Beat the credit crunch with special stage floor offer

British Harlequin, in recognition of budget restrictions due to the credit crunch, are offering their Stagefloor 100 product at just £10.95 per square metre. Stagefloor 100 is a bargain with a high level of specification, fire-rated for safety, quick to roll out and suitable for permanent installation, or for portable use. There is a choice of black, dark grey, light grey and hazelnut - all highly tear resistant and tough enough to stand up to props, equipment, street footwear - pretty much most things. It is in stock now - ready to ship in 2 metre wide rolls from 10 to 25 metre in length. Ideal for stage or drama studios this is however a limited offer so quick response is recommended by calling 01892 514888 to place orders or request samples. Or you can e-mail stagefloor@harlequinfloors.com. 

Latest on Dance-Print event

News from Rachel Thew that details of Thursday's Dance-Print event are now posted online. The event will use Harlequin Cascade dance flooring. More details can be found by following any of these links.

Dance-Print debut at Camberwell College

Harlequin Cascade dance flooring will play a part in the debut performance of a unique dance-print event - a trio - at Camberwell College, University of the Arts London on 28th May. 

Developed by independent dancer-choreographer Rachel Thew the event will be "performed and filmed in the fabulous setting of 'Wilsons Hall' (with original wooden carvings and stained glass) which belongs to the university." The free event is for students and staff of the university and open to members of the public and a repeat performance during the MA Visual Arts Courses' Final Shows in July is on the cards.

 Rachel explained the concept to British Harlequin. "Dancers create marks with water-soluble paint as they dance. A large print (4 x4 m) is taken on cloth from the surface of the dance floor. The print is suspended and becomes the 'backdrop' for the following dance. The whole process is repeated until the stage area is totally enclosed. The event is filmed and projections of edited 'snippets' of the action are projected on a large screen in the pauses between acts."

A trailer has just been released by Moshe Ladanga.

dance+print trailer from mosheladanga on Vimeo.

Portbarres at special end of line prices

Because the Harlequin Portabarre range is being phased out, British Harlequin currently has a special price offer available through the Harlequin Shop or by calling 01892 514888. 

The Portabarre is a great idea for students to own as an essential for warm up and stretching routines to increase the flow of blood to muscles to reduce the risk of injury before taking to the dance floor. It is quick and easy to set up and secure with double snap locks. Non-slip rubber feet offer grip. Then when you are finished, it just folds up into a stylish carrying case. There are 2 different lengths - 1.4m & 2.74m - with black or pale grey options. 

But hurry - stocks are limited.

Harlequin at PLASA Focus in Leeds

British Harlequin exhibited at the recent PLASA Focus event held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Photos of the event that took place on 28th & 29th of April can be viewed at etnow.com where Harlequin demonstrated examples of flooring and accessories for dance, theatre and display.

Photo: Rebecca Conway & Karen Woodward on the British Harlequin stand at PLASA Focus. Entertainment Technology.