Stagestep Archives - Dance Informa Magazine

Finding 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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Keeping 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,...

Dance studio floor. Photo courtesy of Stagestep.

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Tips and tricks on installing your studio floor

Owning a portable dance floor comes with many benefits. You can, at any time, uninstall your floor from one location and transport...

unrecognizable graceful ballet dancer resting on floor

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How long should your dance floor last before you must 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...

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Elements 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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Stagestep 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...

Stagestep dance floor Joffrey Ballet School

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Gerflor acquires Stagestep Dance Floors

Gerflor, a global leader in designing and manufacturing specialized resilient flooring for sport, commercial, transport and residential environments, has announced that it...

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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...

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What 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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Feature Articles

Randy 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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Hardwood 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...

Dancers en pointe on a Marley dance floor.

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Marley 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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Best practices for disinfecting your studio and dance floor

Since 2020, the act of washing your hands, disinfecting everything in sight and wearing a mask for many activities has become something...

Dance floor installation by CMG Flooring.

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Tips 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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The 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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Where 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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Stagestep launches one-step cleaner for your studio

Stagestep Flooring Solutions has announced the launch of a new disinfectant cleaning product, ProClean™ D No-Rinse. Recently approved by the EPA and effective...