Dance Performance Venue and Dancer Safety Inspection Checklist

Dancers rely on safe floor surfaces, adequate lighting, and proper warm-up conditions to prevent injury. This inspection verifies the performance environment is safe for dance before rehearsals or performances begin.

Industry: Events & Entertainment
Frequency: Per Performance / Per Day
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Role: Stage Manager / Company Manager
Total Items: 25

Floor Surface and Condition

Inspect dance floor surface and condition.

Floor surface appropriate for planned dance style (sprung floor for ballet/contemporary)?
Floor clean and dry - no wet spots, wax buildup, or debris?
Marley or vinyl dance surface taped at all seams with no lifting edges?
No splinters, nail heads, holes, or rough patches on floor surface?
Wing floors and cross-over areas safe for rapid dancer movement?

Lighting for Dancer Safety

Verify lighting adequacy for dancer safety.

Work lights adequate for warm-up and rehearsal?
Show lighting not creating blind spots or hazardous glare for dancers?
Stage edge clearly visible to dancers under show lighting conditions?
Glow tape or safety marks in place for blackout scene navigation?

Lifts and Acrobatics Safety

Verify lifts and acrobatics safety.

All lifts rehearsed and cleared by choreographer before performance?
Spotters assigned for aerial work, lifts, or high-risk acrobatics?
Harness and rigging inspected for any aerial or flying work?
Adequate warm-up time before lifts or acrobatics?

Environmental Conditions for Dancers

Verify environmental conditions are safe for dancers.

Stage temperature adequate for dancer performance (minimum 65°F/18°C)?
Adequate ventilation - no excessive heat or CO2 from large casts under stage lighting?
Water accessible to dancers in wings?
No hazardous substances (paint fumes, cleaning chemicals) in stage area before performance?

Injury Prevention and Response

Verify injury prevention and response capability.

First aid kit accessible backstage?
Physical therapist or athletic trainer present for major productions?
Dancer injury reporting process communicated to company?
Process for stopping performance in case of serious dancer injury established?

Audience Safety

Verify audience safety for dance performance.

All house emergency exits clear and illuminated?
Audience warned of strobe lighting effects per accessibility requirements?
Accessible seating positions available?
Orchestra pit covered or guarded when not in use?

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Why Use This Dance Performance Venue and Dancer Safety Inspection Checklist?

This dance performance venue and dancer safety inspection checklist helps events & entertainment teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for stage manager / company manager professionals, this checklist covers 25 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per performance / per day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Dance Performance Venue and Dancer Safety Inspection Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 25 inspection items across 6 sections: Floor Surface and Condition, Lighting for Dancer Safety, Lifts and Acrobatics Safety, Environmental Conditions for Dancers, Injury Prevention and Response, Audience Safety. It is designed for events & entertainment operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed per performance / per day. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Who should use this Dance Performance Venue and Dancer Safety Inspection Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Stage Manager / Company Manager professionals in the events & entertainment industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.