Performance surface

Dance performance surfaces are denoted by using a layer of Marley, a popular type of vinyl, on top of a sprung floor.

You would find this most commonly used for public events, e.g. a gym hall used for a graduation ceremony or a club dance floor.

Both gyms and dance clubs are better off providing good safe floors and encouraging the use of proper footwear.

The performance surface of professional dance facilities normally consists of a base hardwood, engineered wood, or laminate.

The flooring they dance upon must exhibit all of the key factors stated above: shock absorption, vertical deformation, area deflection, and slip resistance.

[4] 291 of 2,281 reported injuries spanning 17 years were attributed to faulty flooring by professional and student dancers.

[5] Lower limb injuries are the most common,[6] accompanied by complaints regarding traction issues, with the floor either being too slippery or having too much friction.

[5] Shock absorption qualities are also important to consider a surface being too firm can cause the body to absorb large amounts of energy during landings, which equates to lower limb stress and injury risks.

[5] Therefore, not only studios but also stages should be equipped with proper dance floors in order to prevent injuries among performers.

[8] Specific nanoparticles dispersed throughout polyurethane fibers intensify the stretch and heat resistance of sports turfs.

When nanoparticles are incorporated into running tracks, these turfs show outstanding rebound resilience, elastic recovery, and durability, as well as anti-flaming/mildew/static properties.

[8] Despite its many positive aspects on performance enhancement, nanomaterials possibly have a negative impact on the environment and organisms, threatening human health.

Recent research has inferred that the floors with the greatest shock absorption properties will reduce a person's vertical jump height and force production.