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Ballet Floor
- Balance of grip and slide
- Perfect for practice and performance
- Made for precision and skill
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Tap Floor
- Designed for best sound
- Offers slide and stability
- Both tiles and rolls
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Jazz Floor
- Developed for durability
- Optimal slip-resistance
- Ideal for spins, twirls, and high energy
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Flamenco Floor
- High sound quality
- Maximum durability
- Superior grip and slip-resistance
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Lyrical Floor
- Offers both comfort and grip
- Made for complex choreography
- Allows for flow and movement
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Marley Floor
- Versatile rolls for many dance types
- Safe, controlled surface
- Made of durable vinyl
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All Dance Floor
- Solutions for all major dance styles
- Tile and roll options
- Made for safety and traction
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About Dance Flooring
There are so many dance flooring options out there, so it only makes sense that you want to do some research before you consider buying. Stick around to get all the details on the many types of dance flooring.
Customer Reviews
We chose the ProStep Dance Floor for our flooring and we couldn’t be happier. We’ve received a ton of compliments from our students as it’s perfect for martial arts, with just the right amount of grip to perform on and easy to clean. Very durable and has a clean, modern look compared to other studios’ flooring.
Shifu Lei Shao Long
Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
The purpose of the floor is a home ballet studio for our daughter. We sprung the subfloor using plywood over new padding, which sits on top of existing carpet and padding. The installation of the Rosco flooring was simple and straightforward. The results are beautiful and durable, and my daughter reports that the floor is the perfect ″speed″ for pointe work.
Kelly F.
Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
My daughter absolutely loves her new dance floor! Couldn’t be happier!
Cindy
Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, NC
Dance Flooring FAQ
The best practice dance flooring for the home should be portable, so you can move it from room to room and even can take it with you if you need to practice while traveling. Dance tiles are a good flooring solution for this need, and they often come in practice dance floor kits.
Flooring for a dance studio should be durable and suitable for a number of styles. Since dance studios are often multi-purpose spaces, you need to make sure your flooring can handle the needs of different styles and experience levels. For this reason, marley rolls are often the best solution for dance studio flooring.
Yes, you can install dance flooring over carpet, as long as you take the proper steps to make sure it’s safe and secure. Some practice dance kits and tiles can be assembled directly over carpet. We’ve also had customers use plywood boards to create their own new, stable subfloor for their dance rolls or tiles. Marley rolls require more than just carpet to be safe. While the carpet can provide some shock absorption under the vinyl roll, you need to include a harder, stabilizing layer under the flooring to make sure it’s sprung. High-density foam or hard plastic tiles can provide a good solution in this case.
The best tap dance flooring will allow for optimal sound without being too slippery. While many people consider hardwood like oak or maple, a marley vinyl roll rated for tap dancing will offer the best combination of sound and safety.
Yes, you can tap dance on a marley floor roll, as long as it has been designed for tap. Not all marley dance flooring is made to be ideal for tap dancing, so you will need to make sure it’s optimized for sound and durability before making a purchase.
To clean a marley dance roll, you should dry mop and sweep it each day after use. You should fully mop the floor using a mild floor cleaner once a week. To remove stains and scuffs from marley flooring, use a mild cleaning solution and a cloth to rub away the marks. You should also deep clean the floor every sixth months to ensure it’s looking its best.
Marley dance flooring can last up to 10-15 years, as long as it’s properly maintained. This durable vinyl dance roll is built to withstand high traffic and all the impacts you expect. Of course, the cheapest options won’t last as long as this, so keep quality in mind when you consider longevity.
Sprung floors absorb shock, which is important for the safety of dance flooring. A sprung floor has a softer feel than a traditional floor, so it’s good for your joints if you’re performing a lot of high impact dancing.
Dance Flooring Overview
Dance flooring is designed to be safe, durable, slip-resistant, and sturdy. Whether you prefer jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, or even social dances, there’s a flooring option specialized to heighten your performance with optimal grip, sound, and comfort.
Dance floor products come in a variety of styles, from hardwood planks to highly portable tiles and ultra-versatile vinyl floor rolls. You have the opportunity to set up your studio or home dance practice room or take your show on the road with a temporary setup.
So, no matter what you’re looking for, you can be sure there’s a flooring option out there for you.
Dance floor products come in a variety of styles, from hardwood planks to highly portable tiles and ultra-versatile vinyl floor rolls. You have the opportunity to set up your studio or home dance practice room or take your show on the road with a temporary setup.
So, no matter what you’re looking for, you can be sure there’s a flooring option out there for you.
Dance Flooring Pros and Cons
What are the advantages of dance flooring?
- Portable tiles: Tile flooring options are perfect for those dancers who are always on the go. If you need a quality surface to practice or perform when you’re away from the studio, portable flooring is the way to go.
- Easy installation: Most dance flooring is very simple to install - just spread out that marley roll over a sprung subfloor, or connect those tiles together! Most dance floors can be DIYed, and that’s important if your dance company is on the road a lot.
- Durability: It’s no secret that a dance floor faces a lot of high-impact traffic. All those leaps, twirls, and taps can take a toll on the floor. Fortunately, it’s designed with those challenges in mind. It’s durable enough to last you for the long haul.
- Versatility: Since there are so many kinds of dance flooring, you’re bound to find a product designed for your specific needs. You get the durability, grip, and fastness that you need to dance your best every time.
- Grip and slip-resistance: Each category of dance surface is designed to offer you the optimal grip and slip resistance for your dance style. That means enhanced safety and better performances from you.
- Low-maintenance: After an intense dance session, the last thing you want to do is spend a ton of time taking care of the floor. Fortunately, dance flooring is developed to reduce the hassle. A regular sweep and a mop will keep the surface hygienic and at its best.
What are the disadvantages of dance flooring?
- Price: When you get into more of the high-end dance floor products, price can be a limiting factor, especially if you want to cover a large space. Keep your budget in mind as you shop some of the pricier products.
- Roll portability: While marley dance floors are one of the most popular products, they’re pretty tricky to transport. Those big, bulky rolls may be great to dance on, but they’re not as much fun to lug around.
Types of Dance Flooring
Depending on your style of dance and the location where you practice, certain types of dance flooring may benefit you more than others. Check out your options to make an informed decision!
Hardwood Dance Flooring
Wood dance flooring is not only beautiful to look at but also high performance. Out of all the flooring options, hardwood dance flooring lasts the longest, and it’s suitable for any dance style. With hardwood, you have to ensure the subfloor is sprung to protect dancers from injury. Once that’s taken care of, you can enjoy the durability and versatility of your new floor.
Dance Floor Tiles
Dance floor tiles are really popular for social dancing and at-home practice spaces. People like using tiles because they come together in a snap and they are ultra-portable so you can move them around as you need.
Dance Floor Rolls
Vinyl flooring rolls are one of the more popular options for dance flooring. They offer the best grip and slip-resistance on the market. They’re sometimes referred to as marley rolls, which is an older brand name of dance flooring that’s not around anymore, though the name stuck.
Dance Floor Kits
Kits are for the dedicated dancer who wants a home practice space. Portable dance floor kits are an easy, relatively inexpensive option perfect for practicing tap, turns, ballet barre, centre and adagio and more.
Dance Flooring Categories
Uses
| Product | Type | Ballet | Modern | Jazz | Tap | Ballroom | Drill Team | Flamenco | Irish | Lyrical | Hip Hop |
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| Hardwood Dance Flooring |
Multi-Purpose
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| ProStep |
Touring
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| VersaStep |
Multi-Purpose
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| Adagio |
Multi-Purpose
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| Adagio Tour |
Multi-Purpose
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| Dance Floor |
Touring
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| Performance Floor |
Studios - sound absorptive
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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| Studio Floor |
Studios - very light absorptive
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X
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X
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X
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Installation
| Product | Type | Temporary | Semi-Permanent | Permanent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Dance Floor |
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X
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| ProStep |
Touring
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X
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X
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| VersaStep |
Multi-Purpose
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X
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X
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X
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| Adagio |
Multi-Purpose
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X
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X
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X
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| Adagio Tour |
Multi-Purpose
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X
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|
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| Dance Floor |
Touring
|
X
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X
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| Performance Floor |
Studios - sound absorptive
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|
X
|
X
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| Studio Floor |
Studios - very light absorptive
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X
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X
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| Show Floor |
Specialty, Events, Commercials
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X
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X
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Ballet Flooring
For ballet flooring, you need to make sure your floor has the proper amount of slip control. Traditional ballet floors are engineered to offer just the right amount of traction to allow for triple pirouettes while keeping you from sliding to the ground when you land your grand jete.
Most ballet companies or studios use “marley” flooring, which is a slip-control rolled vinyl dance flooring. There are lots of types of marley flooring, depending on your studio or company’s needs.
Most ballet companies or studios use “marley” flooring, which is a slip-control rolled vinyl dance flooring. There are lots of types of marley flooring, depending on your studio or company’s needs.
Tap Flooring
You want your tap dancing to look pretty, but it’s really all about the sounds. That’s why choosing the correct floor is such a high priority. When you’re buying tap dance flooring, you want to look for a faster floor with just enough grip to keep you safe on your slides and turns. You also want to look for a floor designed with tap resonance in mind.
Your choices boil down to natural wood or “marley” flooring. Wood will often produce the best sounds, but it can be slippery. Typically, a marley vinyl roll designed for tap dancing will give you the best combination of sound and safety. If you want an even brighter, louder sound, then dance tiles are the way to go.
Your choices boil down to natural wood or “marley” flooring. Wood will often produce the best sounds, but it can be slippery. Typically, a marley vinyl roll designed for tap dancing will give you the best combination of sound and safety. If you want an even brighter, louder sound, then dance tiles are the way to go.
Jazz Flooring
Jazz is one of the few styles where dancers often alternate between wearing jazz shoes and dancing barefoot. This means you want a slightly faster floor with a little more slide than grip.
Most jazz studios and companies use “marley” flooring, since the slip-control vinyl offers the best of all worlds. We have several different marley options to suit your specific needs.
Most jazz studios and companies use “marley” flooring, since the slip-control vinyl offers the best of all worlds. We have several different marley options to suit your specific needs.
Flamenco Flooring
Flamenco combines the sound from tap and Irish step with the heels and fast footwork of ballroom dancing. Because of this, it requires a special dance floor.
To get the most out of your choreography, we recommend going with hard plastic dance tiles. You can also use a marley floor if it’s rated for Flamenco specifically.
To get the most out of your choreography, we recommend going with hard plastic dance tiles. You can also use a marley floor if it’s rated for Flamenco specifically.
Lyrical and Contemporary Flooring
Contemporary dance is the only style where dancers are primarily barefoot. You still need some slip resistance, but too much, otherwise, you tear up your feet.
Remember that you (or your dancers) will be rolling and sliding all over this floor. There’s nothing worse than leaving rehearsal with floor burns all over your body. Most contemporary studios and companies are using either plain old wood floors or vinyl “marley” flooring.
Remember that you (or your dancers) will be rolling and sliding all over this floor. There’s nothing worse than leaving rehearsal with floor burns all over your body. Most contemporary studios and companies are using either plain old wood floors or vinyl “marley” flooring.
What is Marley Dance Flooring?
If you’ve been dancing for a while, then, of course, you know what marley dance flooring is. You know it has a reputation for being the best of the best. You know it’s versatile and heavy-duty and all-around wonderful.
But did you know you can use marley rolls for tap and ballroom? Are you familiar with all the options? Dive in to discover all there is to know about this popular dance flooring.
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But did you know you can use marley rolls for tap and ballroom? Are you familiar with all the options? Dive in to discover all there is to know about this popular dance flooring.
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What Should You Look for in Dance Studio Flooring?
When you’re shopping for a dance studio floor, there are tons of factors to consider. What’s the safest option? How can you make sure all dancers and dance styles can get the most out of the floor? Which dance floor is easiest to maintain?
Don’t worry! All those questions (and more) are answered in this in-depth guide to buying studio dance flooring. We know this is a big decision, and we want to make sure you’re totally prepared with all the facts before you make a purchase.
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Don’t worry! All those questions (and more) are answered in this in-depth guide to buying studio dance flooring. We know this is a big decision, and we want to make sure you’re totally prepared with all the facts before you make a purchase.
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