Floors are rarely front of mind when we think about the components of dance. Pointe shoes, sure, maybe even a bedazzled costume or shining ballet barre—but dance flooring company Stagestep knows all these things rest, literally, on top of a good floor.  “It’s the foundation of what every dancer performs on,” says Bill Goldberg, Stagestep’s technical services […]

For Strengthening Sure, exercises on the OPTP BOSU Elite make for impressive Instagram content. But more importantly, they help with everything from strengthening your ankles and core to improving your overall balance and stability. $199.95, optp.com To make the most of your stretching, FLX Flexistretcher’s adjustable (and compact) resistance straps can be used to work […]

There’s a special connection between dancers and the studios where they spend countless hours—even years—developing their craft. That’s why colleges that want to attract and nurture the very best talent invest in the very best resources—like top-quality flooring from a trusted manufacturer like Harlequin—to inspire and support their students both mentally and physically. Check out […]

Studio owners: The light at the end of the recital tunnel is in sight, and your summer intensive won’t start for a few weeks after that. Now is the time to tackle all those pesky studio-upkeep projects that you can’t deal with while dancers are literally underfoot. Longtime studio owners Marisa Mailhes (of Red Door […]