Why do dancers need a sprung dance floor? Solid surfaces such as concrete floors are not resilient and can cause bodily injury to dancers. The Sprung flooring provides the resiliency needed to prevent shin splints and ligament injuries most commonly attributed to rigid surfaces. Did this answer your question?Yes NoAdditional CommentsSend Feedback Post navigationPrevious post: What if I don’t see the answer to my questions on this page?Next post: Why can’t I put a marley dance floor surface directly on top of concrete floor?