Okay, so I’ve been wanting a portable dance floor for, like, forever. My apartment has these awful carpets, and it’s impossible to practice my popping and locking without tripping or getting rug burn. I saw this “rubber dancing hevea portable wooden flooring” thing online and thought, “This could be it!”

First, I measured my living room space. I didn’t want something too huge, but also not too tiny that I’d be dancing off the edges. I grabbed a tape measure and figured out the perfect size.

Then came the ordering. I found a few different options online, but some looked kinda sketchy. I finally settled on one that seemed legit, with decent reviews. I hit that “buy” button and waited anxiously.

When the package arrived, it was heavier than I expected! I lugged it inside and ripped it open. Inside were these interlocking wooden tiles with a rubbery backing. It smelled a little like… well, rubber and wood. Not bad, just… noticeable.

Assembly Time!

• I cleared a space on my living room floor.
• I started laying out the tiles, trying to figure out the pattern.
• It took a little fiddling, but they clicked together pretty easily. Kind of like giant puzzle pieces.
• I kept going, connecting tile after tile, until I had a nice, rectangular dance floor.

And… that was it! Seriously, it was surprisingly easy to put together. I stood back and admired my handiwork. My very own portable dance floor!

Of course, I had to test it out immediately. I put on some music and started moving. The surface was so much better than my carpet. It had just the right amount of grip – not too slippery, not too sticky. I could actually glide and spin without worrying about face-planting. I can do some rubber dancing!

I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I’m still super happy with it. It’s easy to clean (just wipe it down), and when I’m not using it, I can stash the tiles in a closet. Totally worth it!