SUSTAINABLE DANCE FLOOR
Dance floor generates electricity from dancing.
SUSTAINABLE DANCE FLOOR is an energy-generating flooring system that produces up to 25 watts per module. The energy generated by dancers' movements powers the lighting and DJ booth, creating a self-sustaining environment. This innovative concept transforms dancing into an active contribution to the event's energy needs, blending fun with environmental awareness.
Originally designed by Studio Roosegaarde for the WATT club in Rotterdam, Daan Roosegaarde’s vision of sustainability focuses on doing more with available resources. The interactive floor engages people directly, making them an essential part of the sustainable experience and fostering a deeper connection with the environment.
SUSTAINABLE DANCE FLOOR demonstrates how technology can enhance entertainment while promoting ecological responsibility. By actively involving participants, it shows how innovation can inspire environmental consciousness.
The impact of this floor has reached global stages, including Coldplay concerts, where it continues to engage audiences and highlight the importance of sustainability in the entertainment industry.
2008, Rotterdam NL. Modular system measuring 65x65x30 cm (LxWxH) that produces up to 25 watts per module. Features energy harvesting mechanisms, LEDs, software, and embedded electronics. Installed at Club WATT, Rotterdam, NL.
Commissioned by the Sustainable Dance Club, Rotterdam.
Press Release
Fact Sheet
Select Exhibitions
Club WATT Rotterdam
January 11, 2008
Lectures
March 10, 2019
Designers Talk Daan Roosegaarde and Adrian van Hooydonk
Join Adrian van Hooydonk and Daan Roosegaarde for a Pioneering Talk on Energy, Autonomous Mobility, and Design, March 13, 19:00-20:30 at BMW Museum, Munich.
Publications
November 7, 2017
Cover Story Volkskrant Magazine
Dare to Shine is the cover story on Daan Roosegaarde in Volkskrant Magazine, including our SUSTAINABLE DANCE FLOOR.
Exhibitions
November 7, 2011
Dynamic Dance Floor
An interactive experience with low-energy LEDs and mirrors makes the dance floor visually deepen as energy is generated through movement, creating a dynamic and immersive environment.