Dance Studio Mirrors

Quality dance studio mirrors are essential for any dance academy or company’s rehearsal space. From portable mirrors to permanent wall mounts, it’s essential you know what you require for your studio before you start spending money.

From Internet dance supply stores to garage sales, you can hunt down mirrors that will work well in a dance studio, but not all of them will be what you’re looking for. Before you purchase anything, it’s important to understand what makes dance studio mirrors acceptable and safe for students.

First and foremost, you will want to find something sturdy enough that it will not tip over onto a dance class and cause injuries. Thus, if you’re in the market for some portable mirrors, ensure you buy a set that is held up by strong and reliable mounts or bases. Flimsy pieces of glass that can fall and shatter will create a liability you don’t want to deal with.

To further prevent shattering, many dance studio owners opt for glassless mirrors to ensure the highest safety standard possible. A simple Internet search will lead you to online companies such as GlasslessMirror.com, which offers a broad selection of mirrors for you to choose from.

Finally, you’ll want to order a mirror that is an appropriate size. If your budget calls for donated or second-hand mirrors, then you may need to settle for smaller mirrors mounted together on your studio wall, however one large mirror is best if you can afford it. This will prevent warped perspectives and breaks in your dancer lines.

In this economy, many studios are trying to stay afloat and cut costs wherever possible. However, when it comes to shopping for dance studio mirrors, there are a few options you probably don’t want to take.

While on the prowl for affordable mirrors, you may be tempted to convert pieces from their original purpose. For example, taking no longer needed closet door mirrors and placing them onto a wall. This is a poor idea because many closet door mirrors are too flimsy to support themselves on a wall mount once they are separated from their closet door base. This can lead to cracking, shattering and brittle break offs that can cause risk to your dancers. If closet door mirrors are your only current option, be sure to glue them to the wall with industrial strength glue. This will help remove air pockets between the mirror and wall, hopefully reducing shatter risk. Again, using mirrors previously designated for other things is never the best idea.

Sometimes a price tag really can be too good to be true, and this is a good rule to follow when it comes to mirror shopping. Internet dealers, where most dance studio mirrors are available, present you with all sorts of price ranges. However, some prices may seem unbelievable – and they are. Remember that popular rule of “getting what you pay for,” as cheap mirrors will often deliver cheap results. A mid-priced mirror system is often a smarter option as you will enjoy its durability and longevity.

Alvas is your one stop shop for mirrors (including glassless) and other dance studio supplies such as dance floors and ballet barres. They’ve been in the business for quite some time and will provide you with some great options. Mats,Mats, Mats specializes in exercise and athletic equipment, including the sale of mylar mirrors perfect for a dance or yoga studio.

You can also go to your local home store, such as Home Depot, and ask for an estimate on large mirrors. Oftentimes they can special order whatever size you need, allowing you the opportunity to see glass samples in the store before purchasing. Internet shopping is great, but the quality you will receive can also be a total mystery until it’s too late.

Dance studio mirrors are vital to learning dancers, so take the time to invest in something that will not only benefit your current students, but those who will come after them as well.

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