All-inclusive Events at
The Dance Street Ballroom

in Collaboration with Charley's Catering

Menus for All-inclusive Events

Suitable for Class Reunions, Corporate Banquets, Memorials, Holiday Parties, Graduations, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, & Life Celebrations.

Our all-inclusive events are designed to be hassle-free for you.  We take care of everything but the guest list!  Packages include a beautifully decorated space ready for revelry, delicious buffets from your choice of menus, high quality disposable dishes, non-alcoholic beverages, professional service staff and cleaning crew, no-host bar set up with bartenders, music, a projector for slideshows, and all taxes and gratuities. 

The following menus are templates, and may be customized to your liking.  Each menu of expertly prepared, delicious food is served buffet-style on tastefully decorated tables.          

THE TRADITIONAL

Action Station Featuring Two Meats… Sirloin Beef, New England Pit Ham, Roasted Turkey, Pork Tenderloin, or Chicken Breast of Choice

Choice of Salad
… Caesar Salad, Spinach Salad, or Canlis Salad

Three Side Dish Choices
… Au Gratin Potatoes, Gorgonzola/Garlic Mashers, Potato/Chestnut Casserole, Roasted Baby Reds, Wild Rice/Pinenut Pilaf, Raviolis, Seasonal Roasted Crudities, Baked Green Bean Casserole, or Chef’s Favorite Vegetable Cuisine


Rolls and Butter

Punch, Water, & Coffee

UPGRADE TO PRIME RIB   +$5.00pp       ADD A DESSERT BUFFET   +$3.00pp

ADD APPETIZERS   +$3.00pp

 ITALIAN BUFFET

Choice of Two Hot Entrées… Classic Sausage Lasagna, Chicken/Artichoke Lasagna, Mexican Lasagna, Tri-Pepper & Sausage Tortellini, Stuffed Ravioli or Manicotti,  Chicken or Seafood Fettuccine, or Italian Baked Casserole

Choice of Salad
… Caesar Salad, Spinach Salad, or Canlis Salad


Deluxe Antipasto Tray

Tomato & Mozzarella Platter

Breadsticks

Tiramisu

Punch, Water, & Coffee

FINGER LICKIN’ B-B-Q BUFFET

BBQ Riblets and BBQ Chicken with Sauces of Choice

Potato Salad of Choice
… Blue Cheese, Mid-Western, Greek, Traditional, or
Roasted Garlic

Choice of Salad
… Crunchy Pea Salad, Crunchy Corn Salad, or Cole Slaw of Choice… Broccoli, Black Bean, Calico, Asian or Fruit


Southwest Pasta Salad or Picnic Potluck Pasta Salad

Zesty Baked Beans

Corn Bread

Ice Cream Sundae Buffet

Punch, Water, & Coffee

ROAST A PIG ON SITE…MARKET PRICE

 THE ULTIMATE COCKTAIL BUFFET

Action Station with Beef Tenderloin for Cocktail Sandwiches… includes rolls & condiments

Action Station
… Crab Cakes or Potstickers


Roasted Crudities

Marinated Shrimp

Cheese & Fruit Display

Canapé of Choice… mini-quiches, tarts, crostini, tortilla rollups, ham/asparagus rollups, etc.

Layered Dip of Choice
…Greek or Caribbean

ADD A MINI DESSERT BUFFET +$3.00pp

For groups larger than 175 the seating arrangement will cocktail-style, a combination of round tables for seating and bar tables for perching.  The “Cocktail Buffet” menu is suitable for this situation, and will be served on disposable dishes.  You may upgrade to “green” disposables for an additional $1 per person.

China, Flatware, and Glassware

While all menus include high-quality disposable dishes, you may choose to upgrade to "real" china, flatware, and glassware.  The Basic Package includes a dinner plate, fork, knife, wine glass, water/punch goblet, and cocktail glass.  The Deluxe Package adds a coffee cup, beer glass, dessert plate, & fork.

Packages Details

All-inclusive Events come in two shapes & sizes.  Full-sized, "Cocktail/Dinner/Dancing" events are available any day of the week.  Smaller, "Meal/Conversation" events are only available Monday-Friday.  Please use this comparison chart to help you figure out which style best suits your event. 

COCKTAILS, DINNER, & DANCING A MEAL & CONVERSATION
Weekends or Weekdays Weekdays Only
Party Ends by 11pm Party Ends by 9pm
Potential Dancing No Dancing
4.5 Hour Party 3 Hour Party
Up to 225 guests Up to 150 guests
Dinner & Dance Music Included Dinner Music Included
Charley's Catering Charley's Catering
$39-$80 per person $34-$64 per person
Extra Hours: $150 ea. Extra Hours Require Pkg. Upgrade

 

Price Planner for Full-size Events "Cocktails, Dinner, & Dancing"

This planner is intended to help you determine what the per person price would be for your event.  The deposit is $1000, and the balance is due two weeks before the event. 

Event Size Per-Person Base Charge Green-Option replaces regular disposable dishes with ecologically responsible disposable dishes. Basic Rental Upgrade includes china dinner plate, fork, knife, wine glass, & a goblet for water or punch. Linen Napkin in your choice of colors, folded & set on table. Deluxe Rental Upgrade adds a dessert plate, dessert fork, coffee cup, & beer schooner. Dessert  Upgrade for Traditional Menu or Cocktail Menu Appetizer  Upgrade for Traditional Menu Prime-Rib Upgrade for Traditional Menu
75 $62 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp
100 $52 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp
125 $46 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp
150 $42 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp
175 $39 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp
200 $39 + $1.00 pp n/a n/a n/a + $3.00 pp Cocktail Menu Only
225 $39 + $1.00 pp n/a n/a n/a + $3.00 pp Cocktail Menu Only

 

Price Planner for Small-size Events "A Meal & Conversation"

Small-size Events are available on weekdays only, for a 3 hour party up until 9pm, for up to 150 guests.  There will be plenty of time to eat and socialize. 

Event Size Per-Person Base Charge Green-Option replaces regular disposable dishes with ecologically responsible disposable dishes. Basic Rental Upgrade includes china dinner plate, fork, knife, wine glass, & a goblet for water or punch. Linen Napkin in your choice of colors, folded & set on table. Deluxe Rental Upgrade adds a dessert plate, dessert fork, coffee cup, & beer schooner. Dessert  Upgrade for Traditional Menu or Cocktail Menu Appetizer  Upgrade for Traditional Menu Prime-Rib Upgrade for Traditional Menu
75 $46 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp
100 $40 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp
125 $37 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp
150 $34 + $1.00 pp + $4.50 pp + $1.00 pp + $1.50 pp + $3.00 pp + $3.00 pp + $5.00 pp

Policies and Informative Details
These policies apply to all-inclusive events of any shape & size.

Alcoholic Beverages:  We like everyone to have a great time, but this is not the place for a drunk-fest.  A couple of drinks to relax the evening?  That's a fine idea.  Bar set-up with professional bartending staff is included.  You may choose a no-host bar where Charley’s will provide beer, wine, and liquor from your choice of several options, or a hosted bar where you provide the alcoholic beverages for their bartenders to serve.  If you are providing your own alcohol the following limits apply:

BEER & WINE:  You may have one keg of beer for every 100 guests, with a 2 keg total limit.  (Up to 4 cases worth may come as bottles.)  Each keg serves 160, 12oz glasses.  Wine & champagne are welcome in reasonable amounts, with each bottle of wine serving 4-5 glasses.  You may also add up to 3 cases of pre-bottled beverages, such as Mike's Hard Lemonade, which is particularly popular during the hot season. 

CHAMPAGNE must be opened by Dance Street staff or the hired bartender.  Bottles may not be placed on the tables. 

HARD LIQUOR is allowed, but no shots. 

A "SIGNATURE DRINK" is an excellent compromise if you don't want to provide a full hard liquor bar, but want more than beer and wine.  This could be something like a rum & coke, a Mai Tai, or a Margarita on the rocks.  If your are providing the alcohol for a hosted bar the ingredients for this drink should come pre-mixed except for the alcohol.  This will make your bar line move much more smoothly. Consider providing fruit garnish or the little umbrellas if you're doing something tropical.

Miscellaneous details - Guests are NOT allowed to bring in their own alcoholic beverages.  You must provide adequate food in order to serve alcoholic beverages (not just a dessert reception.) 

Beverages, non-alcoholic:  All the menus include punch, coffee, and ice water.  You may choose to add upgrades of hot tea, hot cocoa, iced tea, and sodas if so desired. 

Children:  Well-behaved children are a joy to have at celebrations, and welcome at the Dance Street Ballroom.  The facility is, however, designed for adults with lots of glass, candles, and other opportunities for unattended children to cause damage.  We expect parents and other adults to supervise any children in attendance and enforce good indoor manners.  We love it when the kids dance and screech in delight, but if you want a place where they can run amok then please choose a different venue.  

Decorating:  You're welcome to do additional decorating as long as it fits within your time slot, or you book more hours, but most people are happy to have us take care of this detail.  In addition to our greenery, white lights and numerous candle sconces, we provide event-appropriate table centers that may include mirror squares, candles, balloons, lights, and/or color-coordinated fresh flowers.  We decorate the dessert table, as well as the guest book table, bar, and punch table, while Charley's Catering always decorates their buffet tables with great panache.  We do not allow additional candles unless they are fully contained in one-piece holders, with the flame at least 1 full inch below the top of the holder.  (Wax on our dance floor is a major hazard, and this is a very necessary precaution.)  Balloons are allowed only if they are tied down - free-floaters are a hazard with the wall sconces. 

Food:  This is a key element to any event, and one of the few particular details anyone remembers is whether or not they ate well.  We've collaborated with Charley's Catering to provide you with a selection of menus to choose from and customize as you wish. 

High quality, disposable dishes are included.  If you wish to upgrade to china, flatware, and glassware we will be happy to make such arrangements for you. 

GREEN DISPOSABLES - There are now a lot of disposable dishes out there made of cornstarch, potato starch, or sugarcane.  Plates, forks, cups, & to-go containers are all available from a variety of companies.  While they're more expensive than standard disposables, we've found them to be very sturdy, better in fact than the usual disposables.  Besides being biodegradable (moot point since Spokane burns its garbage) they are made without any petroleum products in the first place, which is a good thing.  Charley's offers a "green disposables option" for an additional $1 per person. 

Hours & Time:  Your time block is all inclusive and must allow for any extra decorating.  Full-sized events can choose any 4.5-hour party block between 11am and 11pm.  Smaller events can choose any 3 hour party block between 11am and 9pm, Monday-Friday.  Event organizers may arrive up to 1 hour before the party to put out any extra decorations or arrange any welcoming tables.  

Music:  Dinner music is included with both packages.  Dance music is also included with the Full-size package.  If you have particular songs you'd like us to play you are welcome to bring a cd for us to work from. 

Reservations:  A $1000 initial payment will secure your date with us and is non-refundable.  This is applied to your total bill.  The final payment and $500 damage/overtime deposit are due at least 15 days before your event.  There's an additional $200 damage deposit for chocolate fountains. 

Seating - We will seat 8 at a table for up to 175 guests.  For groups larger than that the room will be arranged cocktail-style, with some round tables for seating and some taller cocktail tables for perching with your beverage. 

Smoking:  Dance Street is, and always has been, a non-smoking facility.  Smoking is permitted outdoors, 25 feet away from any entrance, as per the Washington Clean Indoor Air Act.   Please remember that smoking directly outside the doors is pointless - it still comes straight back inside the facility.  We appreciate it when you encourage your smoking friends and family to be considerate in this matter.   

Location and Directions
The Dance Street Ballroom   433 W. Dean Ave.   Spokane WA 99201
(509)326-9545  www.dancestreetballroom.com
amanda@dancestreetballroom.com

Dance Street is located 1/2 block east of the Spokane Arena, on the block of Dean Ave. between Howard and Washington streets, one  block south of Boone Ave., and two blocks north of the Spokane River.  Dean is the street on the "studio theater" side of the Civic Theater.  We are directly south of the Arena's auxiliary parking lot.  Hunter's veterinary clinic is on the corner of Washington and Dean.  The easiest approach is to turn onto Dean off of Washington.

Ample parking can be found along Dean Ave. in front of the building except during Arena events.  There are 10 hour parking meters on Dean Ave. that must be paid Mon.-Sat. until 7pm at .25 per hour, so please remember to bring a little change.  Dance Street provides FREE PARKING in our own lot behind the building, but you'll have to climb a couple of flights of stairs to the building.  The entrance is off of Cataldo Ave., one block south of Dean Ave.