Summarising the results of the independent survey, Patrick Lesage, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, Harlequin Europe said, “90% of the teachers and students are happy with the new floor. Previously all studios had been equipped with traditional basketweave floors comprising just two layers of battens and commonly recognized as having hard spots where the battens intersect. Over 80% unprompted noticed the floors had been changed and when asked to express a preference, 91% of teachers and 76% of students said they preferred the new floors. Probing further the survey revealed that a large majority (91% teachers & 82% students) considered the floor more shock absorbent and 82% of teachers and 72% of students are of the view that the rebound is better as well.”
Daniel Agésilas, Director of Choreographic Studies at the Conservatoire explained, ”Following many tests the Harlequin Liberty™ sprung floor was found to offer the best balance between flexibility and rigidity. Combined with the adhesion offered by the Harlequin dance floor surfaces it is a great success.” He concluded, “We chose Harlequin because the company has undertaken all the necessary research work to enable dancers to work in conditions of optimal safety,”
The Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Paris is one of six higher schools in France. Approved since 2009 to award the Higher National Professional Diploma of Dance, the Conservatoire provides open training in today’s classical and contemporary choreographic creation with the emphasis throughout the course placing the students in a professional situation.
