💸 Dance Show Financing & Cash Flow Checklist

Set a total production budget

Identify all potential revenue streams (ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise)

List all fixed and variable expenses

Secure funding/sponsorships/investors

Allocate contingency/reserve fund (10-20%)

Create a budget tracker spreadsheet

Track ticket sales and cash inflow weekly

Approve vendor payments as scheduled

Record all expenditures with receipts

Monitor cash flow vs. budget in real-time

Adjust allocations based on ticket performance

Update financial dashboard weekly

Calculate total revenue (gross income)

Calculate total profit/loss

Evaluate sponsor ROI and value delivered

Create financial report with breakdown

Plan reinvestment or distribution of profits

Archive all documents and receipts