Dance Classes Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• 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.
• Bags, coats and floor obstacles — Designate bag and coat zones away from exits and travel lines, use racks or cubbies along walls, sweep the floor between groups, remove unused chairs, and keep doorways clear so evacuation routes remain unobstructed at all times.
• Changing rooms and privacy — Operate changing areas with clear privacy rules and, where feasible, two-adult presence, restrict phone use, manage numbers during busy transitions, and provide inclusive options for pupils needing assistance under the school’s intimate-care policy.
• Dehydration and access to water — Schedule water breaks at defined intervals, keep refillable bottles at the studio edge, pause activity if headache or cramps appear, forbid energy drinks, and allow brief restroom access while maintaining supervision and headcounts.