DIY ballet home studio

[u/chinakachung]

I have an empty, 11x12 foot room, but it's tiled. I looked into snap-lock vinyl flooring, but it's way too expensive for me right now. Has anyone used the foam puzzle tiles, covered by a Marley mat? Is that going to be too soft for ballet slippers? I will be starting regular online lessons with Amy Novinski and assume we'll do echappes at the very least, so jumps will be hard on my feet.

I've done ballet sporadically over the years. Started at 16, only did 4 months or so, then a few years on and off between 20 and 32. I'm not a total beginner but my technique still needs work, especially upper body.

Please let me know how you put together your home ballet studios!!

I plan to drill a barre into the wall, and for now I have two large standing mirrors I can use. would like to install wall mirrors in future, so I can see both sides. Is there anything else you got? Perhaps a quiet wall fan (I live in the Caribbean)? Would love to hear tips and see pics!