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Dance Floor Research

Dance floors are an integral part of the dance environment, yet little information is available for the dance community that concerns how dance floors may affect dancer performance, health, and safety. For the dedicated dancer striving to improve, injury can sadly be an all too common occurrence. By gaining knowledge concerning the relationship between dance floors and dancer performance and safety, the dance environment can be optimized in order to give dancers the best opportunities in their training.

Sports vs Dance
Dance vs Sports Floors

Indoor sports people can tolerate a stiffer floor as they usually have cushioned footwear – a luxury barred to dancers.

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Research 1
An interview with orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Boni Rietveld

A sprung dance floor in a doctor’s office…surprising? Not really! Dr. Boni Rietveld has equipped his office with a Harlequin Liberty sprung floor, so as not to worsen his patients’ injuries.

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Research 2
Effects of Flooring on Dancer Performance and Injury

Emerging dance scientist and biomechanics expert Luke Hopper outlines his pioneering research investigating the effects of dance floors on dancer performance and injury.

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Additional Info

Specifying Dance Floors’ White Paper   Download

Architects Guide   Download