Planning dance studios for schools

If your school or dance school is planning a new dance studio or upgrade, then a visit to The Building Schools Exhibition & Conference 2010 at ExCel, London on the 24^th and 25^th February 2010 could be productive.  At this event the British Harlequin stand will showcase an example of a dance studio, complete with sprung floor, ballet barrres and mirrors.

British Harlequin floors are widely used in schools, colleges, universities, performing arts centres and dance facilities. Harlequin floors, whether portable or permanently installed are durable, hardwearing and easy to maintain. Choosing the correct floor for dance is important for health, safety and artistic performance. Harlequin offer a choice of sprung sub-floors plus a range of dance surfaces, developed to meet the needs and rigours of different forms of dance.

Harlequin floors are fully tested in accordance with DIN Standard 18032 Part II and the preferred choice of many professional dancers and are also being endorsed for BSF projects. Sports floors cannot be substituted as an alternative. They are unsuitable due to two intrinsic differences: the construction of the sprung sub floor and the performance surface. British Harlequin offer a RIBA approved core curriculum CPD – ‘Specifying Floors for Dance, Drama and Performance – a Guide for Architects”. To complete studios there is a range of ballet barres using wood from FSC approved suppliers.

The event will provide an opportunity to talk to experts and to view Harlequin’s floors which are widely used in schools, colleges, universities, performing arts centres and dance facilities.