Adance studio is a space in whichdancers learn or rehearse. The term is typically used to describe a space that has either been built or equipped for the purpose.
A dance studio normally includes a smooth floor covering or, if used fortap dancing, by ahardwood floor. The smooth vinyl floor covering, also known as aperformance surface and commonly called "marley", is generally not affixed permanently to the underlying floor and can be rolled up and transported to performance venues if needed.
In many cases, the floor issprung, meaning the construction of the floor provides a degree of flexibility to absorb the impact of intensive dance exercise, such as jumping. This is considered vital to promote goodhealth and safety.[1]
Other common features of a dance studio include abarre, which can be either fixed to the wall or be a standalone move-able device that is approximately waist height and used as a means of support. Asmusic is an integral part of dance, nearly all dance studios have a sound system for playing CD's or music via aBluetooth enabled device; a remote control is essential for the sound system to make it easy for the instructor to repeat musical passages as needed. Apiano is still commonly used to accompanyballet andtap dance, especially in professional studios. In purpose-built dance studios, it is typical for at least one wall to be covered by floor to ceiling mirrors, which are used by dancers to see their body position and alignment. Other essentials in any dance studio are a table for teacher notebooks and other instructional materials, as well as a large wall clock.[2]
In China, the term dance studio is also used to describe a place which is established to teachdance. Commonly referred to as dance schools in Europe, they are often based locally and offer classes to interested students who live nearby. Depending on the studio, a variety ofdance styles may be offered, or only one.
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