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Dance studio flooring  is an important part of a dance studio for the safety and health of dancers. The flooring system allows for the instructor and students to perform and practice safely. There are three parts to a dance floor:  the slab, the sub-floor, and the floor surface.

The slab, typically concrete, is the foundation. It should be dry, level and structurally sound. Dancers should NEVER jump on a hard surface, such as concrete. Each time a dancer jumps, around 3 times their body weight is returned. Over time, this can cause fatigue and severe injury. To prevent dancers from dancing on a hard surface, it is  imperative to install a floating sub-floor.

The sub-floor is a crucial part of the displacement of energy. Placing foam and wood  on top of the concrete slab creates air pockets that allows the wood and foam to flex and absorb the dancers energy, giving them a safe return as they land jumps and high energy movements. The floating sub-floor provides lateral foot support and a springy energy absorbent surface. It also reduces vibration on the knee joints after impact.

Once the sub-floor is installed, then the Marley  floor surface is laid. Marley is  vinyl flooring specifically designed for dance and the performing arts.  Not only will this be the best surface to dance on, but it will protect dancers from injury, fatigue, soreness and their overall health and well being.