Dance Flooring Buyers Guide
When setting up a space for practice and performance at dance studios or inside your home, you need the proper flooring. Some places need versatile, multi-purpose dance flooring for different types of classes and dance styles. Others may want a type of floor that works well for a specific type of dance. Greatmats has a variety of products to meet whatever use case you have in mind. Giving your dancers the right floor will reduce their risk of injury while allowing them to maximize their potential. Our flooring products look great, offer durability, and give dancers the best chance at success. Learn more about why Greatmats is the best place to find the perfect flooring to dance the day and night away.
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Ideas Before You Buy Dance Flooring
Tips & considerations for purchasing Dance Flooring:
The following blogs offer tips on what aspects to look for in dance flooring before making a purchase. Wherever you plan to use this flooring, these are all important things to learn before making your final decision.- Costs for dance flooring will vary significantly. Marley vinyl dance floor rolls may cost between $2 and $9 per square foot. Modular tiles start at about $4 per square foot, but advanced systems may cost up to $30 per square foot. Learn More: How Much Do Vinyl Dance Floors and Dance Floor Tiles Cost?
- Rolls of marley dance floor are highly popular selections. They often consist of vinyl or PVC plastic with varying thicknesses. Learn More: What Is a Marley Dance Floor Made of?
- Students in a dance school often use marley rolls because of their versatility. For off-site performances, some schools invest in portable marley rolls to simplify hauling flooring to the performance site. Learn More: What Types of Flooring Are Used in a Dance School?
Top 10 Questions About Dance Flooring
Below are the most popular questions we've received about dance flooring. Click the question to get a detailed answer and explanation on these topics.- How Big Should an Event Dance Floor Be? As a general rule, our experts recommend having about 9 square feet of dance space for each person who will be using the floor at the same time.
- How Do You Make a DIY Dance Floor on Grass? To create a DIY dance floor over grass, you should install firm tiles to create a base layer. You can then put the dance flooring over the top.
- What Is a Sprung Floor, and What Are the Alternatives? A sprung floor absorbs shock as the dancer moves across the floor, enhancing performance. Although sprung floors often consist of wood panels, foam and rubber may work for this purpose, too.
- How Do You Clean Dance Studio Flooring? To clean dance studio flooring, you should sweep dry debris every day. Once a week (or more frequently in heavy-use environments), wet mop the floor.
- Why Is Marley the Best Flooring for a Dance Studio? Marley is a popular dance studio flooring because it offers versatility, is safe for the dancers, looks great for performances or practices, and has a cost-effective design.
- What Makes the Best Wedding Dance Floor? The best wedding dance floor often consists of vinyl. You should select a design that looks amazing and provides a safe space for everyone at the reception.
- What Is the Difference Between Permanent and Portable Dance Flooring? The difference between permanent and portable (or temporary) dance flooring primarily involves a comparison of the installation technique. Permanent floors will be glued down, while portable floors may use tape or an interlocking system to keep them in place.
- Can One Floor Work for a Home Gym and a Dance Studio? Certain flooring materials can give you the desired level of performance for both a home gymnasium and a dance practice area. A foam or rubber support layer with a vinyl top layer should work for both purposes.
- What Are the Top Tap Dance Flooring Considerations? When selecting the right floor for tap dance practice, you’ll want a durable floor that minimizes the appearance of marks. You need a floor that provides the proper sound feedback for tap dancers, too.
- What Makes a Good Mobile Dance Floor? A good mobile dance floor should consist of components that are easy to move in and out of storage while providing a DIY installation option.
Best Dance Floor Products
EZ Portable Dance Floor Tile
Our EZ Portable Dance Floor Tiles have an easy-to-manage size of 12-by-12 inches and lock together tightly with a hidden interlocking system that doesn’t require glue.
SnapLock Dance Floor XL Premium Tile
To create a firm dance floor from tiles, our SnapLock Dance Floor XL Premium Tiles feature almost 1,900 individual support legs on the underside. Each 18-by-18-inch tile resembles real hardwood.
Rosco Adagio Marley Full Roll
Use our Rosco Adagio Marley Full Rolls for a variety of types of dance practices and performances. They stand up to dancers using either hard- or soft-soled shoes.
Greatmats Reversible Dance Full Roll
Our Greatmats Reversible Dance Full Rolls work especially well for ballet practice and performances. One side is black and the other side is gray, allowing you to match the color to the performance.
Greatmats Standard XL Tap Dance Marley Roll
Although our Greatmats Standard XL Tap Dance Marley Rolls work especially well for tap dancers, you can use this budget-priced marley roll for any kind of dance practice or performance.
Dance and Stage Pro Full Roll
When you want an elegant dance floor that features subdued colors, our Dance and Stage Pro Full Rolls are a popular choice. This roll has a durable wear layer and lasts a long time when used by dancers wearing soft-soled shoes.
Rosco Adagio Touring Portable Floor Full Roll
Dance studios or performers who take their shows on the road can benefit from our Rosco Adagio Touring Portable Floor Full Rolls. These rolls can support a variety of dance types while remaining light enough to carry to the performance site.
Event High Gloss Show Floor Full Roll
When the dance floor needs to showcase brilliant colors and a glossy finish, our Event High Gloss Show Floor Full Rolls are the ideal choice. In addition to using this roll for dance performances, it works nicely as runway flooring for fashion shows or VIP events.
Dance Flooring Types & Options
Product Details & Dance Types
| Rosco Adagio Marley | Adagio Touring Marley | Rosco Dance Marley | Portable Tiles |
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| 5.25 Ft. x 101 Ft. | 5.25 x 101 Ft. | 5.25 x 131.3 Ft. | 1x1 Ft. x 5/8 Inch |
| non-reversible | non-reversible | reversible | non-reversible |
| all dance types | all dance types | soft shoes | most dance types |
| $$$ | $$ | $$ | $$$$$ |
Subfloor Products & Systems
| Dance Studio Subfloor Elite | Home Dance Subfloor | Sport Plus Designer Foam Tile | Sprung Dance Floor |
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| rolled rubber 4' wide x 3/8'' thick | foam tiles 2x2' x 5/8'' thick | foam tiles 2x2' x 10mm thick | panel 3.5' x 3.5' x 2'' thick |
| plastic tiles 5/8'' thick | plastic tiles 5/8'' thick | n/a | n/a |
| $$$ | $$ | $ | $$$$$$ |
Which Dance Floor Do You Need?
| Ballet | Tap | Jazz | Modern | Lyrical | Irish | Flemenco | Hip Hop | Ballroom | |
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| Rosco Adagio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rosco Dance Floor Reversible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Portable Dance Floor Tile | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Rosco Adagio Touring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dance & Stage Pro | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Where Will You Put Your Dance Floor?
| Over Concrete | Over Carpet | Over Tile | Over Wood | Over Laminate | Over Rubber | Over Foam Underlayment | Over Sprung Floor | Over Plastic Tile Underlayment | |
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| Rosco Adagio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Rosco Adagio Touring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Rosco Dance Floor Reversible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Dance & Stage Pro | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Home Dance Floor Package | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Dance Studio Subfloor Elite | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Sprung Dance Floor Panel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Portable Dance Floor Tile | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Tap Dance Floor Portable Kit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Dance Flooring Customer Installations
3D Dance Studio
For the busy team at 3D Dance Studio, finding a durable, versatile dance flooring was a necessity. Our high-quality Rosco product allowed the students to make the most of their practice time.
Durable Dance Flooring: Custom Cut Rosco Reversible Dance Floor
Greatmats Customer, Chen
When Greatmats customer Chen wanted to create a dance practice room for his daughter at home, he needed a firm subfloor to fit over carpet. Our interlocking tiles were the ideal choice to deliver a sturdy base for long practice sessions.
Best Home Dance Subfloor: Court Floor Flat Top Tile
Inspire National Dance Competition (NDC)
Because Inspire NDC hosts dance competitions at many different locations, it needed a dance flooring roll that would deliver the quality required at any site while being easier to move. Our roll delivered the benefits the organization needed.
Competition-Quality Dance Floor: Rosco Adagio Touring Portable Floor Full Roll
Greatmats Customer, Josie Stewart
When Greatmats customer Josie Stewart needed to expand her practice options at home, she decided to transform the family’s garage into an at-home dance studio. Our kit had the subflooring and main dance floor necessary to create a comfortable and safe location for practicing over concrete.
Best Dance Floor Kit: Dance Studio Subfloor Elite Kit
Dancin’ With Roxie
The Dancin’ With Roxie professional studio wanted a dance floor designed to keep students safe with excellent slip control while offering durability for the 1,600 students using the space. Our marley roll was the perfect choice to support a variety of dance styles.
High-Quality Slip Control Dance Flooring: Rosco Adagio Marley Full Roll
Dance Flooring Installation & Maintenance Videos
How to Install Greatmats Tap Dance Floor Kits
Marley Dance Flooring Maintenance Tips
Home Marley Dance Floor Options for Over Concrete or Carpet