Denver's dancing ban and cabaret licence (1915)
Denver passed ordinances in the 1910s requiring cabaret licences for places where people danced, and city officials periodically enforced strict bans on public dancing. The 'cabaret licence' became a tool to control live entertainment in bars.
Many venues restricted dancing or paid for cabaret licences to stay open.
The cabaret licence category persisted in Denver's code, carrying restrictions that modern tavern and cabaret applicants still navigate.
Prototype is applying for the direct descendant of this licence category, which has long shaped how Denver venues offer live entertainment.
