Dance Classes Risk Assessment

Typical hazards & measures

• Overuse and repetitive strain — Plan rotations to limit repeated sequences, schedule rest stations, vary loads across classes, monitor for pain or swelling, modify intensity after growth spurts, and record niggles for early intervention and contact with parents where needed.
• Electrical and AV equipment — Route power and audio leads through covers or overhead, secure portable speakers and projectors, keep sockets accessible for isolation, stop class during any equipment move, and prohibit pupils from plugging, unplugging or repositioning powered kit.
• Partner work and lifts — Introduce lifts only after competence checks, assign spotters, teach clear cues and exits, keep the lift zone uncluttered, restrict height and complexity by age, and stop immediately if timing, grip or trust becomes uncertain at any point.
• Props and portable set pieces — Check props for sharp edges, loose parts or splinters, introduce them only after movement phrases are secure, store between runs, and appoint a prop marshal to issue, count and return items so the floor remains clear during transitions.
• Space crowding and collisions — Set maximum numbers by floor area and genre, mark zones and travel lines, stagger diagonals, brief "eyes up, pass on the right," separate beginners from advanced groups, and pause work whenever spacing degrades below safe margins.