How much does a Dance Party cost?
The cost depends on lots of things so it’s hard to give a fixed price. It depends on the length of your party, how many guests you will have, if I need to bring an assistant, if you want me to provide goodie bags etc. Please contact me with your enquiry and I will give you a quote for your specific party. There may also be an added cost if your party is outside of London, to cover travel.
For a dance party:
1hour party prices start from £120
1 1/2hour party prices start from £140
2hour party prices start from £160
For hen parties:
The price depends on if you want me to hire a space to hold the dancing hen party in, your location, how many hens are taking part and how long it will last.
Prices start from £150 (not including space hire)
For School Dance Workshops
Prices start from £225 for a half day workshop and £350 for a whole day workshop. This doesn’t include travel but these costs are kept to a minimum.
Please see Zest Dance Workshops for more details
Bat and Bar Mitzvah’s:
These parties are too hard to give you a rough cost as there are too many variables! Please get in touch and I can give you more information on prices for your special night.
Please contact me about any type of party with your specific requirements for a tailor made quote.
Where can I have a Dance Party?
Quite simply I will come to you.
I live in two places and split my time between London and St Leonards in East Sussex (best of both worlds I think). I’m used to travelling a lot in my job, so I am happy to drive further afield or get a train to your party. All I need is a safe space to fit all the party-goers in. Whether it’s a room or studio you’ve hired, a school hall, a large living room or a sunny back garden. I can fit Dance Parties around you.
I also run parties with my fabulous team of dance teachers. We can come to your party if you live in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Brighton or sunny Hastings or anywhere in between! There may be a small extra charge for travel depending on where you live, please let me know and I will keep the travel costs to a minimum.
If you have any special requests, I’d be delighted to hear your ideas and tailor the party to suit you.
What is involved in a Dance Party?
I start with a warm up, play lots of dance games with prizes, teach the main dance, perform what we have learnt, and finish with a cool down.
Dance is an excellent way for children to keep fit and active. It increases their coordination and confidence and they feel a great sense of personal achievement. When done at a party it is also very inclusive and a great way to promote group participation irrespective of ability and kids really bond with each other.
How long does a Dance Party last?
A party usually lasts from 90 minutes to two hours, but this can be adjusted to suit your needs. I can pop to your party and teach a dance for an hour, or stay for two hours and run the whole party for you – it’s up to you.
I recommend a break in the middle for a drink (as we’ll get pretty hot!) and then do the second half finishing in a performance. If you want to have the party food in the middle then that is included in my time, as long as I get a cheese and pineapple chunk on a stick!
Will we perform?
Yes, if you want to perform that’s great as it gives a lovely end and climax to your party. Whatever you have learnt, we can do an informal sharing to parents and friends at the end of the party.
Will I get Olivia coming to my party?
It depends on the date of your party and if I already have a booking. I will try to do it but if I am double booked I have other amazing teachers that I send out to parties. All my teachers are very experienced with CRB checks, and are fabulous dancers and teachers!
Music?
I will bring my own music on cd and can bring a cd player with me. If you have a working cd player it would be great if I can use yours. All my music is suitable for young ears with no swearing! If we are dancing in a garden we will need an extension lead or batteries in the cd player…
How old do the participants have to be?
As long a you are able to dance I can come to your party! The youngest I do is three years and I can go to as old as you want! I tailor the dance to the specific party and make the material suitable for that age group, a four year old party will be very different to a 15 year old one, or a hen party.
What do I wear for a dance party?
Anything comfortable to dance in. Or you could do a fancy dress theme for example Pop stars, Disney or Harry Potter! Myself or your Dance Party teacher will also come dressed up in your chosen theme, so let me know what it is!
Do you do make up for the children?
Yes we can do mini make overs for the children if you would like.
Mini makeovers for the girls include: spakly makeup and glitter hair spray
Mini Makeovers for the boys include: hair gel, coloured hair spray, transfer tattoos
For up to 25 children £20
For over 25 children £30
When and how do I pay?
I ask for a deposit when you book your party of usually 20%, this secures your party date. A bank transfer is an easy way to pay. I require the remainder of the payment on the day of the party, in either cash, cheque or a bank transfer.
Do you provide party bags?
Yes I can provide the party bags for you so you don’t need to worry about it. Just let me know the age of the children attending and if they are into super girly princessy stuff or hate that kind of thing but still want an exciting present at the end of the party. The prices of the bags depend on how many guests you have and how much you want in them. Prices start from £3 per goodie bag.
Insurance?
Every teacher who works for Dance Parties has dance insurance which covers participants in our care, and we also all have a current CRB check. We can bring these documents to your party if you require it, just ask!