How to Create a Professional Dance Invoice in the UK

A poorly formatted invoice is one of the most common reasons payments are delayed. Clients who receive unprofessional invoices — missing details, unclear descriptions, no payment terms — have a genuine reason to pause before paying. A clean, complete invoice removes every excuse.

What Every Dance Invoice Must Include

• Your full name or trading name and address
• A unique invoice number — sequential numbering makes bookkeeping simpler
• The date the invoice is issued
• The client's full name and address
• A clear description: event date, venue name, type of performance, duration
• The agreed fee amount
• Payment due date — 14 or 30 days is standard
• Your bank account name, sort code, and account number

If You Are VAT Registered

Add your VAT registration number to the invoice header. Show the net fee, VAT amount (20%), and gross total as separate line items. Sending a VAT invoice without a VAT number is a compliance error — register before including VAT charges.

How to Describe the Performance

Be specific. "Dance performance — corporate gala dinner, The Shard, London — 12 May 2026 — 2 x 15-minute showcase sets" is professional. "Dance performance" is not. The description needs to match the booking agreement precisely in case of any dispute.

How AnyGig Handles This

AnyGig generates a complete invoice automatically on every confirmed booking. You never need to create one manually. Payment is paid through the payment route shown before the event — no invoice chasing required. AnyGig charges a 5% service fee to the hirer. You receive 100% of your quoted fee.