Dance Informa Magazine
All posts tagged "dance flooring"
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501Dance Studio OwnerInnovation and service past, present and future: Stagestep’s history and ongoing mission
From penicillin to sticky notes to the microwave, many modern innovations are the fruits of serendipity. Even the most devoted dancers might...
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1.9KDance Studio OwnerKeep the dancers dancing: Stagestep tap boards
When the world shut down in March 2020, everything stopped. No more gatherings, no more group dance classes. Slowly, and thanks to...
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628InterviewsFinding balance as busy dancing sisters: A talk with the Quiner Sisters
“Sisters, sisters…” sang Vera-Ellen and Rosemary Clooney in the holiday classic White Christmas (is it in your head now?). The song describes...
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1.2KDance Studio OwnerKeeping dancers safe and strong: Stagestep’s new Pulse flooring system
Injury: if you’re a dancer, you might groan at the mere thought of it. Injuries can set dancers back in their technique,...
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4.6KDance Studio OwnerElements of a studio dance floor
When you are planning on installing a dance floor system in your studio, there are many things to think about. What you...
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1.3KDance Studio OwnerStagestep provides hurricane relief for dance studios and performing arts centers
Stagestep, the nation’s premier supplier of dance, fitness and theatrical flooring systems, will assist in restoring dance and theatrical facilities impacted by...
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944Dance Studio OwnerWhat to know about portable dance flooring
What do touring dance companies, recitals, conventions and competitions have in common? Temporary flooring. Today, the most serious of dance competitions have...
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785FeaturedWhat you need to know about floors for tap and percussive dance styles
Percussive dance is any form of dance that requires the dancer to strike the floor with force to create and generate sound. Percussive...
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1.2KFeature ArticlesRandy Swartz takes a final bow
Randy Swartz takes a final bow on his presenting career – one which had a massive impact on the world of American...
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1.1KDance Studio OwnerMarley floor buying guide: Find the perfect vinyl dance floor
When you want to excite dancers, mention that a studio has Marley flooring with a floating subfloor and they know they are...
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1.5KDance Studio OwnerTips on installing your Marley dance floor system
Racing to install your new Marley dance floor or an entire dance flooring system, including a floating wood subfloor, can be a...
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2.4KDance Studio OwnerThe best dance studio flooring options for every style
Whether you are opening a dance studio for the first time, or have owned one for awhile, you know a proper dance...
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4.8KDance Studio OwnerWhere do you perform during a pandemic?
Since theaters are closed, or severely limiting audiences, an option to consider for performance is an outdoor venue. It is not an...
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4.4KDance HealthWhat are your options for safe dance flooring at home?
Creating an appropriate and safe dance floor at home can present a number of challenges. Your first consideration is where to locate...
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4.0KDance Studio OwnerFind the best tap floors for home and studio
Tap dancers need sounds quality and quantity. They also need a surface that can withstand the pounding of metal taps and a...
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4.2KTips & AdviceProfessional and home dance floors: What’s the cost?
How much do professional and home dance floor systems cost? It depends. There are so many options and circumstances; the answers start...
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3.0KDance Studio OwnerHow often must I disinfect my studio?
We’ve all been drilled on hand washing, mask wearing, social distancing and disinfecting surfaces. But one question that keeps coming up is...
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2.5KDance HealthPreparing your home studio for safe dance
Welcome to dancing at home — with its daily distractions, endless child supervision, traffic, noise, limited space and likely no ballet barre...
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3.9KDance Studio OwnerFrom wood floor to Marley: How Stagestep came to be
In the beginning, all we had were wood dance floors, and if we were lucky, a basket-weave floating subfloor underneath. Linoleum was...
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3.2KDance Studio OwnerWant to Save Time and Money While You Clean?
If you are responsible for the cleaning of your studio’s dance floors, it’s important to realize which maintenance methods are correct and...
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5.2KFeature ArticlesWhat to do when you just can’t get enough dance!
Your studio is a great place to learn from your teachers and to work with other dancers, but what do you do...
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8.2KDance Studio OwnerStudio owners, are you ‘floored’ by all your options?
As a studio owner, you have so many choices, companies, claims, endorsements and recommendations of dance floor systems to consider. The more...
