What Is Percussive Dance? Percussive dance is any form of dance that requires the dancer to strike the floor with force to create and generate sound. Percussive dance and its many variations include: tap, clogging, Irish dance, some forms of Indian Dance, character/folkloric, South African Boot, flamenco, African and some Native American Dance. Percussive sound
What 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 employed temporary flooring, such as portable staging or base floors for touring. Temporary dance flooring is a great solution for those schools with touring companies or locations that host annual dance competitions. Now,
The Low Down On Dance Floor Maintenance
Let’s talk about dance floor maintenance for a moment. Having a maintenance program for your dance floor is important for the safety and well-being of your dancers and instructors. Keeping your floors consistent and clean takes a little bit of planning. You also need the right products that have been formulated specifically for wood and
How Long Should Your Dance Floor Last Before You Have to Replace It?
Being that dance floors are a large investment; you want some assurance that it’s going to last. How long should your dance floor last before you must replace it? It really depends on what you’re using it for, how often the floor is used, and the materials or kind of flooring you have. Based on
How To Handle The Unexpected Accident On Your Dance Floor
Dance studios are a whirlwind of activity. People come and go, and they bring with them food, cosmetics, body lotion, drink, and foreign substances from outside. It will happen eventually—a mess and how to clean it up and keep your dance floor from further damage is critical in maintaining your studio operational. These cleaning tips