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The importance of specifying the correct floor for dance and dance education.
W
hether you are specifying a dance floor for the world’s leading dance companies or for classes in schools,
colleges or universities, the same fundamental criteria apply. Wherever a student chooses to study dance, it is important to make sure that the learning environment is equipped to professional standards with sprung floors, mirrors, and barres.
Choosing the correct dance floor is vital for dancers’ health,
safety, and artistic
performance. Sprung floors, often referred to as floating floors are not all the same and understanding the differences between the various types of floors available is important. Experts in biomechanics have established a clear link between the quality of a dance floor and the likelihood of injury, demonstrating that a floor with a consistent response and the correct degree of ‘traction’ is vital. Dance creates impact energy. If the energy generated is returned to the body it can result in an array of joint problems, sprains, fractures and knee problems. Lower limb problems such as tendinitis, ‘shin splints,’
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and ankle strain can all be attributed to incorrectly specified sprung floors and can take several weeks of physical therapy and recovery time to correct. A dance floor that is impact absorbent and provides lateral foot support is essential.
Ensure correct specification. Harlequin has led the way in developing and evolving the modern dance floor and has been involved with extensive research into
reducing dancer injury. Innovation is at the heart of all product development which is why Harlequin has become the brand that dancers and performers depend on. Harlequin offers a turnkey solution for all performance spaces, from initial design and build through to installation, offering advice and guidance every step of the way. All enquiries are handled on a one-to-one basis by our expert technical teams. With over four decades of experience working across a wide range of projects and venues across the world, the Harlequin in-house project management and installation teams can be relied upon to deliver on time and on budget. All Harlequin sprung and vinyl floor products and ballet barres are easily found and specified through RIBA and NBS. For further information about specifying the correct floor for dance and the performing arts, visit our website or talk to our team by phone or email:
enquiries@harlequinfloors.com.
01892 514 888
www.harlequinfloors.com
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