INSIDE THE STUDIO
INSIDE THE STUDIO
WOOD-SPRUNG DANCE FLOOR
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Dancing on a specific wood sprung floor is essential to protect the growing bodies of dancers from lifelong injuries. While no movement activity is without risk, the type of surface you are moving on can help reduce risk. Dance creates impact energy. If the energy generated by dance is returned to the body, it can result in shin splints, fractures, and an array of knee problems, tendonitis, and ankle sprains. A dance floor that is both impact absorbent and provides lateral foot support is essential.
Therefore, our dance floor has been built special for our dancers. The subfloor is concrete that is sealed with a moisture barrier. From there foam blocks were laid and a “basket weave” type framework built on top of the blocks providing cushion and spring for the floor. Each one of the boards was screwed down and once in place, the plywood went on top. The plywood was also screwed down but because the dance flooring is thin, each one of the screws and seams had to be sealed and then sanded to make the floor smooth and even. The floor is thoroughly cleaned after that and we roll out the marley dance floor. The dance flooring is specifically designed for ballet, tap, jazz, modern and in this case, tap. It provides the perfect traction for dance activities - not too sticky or too slippery.
ONLY CLEAN DANCE SHOES or clean bare feet are permitted to enter the studio space.
Therefore, our dance floor has been built special for our dancers. The subfloor is concrete that is sealed with a moisture barrier. From there foam blocks were laid and a “basket weave” type framework built on top of the blocks providing cushion and spring for the floor. Each one of the boards was screwed down and once in place, the plywood went on top. The plywood was also screwed down but because the dance flooring is thin, each one of the screws and seams had to be sealed and then sanded to make the floor smooth and even. The floor is thoroughly cleaned after that and we roll out the marley dance floor. The dance flooring is specifically designed for ballet, tap, jazz, modern and in this case, tap. It provides the perfect traction for dance activities - not too sticky or too slippery.
ONLY CLEAN DANCE SHOES or clean bare feet are permitted to enter the studio space.