Dance School Hires
Host your dance school show at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth. Enjoy a sprung Harlequin floor, stadium seating, full tech support & ticketing services.
A trusted home for dance school shows since 2010
Our Venue was designed to showcase dance in particular. Features include
- A sprung Harlequin dance floor.
- Black box staging.
- Stadium style seating for 180 people with an excellent view from every seat.
- A full lighting rig and sound system.
- Back wall projection.
- Holding space for up to 120 performers.
Our team have the expertise to manage the venue giving you the time to focus on creating your event. We offer ticketing services through our website, by phone and counter. We use premium theatre ticketing technology and can create ticketing packages to suit.
Thank you for all your help with facilitating our visit. We were welcomed by front of house and found everyone so helpful. The event went really well & we hope to return to Pavilion Dance in the future.
The staff have been extremely helpful and accommodating. The Venue Manager was very good at communicating with me and adjusting our booking when needed. We couldn't fault anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire as a dance school?
This depends on your needs, but rates are hourly, and we can give you a full quote once we understand how your time with us might work. As one of our objectives as a charity, we do offer a discount on our commercial rate for hires that involve working with young people.
How far in advance to I need to book?
We recommend at least 12 months in advance if possible as space fills up fast in our calendar! We can sometimes work at shorter notice.
What is the financial outlay in advance for a dance school hire?
Provided you sell your tickets through Pavilion Dance, the deposit is just 25%.
Can you sell my tickets?
Absolutely! We use industry leading software to sell online, backed up by our sales team to sell over the phone and in person. We charge a small commission to cover banking and software costs.
What else would I need to provide to form a hire?
We would need a copy your Public Liability Insurance, a Risk Assessment for your event and a copy of your Safeguarding Policy. Closer to the event, we would ask for more detail about the specific requirements of your event.