the party and can immediately see how the party guests react to the next song. I also experience time and time again that the dancers are thrilled to get in touch with me as a DJ and love to show and signal that they really like the current song. None of this is possible if I'm positioned too far away from the dance floor at the DJ booth - even on a stage! Close is perfect!
4. The magic dance triangle
Ideally, the dance floor, bar, and event DJ should be positioned near each other: In the magic dance triangle! At the beginning of the evening, many guests like to watch the party from a safe distance before finally mingling with the party crowd. It's just a few quick steps from the bar to the dance floor. It's also lovely to refresh at the bar immediately after dancing the night away. And the closer the bar is to the dance floor, the quicker the guests return!
5. Two reasons to have bar tables around the dance floor
For the same reason as mentioned under point 4, from an event DJ's point of view, I always recommend placing enough bar tables around the dance floor. From here, the hustle and bustle on the dance floor can be observed, and the guests can get into the groove. After a while, the step onto the dance floor is only a small one! At the same time, the bar tables offer dancers the opportunity to step off the dance floor to the side, take a breather for a few minutes but still be part of the party. They're back on the dance floor as soon as their next favourite song hits the turntables!
6. Create a sense of unity for all party guests
At business parties and company celebrations, guests don't always want to dance that evening or simply want to take the opportunity to chat. Therefore, there should always be a few tables available further away from the dance floor where guests can have a good chat and still be part of the party. After all, it is precisely on these occasions that a "we" feeling should be created.
7. The dance floor becomes a true focal point with the proper lighting
By the time the party starts, the dance floor should be the centre of the event. With the proper lighting and a little decoration, it is visually emphasised and becomes the focal point of the evening. The guests are automatically attracted to the party. For the rest of the evening, the lighting situation contributes significantly to the success on the dance floor. It is essential to avoid too much light, as it makes guests feel too much in the "limelight" when dancing. An event DJ can provide professional advice on lighting to create a cool club atmosphere where everyone wants nothing more than to dance!
8. Avoid distractions that draw people away from the dance floor
Many additional attractions are often organised for the guests at business events and large company parties - which is fantastic. The only thing to be considered carefully beforehand is where to place these additional offers. After all, anything outside the party room also draws party guests away from the dance floor - which can affect the atmosphere on the dance floor. For example, if a photo booth is set up near the dance floor, it is part of the party and is used extensively, but without leaving the dance floor empty for a long time. If, on the other hand, a photo van is to be found outside the hall or even the building, the guests leave the dance floor for a longer period and their passion for the party cools down. It is, therefore, always ideal to place additional attractions relatively close to the party.