Hi Joy,
We usually plan 1.5 square yards / person. 35 feet x 16
feet = 62 sq.yds. so 40 people will be able to dance comfortably. 60
people is starting to get tight.
Hopefully you can get them to push some of the tables back
when you start dancing, or at least get rid of some of the chairs.
Good luck!
Happy dancing,
John
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