Photo: Stark ImagesWhen planning a dance
studio, there are a variety of
things to consider to ensure
the dance space meets the
needs of dancers at all levels.
Type of dance or usage: the type of floor
to install will depend on the type of dance
or usage as different styles of dance have
different requirements.Is a sprung floor required? Not all styles
of dance require a sprung floor, however
increased awareness of health and safety
highlight the benefits of sprung flooring.Who owns the studio? Depending on
whether the studio is owned or rented
a variety of sprung floor options are
available in either permanent,
semi-permanent or portable.Size of the dance space: Different genres
traditionally require varying amounts of
space. A good rule of thumb is to provide
primary school children with 3m square
per participant and for secondary schools
and adults, 5m square per participant.Physically it is important to have headroom
so that the dancer never feels inhibited in
achieving height, especially when jumping.The opportunity for one dancer to stand
on the shoulders of another and raise her
or his arms in the air makes a height of at
least 3.5m ideal.Ballet barres: Barres are a prerequisite
for the dancer. Without a comfortable
and sturdy barre it is hard to do the
essential warm-up and stretching exercises
required.Planning: Planning ahead makes a
difference and to avoid disappointment
it is best to get in early as school holiday
periods are often booked out by up to 3
months in advance.To find out more, contact our experts on
+61 (2) 9620 7770or email [email protected]DANCE
FLOOR EXPERTS
/harlequinfloors @HarlequinFloors http://www.harlequinfloors.com