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All posts tagged "dance floors"
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382Tips & AdviceSetting up a home studio: Taking stress out of the process
Sprung floors, interlocking boards, precise measurements, oh my! Setting up a home studio can be full of stress and uncertainty. It’s a...
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872Dance 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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2.6KDance 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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6.3KDance 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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1.2KDance 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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1.2KFeaturedWhat 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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1.4KFeature 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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433Dance Studio OwnerHardwood or vinyl dance surface: Which one is for you?
As a studio owner, you want to strike a critical balance between a worthwhile investment and high-quality flooring that will also keep...
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1.5KDance 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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1.8KDance 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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3.4KDance 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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5.3KDance 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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4.7KDance 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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4.2KDance 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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4.5KTips & 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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4.1KDance 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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3.3KDance 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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5.5KFeature 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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9.5KDance Studio OwnerDo you know how Marley Floors got their name?
If you are a dancer, you’ve heard the term “Marley Floors” at some point. When you think about them, you probably imagine...
