We call it the “Busk Board” because it's ready to perform...wherever you are!
So what is a Sprung Floor anyway? And why do I need one?
The short answer is—to prevent injuries! Many dancers experience fatigue and joint pain from overuse or repeated impacts to the feet, legs and back. And if you're dancing on hard surfaces like concrete, dirt, or even carpet, you're increasing the likelihood of serious injury like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures.
Sprung floors are the quiet heroes of dance studios, gyms, and performance spaces. And they make a real difference in how people move, and how their bodies feel afterward. A sprung floor is designed for shock absorption.
Beneath the Marley surface of most dance studios, and beneath the plywood sub-floor is a hidden layer of foam blocks spaced evenly throughout the floor. This is the secret ingredient of sprung floors. This array of foam blocks allows the floor to flex, absorbing shock on impacts, and delivering a slight lift on every jump—reducing the stress on your muscles, bones, and joints. So you can dance longer, and stronger.
So, how should I practice when I'm not in a dance studio?
We're glad you asked! A Busk Board is a portable sprung floor! And it has all the same components of a studio floor—a Marley surface atop a layer of plywood, atop a layer of EVA foam blocks. And with a convenient carrying handle, you can have the comfort and safety of a dance studio floor wherever you go!
Where can I get a Busk Board?
First, you can check out our Busk Board product page for details. While we might not offer shipping to your location, if you're in or around southeastern Virginia then you can contact us and we'll try arrange a convenient drop-off or pickup location.
Second if you happen to be at a southeast regional Feis, then there's a chance you can pick one up from us directly. Just be sure to contact us ahead of time to let us know you're interested since we travel with a limited number of boards. You can shoot us a message on our Contact Form, and follow us on social media where we'll post our upcoming travels.