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 floors and a sprung floor option. These include packs that meet the required area dimension for GCSE and A-level dance.
As well as floors, no dance teacher can do without ballet barres in their rehearsal room. From wall mounted, to portable freestanding, we have a range of ballet barres to bring extra professionalism to your dance hall. Harlequin works collaboratively with principal contractors and architects in the government, commercial and education sectors to design and specify the optimum performance environment.
For further information, advice and support, please contact us.
To further help your students along with practicing at home, we also offer exclusive studio equipment products, such as dance practice mats, tap boards and home studio kits.
