OREM/PROVO * ST. GEORGE * SALT LAKE CITY

What is POWER Dating?

Power Dating is a way for single people to meet many other singles quickly to see if they like someone. 

It works like this: everyone sits at a table, and you have a short conversation with each person, usually for just a few minutes. 

When a timer goes off, you move to the next table and talk to a new person. This keeps going until everyone has met each other.

The idea is to make a quick first impression and decide if you want to get to know any of the people better.

After the event, you can tell the organizer if you liked anyone, and if they like you back, you could exchange contact details to talk more later. 

Speed dating helps people meet a lot of potential friends or partners fast, which is helpful when everyone is busy.

How DATE DASH POWER Dating Work?

1. DATE DASH Organize the Event

Date Dash Power Dating events are usually organized by our organizer or our team and plan out where and when it will happen. 

Before the event, you need to sign up and pay a fee. The organizers pick a venue, often a quiet bar or a cafe, where people can chat without too much noise. 

Participants are given name tags and a sheet to take notes on who they meet.

2. Rotation and Timing

At the start, you’ll sit at a table, and someone else will sit across from you. You have a few minutes to chat—usually about five to seven minutes. 

A buzzer or bell marks the end of each session, prompting you to move to the next table where another person is waiting to meet you. 

The goal is to keep things moving and let you talk to as many people as possible.

3. First Impressions

During each mini-date, folks quickly share about themselves and ask questions to learn about the other person. 

You have to make a good impression fast! After each conversation, you jot down notes or mark on your sheet if you were interested in the other person.

It’s kind of like making a quick sketch of who you found interesting.

4. Matching System

After the event, you submit your list of who you liked to the organizers. They also collect lists from everyone else. 

If two people both put each other’s names down, that’s a match! The organizers will then share contact information with both parties, allowing them to reach out on their own time.

5. Privacy and Safety

Privacy is key in speed dating. Your contact details are not shared with anyone unless there is a mutual match. 

That way, everyone feels safe, knowing their information is protected. 

You only get in touch if both parties are interested, which makes it less awkward than handing out your number without knowing if the interest is mutual.

6. Success Rates and Follow-Ups

While not every speed dating session leads to romance, many people make new friends or potential business contacts. 

The quick format lets you meet a diverse group of people, and even if you don’t find your perfect match, it’s a fun way to spend an evening. 

After the event, it’s up to the individuals to reach out and maybe set up more dates to explore things further.