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The Studios 1 and 2:

RDC has two 880 sq ft studios with 14 foot ceilings, both completed by true “sprung” Marley dance floors. These dance floors are set up to have every point of the surface separated from the sub-floor by air which provides a predetermined amount of “give”.Why are sprung dance floors important?

 
When a body jumps and lands on a surface the impact force with which the foot strikes the ground rebounds off the surface and vibrates up through the body as an energy shockwave. This shockwave affects not only muscles and tendons, but also the knees, hips, and the lower back. Sports medicine experts propose that the body feels three times its weight in pressure with each foot-fall in running and up to seven times it weight when it jumps. By providing a properly sprung floor we give students a dance surface that absorbs energy and thus prevents future over-use injuries. The addition of Marley - a quality vinyl dance surface - lessens the dancer’s chance of slipping thus allowing freedom in movement and a clearer focus on performing.

Studio 3:

RDC is pleased to offer a Pilates studio run independently by a highly trained instructor, Beth Tracy. All appointments are scheduled through her, though we will take information to pass on.