Dinner and dance

Felix Sim
5 min readMar 7, 2021

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Why are corporate dance and dinner events so important?

When most companies make a decision to cut down costs, it is common for a few annual events to be among the first items to be eliminated from the budget. However, it is important to know that these events offer much more than just a chance for members of staff to gather.

Here are some of the reasons why an annual corporate dinner and dance event is so important:

They help boost company culture

It is an established fact that when a company keeps its employees engaged, they are able to produce more. The dinner and dance event or any other event presents an ideal opportunity for your company to highlight its culture and core values. No one wants to work for a company where they don’t feel engaged.

Employee validation

Corporate events are very effective when it comes to validating your employees and showing your appreciation for their efforts. When you create a habit of always celebrating success, employees will reciprocate by putting their best foot forward. Company events offer perfect opportunities to celebrate the company, individual employees and teams.

Increased employee engagement

When you keep your employees engaged, you make it easier for them to buy into the company’s culture. Unengaged employees will not put any real effort into their day-to-day roles at the workplace. They will only show up just because they need the paycheck. That is why corporate events should be part of the company strategy to improve employee engagement.

Connect employees and leadership

In most workplaces, you are likely to find a considerable gap between employees and the top leadership. An annual dinner and dance corporate event provide a great opportunity for employees to connect with their bosses in a setting that is much more relaxed than the formal office environment. That is why employees will always be excited at the prospect of any corporate event because it is one of the few times they get to interact with their leaders in a casual environment.

The importance of a corporate dinner and dance event cannot be overstated. It is an event that can have a bearing on your company’s bottom line. Get Out Events is an event company in Singapore that has organized a wide variety of corporate events, including dinner and dance events, for many of the leading companies.

Annual Dinner And Dance Proposal

At Get Out! Events, we have a dedicated team that relishes any opportunity to organize such events. We have a proven track record of helping corporate organizations in Singapore and beyond execute every step of the process of planning the most memorable corporate annual dinner and dance events.

If you are planning on going about the entire process on your own, there are a few things you need to take into consideration. Of course, every situation is different and what works for your organization may not necessarily work for another. It’s all about finding what works best for you.

Here are some tips to help you organize an annual corporate dinner and dance event:

Have a clear event outline

This is where you set your goals for the event and how everyone involved can help make it a success. Your outline will guide you through the entire planning and executing process, from your budget to choice of venue to approach and so on. It is very important that the overall goal of the event is aligned to your overall corporate goals. This is the best way to keep everyone involved on the same page.

Choose a venue

The venue is an integral part of the planning process. That is why it is so important that you take the time to conduct thorough research in order to find the best one. The assumption should be that everyone who is invited will be in attendance. You also need to make a provision for meal providers and entertainment. Make sure that the environment is stylish and that there is enough space for people to be able to socialize freely.

Incorporate a fun theme

This will help keep participants excited and engaged throughout the entire event. In fact, you can involve them in the brainstorming stage to hear their views and get some valuable ideas on the most appropriate theme for the occasion. In addition to boosting the excitement, having the right theme makes everything feel more cohesive.

Find immersive activities to keep participants engaged

This is where you really have to be creative. You don’t want an event where participants are mostly seated and not interacting with one another. That is why it is important to create an atmosphere in which everyone feels like they are part and parcel of the event. This adds to the overall excitement throughout the duration of the event.

Food and drink preparations

Since it’s a dinner and dance event, it’s obvious that food will be a big part of everything. This is where you want to make a special impression on every attendee. Identify the best catering services or restaurants out there and contact a few of them to see if their packages can accommodate all your guests. Whatever the nature of the event, it’s always good to have a menu that is as diverse as possible. Of course, everything should fit within your set budget.

Book entertainment

A dinner and dance corporate event cannot be complete without the appropriate entertainment. An event company in Singapore would have a comprehensive list of all the best entertainment providers. But since you are handling this by yourself, all you need to do is contact a few providers and see what they have to offer. You may also want to seek some advice from others who have successfully held similar events.

Value-Added Dinner and Dance Services

The services we offer even before you engage our team for your corporate annual dinner and dance, is unheard of in the industry. We assign professional and dedicated event planners and 3D designers to map out your entire event so it helps you visualise better! Our turnaround time is industry-leading because we invest in a team of full-time, in-house designers and planners.

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Felix Sim

I love sharing my thoughts and research on the future of work and labour