How UK Freelance Dancers Can Invoice Without Losing Fees

Freelance dancers in the UK have historically had two options: work through an agency and accept a fraction of the client's payment, or go direct and manage all the admin yourself. AnyGig is a third option — direct booking with all the admin handled automatically.

The Agency Deduction Problem

A client booking a dancer through a traditional agency pays the agency, and the dancer receives only part of that fee. The agency keeps the rest for making the introduction. The dancer covers their own travel, prepares their own choreography, and has no guarantee of payment if the event cancels at short notice.

What You Need to Invoice Directly

• A professional invoice template with all required fields — name, invoice number, description, fee, payment terms, bank details
• A written contract for every booking — covering cancellation, fee, and what happens if the client doesn't pay
• Public liability insurance — minimum £5 million cover, required by most corporate and venue clients
• A clear pricing structure — know your minimum fee before any conversation starts

The payment records Problem

The biggest risk of direct booking is non-payment after the event. This is why most dancers accept agency rates despite the deductions — the agency provides a payment guarantee the dancer doesn't have to manage themselves. direct payments solves this without needing an agency.

How AnyGig Works for Dancers

On AnyGig, you quote your own fee. The hirer pays it into direct payment before the event. You perform. The fee is released to you manually. AnyGig charges a 5% service fee to the hirer — you receive 100% of your quoted fee with zero deductions.