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\u201cMake sure you\u2019re feeling the floor!\u201d If you had a dollar for every time you\u2019ve heard a teacher say that, you\u2019d be able to buy a new pair of pointe shoes every single day for life. But what does it actually<\/em> mean to \u201cfeel the floor\u201d in a ballet context? Pointe<\/a> asked the experts how you can get up close and personal with the floor, whether that\u2019s onstage, at your ballet school, or in your at-home studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduce Yourself<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

How your dancing interacts with the floor will depend on the floor\u2019s own qualities. As Chrissy Ott at Harlequin Floors<\/a> says, \u201cHarlequin offers several options of sprung floor systems<\/a> that all differ in construction, each creating a different feel for dancers.\u201d Classical ballet dancers, especially those on pointe, tend to prefer soft surfaces with some, but not too much, traction, like Harlequin Studio\u2122<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right from the start of your warm-up, pay attention to the floor\u2019s level of grip and support. That way, you\u2019ll know whether to put more or less force into your turns, and you\u2019ll be able to assess how you can make movement look sharper or smoother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensory Concentration<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As bunheads well know, feeling the floor gets way more difficult once you strap on those boots.  If you find yourself struggling to articulate through your shoes and sense the floor beneath you, try removing some or all padding within the pointe shoe or give yourself extra foot-articulation exercises to do before pointe class starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you get deeper into your connection with the floor, you might even find yourself becoming more discerning about the surface you\u2019re dancing on. As Ott says, \u201cIt\u2019s a common misconception that a floor for sports will suit the needs of dancers.\u201d But floors that aren\u2019t specifically designed for dance tend to be harder and more slippery\u2014and they don\u2019t offer the support of purpose-built dance flooring like Harlequin\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harlequin vinyl floors are \u201cpoint elastic\u201d (meaning they deflect force at the point of impact), while the sprung floors are \u201carea elastic\u201d (to avoid a trampoline effect). If you\u2019re curious about how different kinds of floors feel, dancers are welcome to test out Harlequin\u2019s various flooring types at the company\u2019s showroom in Moorestown, New Jersey. On the other hand, if you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed by options, Harlequin\u2019s floor selector tool<\/a> can guide you in finding your perfect (flooring) match by having you answer a few simple questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Style and Support<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Why do teachers go on and on about feeling the floor? First, because it just looks better. The second reason ballet dancers should hone in on the floor is simple: safety. Articulating every inch of your foot on and off the floor helps prevent a host of issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, it\u2019s forever easier (and more fun!) when your hardworking feet can get close with dance flooring that gives love right back to them. If you\u2019ve developed trust issues from unpredictable floor experiences in the past, it might be time to consider Harlequin.<\/a> After all, as Ott says, \u201cWe recognize that dancers need to feel comfortable and safe with the floor, so they can dance with confidence. It\u2019s always interesting talking to dancers about their experiences with various floors throughout their career. They always know when they\u2019re not dancing on a Harlequin floor!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full article: Pointe Magazine | What \u201cFeeling the Floor\u201d Really Means for Ballet Dancers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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