How Big Should an Event Dance Floor Be?

When thinking of successful social events such as weddings, company parties, reunions, and more, you likely think about the entertainment. An active, crowded dance floor can make an event memorable, and determining your event's dance floor size can be key to that event’s success.

When planning an event, you can customize the floor size to your needs with a temporary event dance floor. Finding the perfect dance floor size will ensure you always have enough space, but won’t have a big, empty-looking floor, either.

How to Determine the Size of Your Event Dance Floor

Regardless of the type of dance floor and the purpose it will serve, Greatmats recommends 9 square feet of flooring per person. You want to provide enough room for your dancers to be able to move and groove freely without feeling overcrowded. We find the 9-square-foot rule to be the sizing sweet spot.


Obviously, if you are providing flooring for a dance studio or performance area, you can assume that all participants will be dancing, making it easier to know the exact square footage needed. For example, if you have 10 students in a tap dance class, you will need 90 square feet of tap dance flooring.

Determining the amount of flooring needed for a social event, such as a wedding reception, may not be as simple. It is said that, on average, you can assume that about 40 percent of your wedding guests will be dancing at one time. You know your guest list and their social behaviors better than anyone else does, but 40 percent is a general rule of thumb.

There are a few things to take into consideration, however. For instance, if you’re accommodating a younger crowd who would tend to dance the night away, you may have to bump that 40 percent up. Alternatively, if the majority of your guests are elderly, you may reduce the number below 40 percent. However, if you have a guest list that is a blend of all ages, 40 percent is a safe bet.

So, if you have 200 guests attending your wedding and you use our suggested 9 square feet per person rule, you would want 720 square feet of dance floor space. (40 percent of 200 is 80 x 9 = 720)



There are other situations where you may need less space or a different dance floor design. You might want to create a dance floor on stage for a dance company recital, or you might need a flooring solution that works for a tent or banquet hall.

That’s where dance floor tiles and panels are so beneficial. When you’re using tiles and panels to construct your floor, you can create custom dimensions.

Many kits are available in 10x10, 12x12, 15x15, 16x16, and 18x18 sizes, but you can attach or remove sections to change your dance floor’s dimensions. You may find that a square floor isn’t a great fit in the space, so you might want to explore rectangular dimensions for a better fit.

Portable Event Dance Floors

At Greatmats, we offer many products that are ideal for use as event dance floors. You can add or remove tiles to customize the dance floor size to your needs, plus these products are easy to store, transport, and install. Whether you’re outfitting a ballroom for a wedding or are planning a large party, these products are highly versatile and designed to perform.

EZ Portable Dance Floor

The EZ Portable Dance Floor is a 12x12-inch tile, which gives you optimal control over the dimensions of your floor. The tiles are designed to be repeatedly installed and removed, and they’re a highly durable choice for banquets, hotels, and portable tents.

The tiles feature a raised design that lets air and water flow underneath to speed drying. Once installed, the tiles fit tightly together, and their snap-together design makes for a simple and quick installation.

The commercial-grade vinyl top surface allows these tiles to withstand significant use, even in commercial settings. You can purchase ramped border edging in black, which makes for a smooth transition onto and off the floor. These tiles are available in six realistic wood grain options, allowing you to choose the precise aesthetic that you want your floor to have.

Home Dance Floor Package Adagio Cushion

The Home Dance Floor Package Adagio Cushion includes Marley dance floor, foam tiles, and a roll of tape, so you have everything needed for a fast installation. The flooring surface is ideal for ballet, hip-hop, modern, tap, jazz, and other dance styles, giving you the quality that you want in a floor for performances as well as for events.

The Sport Plus Designer foam tiles serve as the dance floor’s foundation, and the Marley floor surface accommodates hard or soft shoes, as well as barefoot dancers. The finished dance floor is a high-quality surface that delivers an optimal combination of durability and firmness, as well as the traction that dancers need.

This dance floor package is ideal for home use, and it creates a 10.5 x 10 foot floor.

Home Dance Subfloor

With the Home Dance Subfloor, you can easily create the foundation needed for a quality dance floor. The subfloor features a soft foam tile bottom layer that’s topped with plastic athletic tiles, providing cushion and support for your dance floor.

The foam tiles measure 2x2 feet, while the plastic tiles are 1x1 foot. By connecting the tiles together and layering them, you can create a dance floor that delivers optimal performance.

Because the tiles can be connected and disconnected, they are easily portable, and installing them is easy. You can install a firm Marley dance floor as the top surface, creating a floor that’s suitable for professional and amateur dancers.

Rosco Dance Floor Reversible

The Rosco Dance Floor Reversible is a portable Marley dance flooring that supports ballet and soft shoe dance. The flooring is designed to provide an optimal slip coefficient, allowing dancers to perform at their best, and is ideal for performances, recitals, and more.

You can install this flooring using vinyl tape, and it’s reversible for convenience. While this flooring can be installed permanently, it is designed to be portable, so you can use it for events, and you can take it with you to ensure you always have a top-quality dance floor available for performances.

If you’ll be creating large dance floors, you can purchase an entire roll of this flooring. If you know the dimensions of your smaller floor, then custom-cut lengths are available.

SnapLock Dance Floor XL Standard Tiles

The SnapLock Dance Floor XL Standard Tiles are highly versatile tiles suitable for indoor or outdoor use. These tiles measure 18x18 inches, plus they come pre-assembled in 3x3-foot sections, so they’re quick and easy to install.

Since the tiles are waterproof, they’re highly durable. Each tile features 840 support pegs per square foot, which help hold the tiles in place to prevent them from shifting while in use. PowerLock technology also helps keep the tiles interlocked, making them ideal for large events with many guests.

Available in highly realistic wood grain finishes, these tiles are an eye-catching addition to your event.

Contact Greatmats for Your Event Dance Floor Needs

At Greatmats, we have a large selection of dance floor products that give you the ability to customize the floor’s size. Whether you’re looking for a product that will withstand commercial use or you’re planning a backyard party with a smaller capacity, we can help you find the best dance floor for your needs.


Contact our customer service team today. We can provide product samples and shipping quotes, plus we can help you determine the amount of flooring you’ll need to order to create a dance floor that meets your specific measurements.