Choosing the correct floor for dance is important for health, safety and artistic performance.
Whether for the world’s leading dance companies or classes in school, the same fundamental criteria apply.
Expecting children to dance on a hard, unyielding surface can lead to a variety of ankle and shin stress-related injuries that may also reduce a dancer’s career in the longer term. Medical specialists in dance injuries have established a link between the quality of the floor and injury and have shown that floor with a consistent response is vital.
The other factor is the dance surface, which should offer the correct degree of ‘traction’, so allowing dancers to fully and artistically express their dance movements without the risk of slipping or falling.
Harlequin has developed four dance floor education packs suitable for teaching dance from the youngest age group upward, including roll out vinyl dance floors and a sprung floor option. These include packs that meet the required area dimension for GCSE and A-level dance.
For further information, advice and support, please contact our technical sales team. Call us on +44 (0)1892 514888 or email education@harlequinfloors.com
