Dance floor
LED and mirror dance floor rental
A modular surface that turns any function room or garden into a dance area. It is chosen by size, by the existing floor and by the type of party, not from a catalogue.
- Finishes
- LED, mirror, white, black
- Format
- Modules, made-to-measure surface
- Set-up
- Included, with levelling
- Use
- Weddings, galas and parties
- Area
- Seville and province
What it is
A floor that lights up too
The dance floor is a modular platform assembled on top of the existing floor. The LED version has built-in lighting beneath a translucent surface; the mirror version reflects the light from the rig.
Its practical job is to define the space. In a garden, a courtyard or a large function room, people don't dance unless there is a spot that says “this is where we dance”. A different surface underfoot does that better than any sign, and it also solves a physical problem: dancing on albero (compacted sand), grass or gravel in heels is uncomfortable and ends early.
The most requested finishes
- Colour LED: each module lights up and changes colour. It can be static, run in sequences or be synchronised with the music and the rest of the lighting.
- Starlit: points of white light on a dark background. It is the most elegant finish and the one that suits weddings with understated décor best.
- Mirror: a reflective surface that multiplies the light from the rig. Very striking in photos, but it needs a decent lighting set-up above it to shine.
- Plain white or black: no lighting. For when all you need is a firm, clean surface over uneven ground.
Sizes
What size do you need
| Factor | What it means |
|---|---|
| No. of guests | Not everyone dances at once: it is calculated on the share who dance, not the total |
| Type of party | A wedding with a live band gets more people onto the floor than a company dinner |
| Shape of the space | Square, rectangular or L-shaped, depending on where the tables and the DJ booth are |
| Existing floor | Albero, grass, gravel or tiles: it changes the levelling and the set-up time |
| DJ booth position | The dance floor faces the DJ or the stage, not the other way round |
| Walkways and access | There must be space to move around it and safe edging along the perimeter |
Set-up
Levelling is half the job
A well-installed dance floor doesn't move, doesn't sound hollow and has no step to trip over. That doesn't come from the quality of the equipment alone: it comes from the setting-out.
The modules sit on an adjustable substructure that adapts to the ground. On smooth tiles the set-up is quick; in a sloping courtyard or on albero it has to be levelled point by point, and that takes time. The edges are then finished with ramps or perimeter trims, so there is no sharp edge to trip over and people can step on and off without a misstep.
What we ask before setting up
- Exactly where it goes and how much the ground slopes at that point.
- Whether access allows a trolley: the modules are heavy and come in large quantities.
- What time we can get in and whether the caterers will already have set up the tables.
- Where the power for the illuminated version comes from and how the cable can be routed without crossing walkways.
- Whether there will be low fog, because the dance floor is where it works best.
Take-down matters too: it happens in the early hours, with people still around, and has to be done without wrecking the estate's garden or floor. It is included, but the venue should know what time it will happen.
Common mistakes
What to avoid
- Ordering one that is too big. A huge, half-empty dance floor sends exactly the opposite message to the one you want. Better a little on the snug side and full.
- Putting it far from the bar. People dance where the drinks and the music are. A dance floor at the far end of the garden stays empty.
- Choosing mirror without lighting above it. A mirror dance floor reflects whatever is there; without a lighting rig, it reflects darkness.
- Forgetting the slope. “It's flat”, judged by eye, usually means a two or three-centimetre difference that has to be compensated for during set-up.
- Not factoring in the schedule. If the caterers set up the tables in the morning and we arrive later, the trolley may no longer fit through the way it was supposed to come in.
- Assuming the dance floor lights the party. It lights the floor. Lighting for the dance area is a separate thing and is set up separately.
The service
What dance floor rental includes
Setting-out and measurements
We define the surface, shape and orientation from the floor plan or photos of the space before the truck is loaded.
Transport and set-up
We deliver, assemble, level and finish the perimeter. You don't handle a single module.
Levelling on any surface
Tiles, albero, grass or gravel. On uneven ground it takes longer, but it can be done.
Lighting control
Static colours, sequences or sync with the music, coordinated with the rest of the lighting rig.
Take-down at the end
We pack up when the party ends and leave the space as we found it.
Often booked with
The dance floor is the ground; you still need what goes above it
An LED dance floor with a weak sound system and no lighting above it only looks half as good. It is usually booked together with the rest of the party set-up.
What size dance floor do I need for my wedding?
It isn't calculated on the total number of guests, because they never all dance at once. With the number of guests, the type of party and where the DJ booth will be, we will propose a specific size. Our advice is usually to go slightly smaller rather than too big.
Can it be installed on grass or albero?
Yes. In fact, that is one of the main reasons to rent one, because dancing on soft ground is uncomfortable. It requires levelling the substructure and more set-up time, so it needs to be built into the schedule.
Can the LED dance floor be synchronised with the music?
Yes, it can run in sync, in programmed sequences or in a single static colour. At weddings, many couples prefer a steady colour for the first dance and the dynamic mode once the party gets going.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on the size and, above all, on the floor. On smooth tiles it is quick; on uneven ground levelling can take several hours. We need the area to be clear when we arrive.
Is it slippery, or does it get scratched by heels?
The surface is non-slip and designed for heavy use. The modules are inspected after every event and any damaged ones are replaced, so no dance floor goes out to the next wedding with marks on it.
Can it be used outdoors if rain is forecast?
It is routinely installed outdoors, but rain means covering it or moving the party indoors. As with the rest of the set-up, it is best to agree a plan B with the venue from the start.
The lighting
What the lighting looks like once it's rigged
Fixtures, truss and effects, hung and focused before anyone walks in.
Tell us how many guests and where
With that, we will tell you what dance floor size makes sense and how it will look set up in your space.
