Okay, here’s my blog post about setting up that portable wooden dance floor:

So, I’ve always wanted a dedicated space for practicing dance at home. I’m no pro, just like to move, you know? The carpet wasn’t cutting it, and I didn’t want to mess up the regular floors. I saw these “batten dancing pine portable wooden flooring” things online, and thought, “Let’s give this a shot!”

First things first, I cleared out a good chunk of space in my spare room. I figured I needed enough room to, like, actually move without knocking over lamps and stuff. Good lighting also needed.

Then came the unboxing. It’s all these wooden panels, looked kinda like giant puzzle pieces. The “batten” part, I guess, is the strips of wood underneath that give it some * also came with a small bag that contained something similar to double-sided tape and instructions.

I started by laying down the first panel in one corner, making sure it was lined up nicely with the *,I also repeatedly measured with a * I used those small double-sided tape to help join them together.

Then, it was just a matter of connecting the rest of the panels. They interlock, which is pretty cool. It’s like a giant, satisfying jigsaw puzzle. You gotta make sure they’re really snug together, though, or you’ll feel the seams when you’re dancing. I found that pressing down firmly and even kinda wiggling them a bit helped them lock in place.

The Middle Part…

It took a little while, panel by panel, but I got into a rhythm. My back started to ache a bit halfway through, so I took a break, stretched, and had some water. Always good to listen to your body, right? No point in hurting myself before I even get to dance!

Almost There!

• Laid out all the panels.
• Made sure everything was connected tight.
• Checked for any wobbly spots.

Once the whole floor was down, I walked around on it, testing it out. I even did a few little dance moves (very carefully!) to see how it felt. There were a couple of spots where it felt a tiny bit uneven, so I went back and pressed down even harder on those connections. Problem solved!

Finally, I had my own little dance floor! It’s not huge, but it’s big enough for me to practice and have some fun. The wood feels nice and smooth, and the batten system gives it a good bounce. Now I can dance whenever I want, without worrying about slipping on the carpet or scuffing up the hardwood. Success!