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integral part of the dance environment, yet little information is available for the dance community that concerns how dance fl oors may affect dancer performance and injury. For the dedicated dancer striving to improve, injury can sadly be an all too common occurrence.
By gaining knowledge around the relationship between dance
fl oors and dancer performance and injury, the dance environment can be optimised in order to give dancers the best opportunities in their training.
It is common to hear dancers describe a fl oor with words like ‘sprung’, ‘hard’ or ‘stiff.’ But what aspects of the fl oors are the dancers referring to when they make these statements? And do these elements of the fl oors really affect performance? These are vital research questions for dance research in the interests of dancer health.”
Luke Hopper’s research reported that: “injury occurrence is all too common in dance. Dancers will always push their bodies to the limit to get the most out of their training. It is therefore very important that safe dance environments are created by reducing any unnecessary injury risks.”
This research found that dancers can be required to perform on substandard fl oors which were shown to affect ankle joint stress during dance movements. Dancers also demonstrated the distinct ability to sense changes in dance fl oor properties. Dance institutions are now able to use this information and work with dancers in creating dance environments with the aims of helping dancers to dance better, stronger and for longer. The fl ooring manufacturer has a key role to play in ensuring dancers have a safe environment in which to rehearse and perform.
Steve Green is group marketing director at Harlequin Floors ADF MAY 2025
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