Jubilee Portable Dance Floors

Interlocking Jubilee plastic and rubber floor tiles are available through The Art of Expression, authorized Canadian distributor. The use of the term "sprung" in the product description implies a different kind of springiness than the traditional "sprung" floor, where the term typically implies air space between a wooden floor and subfloor. For more information about the floor tiles, including FAQs, visit Jubilee.

Floor Squares for Dance Practice

A long search for an ultra-budget option for practicing on a carpet-on-concrete apartment floor finally led me to Dricore subfloor panel squares. The top of the square is pressed wood with "no urea formaldehyde adhesives" (a good thing), and the bottom is hard, molded plastic with airspace pockets between the floor and the top of the panel. Though not comparable to a true sprung floor, it does provide a more forgiving surface than concrete alone. The square is sturdy and provides a clear, loud sound for footwork.

Dimensions of each tile: 2 feet by 2 feet, 7/8 inch thick. Available at Home Depot for under $8.00 each.