Pickup Information

FIRST DANCE PARENT INFORMATION

A safe, fun night starts with a clear pickup plan.

First Dance timeline	What parents need to know
Doors open	7:00 PM
Last entry	9:00 PM
Dance ends	10:00 PM
Latest pickup	10:15 PM — no exceptions

Welcome

Welcome to Whakamana Teen Dance Club. We are excited to give local teens a place to dance, make connections, and be part of a community built on respect.

For the First Dance, every teen needs a pickup plan before they come inside. The dance ends at 10:00 PM, and every teen must be picked up and leave the building by 10:15 PM. Please plan to arrive at the main entrance by 10:00 PM so pickup stays safe, calm, and on time.

Meet Angela — Co-Founder and Membership Manager

Hi, I’m Angela, Co-Founder and Membership Manager of Whakamana Teen Dance Club.

We are excited to welcome your teen to our First Dance. Whakamana was created to give teens a fun, welcoming, respectful, and safe place to connect, dance, and build community.

To help the evening end smoothly, please make your teen’s pickup plan before they arrive. The First Dance ends at 10:00 PM, and every teen must be picked up and out of the building by 10:15 PM. Please meet your teen at the main entrance on time. No exceptions.

Before the event, please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct. These standards help us protect every teen in the room and create the kind of community we want Whakamana to be.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to a great first night.

— Angela
Co-Founder & Membership Manager
Whakamana Teen Dance Club

Hello, everyone.

My name is Angela.

I’m Co-Founder of Whakamana Teen Dance Club
and Director of Memberships.

I want to welcome everyone to our First Dance
and answer a few questions
that have been asked on social media.

One of the most common questions
has been about security.

That is completely understandable.

We want you to know
that security is paramount to us.

The club has equipment
dedicated to safety.

The club is equipped with cameras
inside and outside,

so rest assured that your kids
will be monitored throughout the event.

We also have dedicated staff
who have been trained for this purpose.

They are there for your teen
and to make sure the night runs smoothly
and everybody has a great time.

If you have any more questions
and would like to send us an email,
please do not hesitate.

Our email is
info@whakamanaclub.com.

We will see you on the dance floor.

Parent Checklist

Before your teen leaves home, please make sure you have completed these three things:

1.Confirm pickup. Agree on who is picking up, what time they will arrive, and where the teen will meet them: the main entrance.

2.Review the club standards. Read the Whakamana Code of Conduct with your teen. It covers respect, consent, phones, substances, staff direction, and timely pickup.

3.Plan for 10:15 PM. The dance ends at 10:00 PM. Every teen must be picked up and out of the building by 10:15 PM. No exceptions.

What Happens at the Door

The teen follows the First Dance registration process, receives their SMS confirmation, pays the $5 entry fee, and receives a red wristband. A red wristband is the entry wristband for that evening.

Pickup Policy Section

PICKUP IS PART OF THE PLAN

The music ends at 10:00 PM. Parents or approved pickup adults should arrive at the main entrance by that time. All teens must be picked up and leave the building by 10:15 PM.

No exceptions. Whakamana cannot provide transportation or ongoing after-hours supervision. If a pickup issue occurs, the parent or guardian listed on the registration will be contacted immediately while staff follow the venue’s approved safety procedures.

Code of Conduct Section

Our space works only when every teen helps protect it.

The complete Code of Conduct is available here:

Read the Whakamana Code of Conduct →

The four immediate rules every teen will hear at the event are:

Rule	What it means
Respect people and the space	No bullying, exclusion, damage, or put-downs.
Keep your hands to yourself	No touching, grabbing, pushing, or pressure. “Stop” means stop.
Zero substances	No alcohol, vaping, or drugs.
Follow staff direction	Staff act to keep everyone safe. Follow direction in the moment.

Questions Section

Questions about membership, First Dance information, or parent procedures? Contact info@whakamanaclub.com.

you may also text us at (240)443-2566

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