Harlequin a sponsor of Designing School Theatres conference

British Harlequin are a sponsor of the Theatre Trust Conference that also takes place in Leeds 26~27th April with the theme of Designing School Theatres . The event promises to " look at the design of theatres located within secondary schools, academies and independent schools. It will consider the challenges associated with creating theatres that feel and work like theatres whilst also serving a range of educational, learning and community needs, their relationship to other theatres in their cities and towns, and the role they play in shaping the next generation of theatre activists, artists, and audiences."

Meet the Harlequin team in Leeds next month

British Harlequin plc will again be exhibiting at the PLASA Focus event to be held in two halls at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th April 2010. The Harlequin stand (RA-C16) will feature floors for dance, theatre and events. 

With more than 25 years’ experience in producing world leading floors for all types of performance, Harlequin provides sprung floors for permanent or temporary installation, roll out floors and permanent, heavy-duty or cushioned vinyl. Accessories include tapes, roll carts, bags and straps and cleaning materials, many of which can now be bought online at the Harlequinshop.com . 

According to the organizers of PLASA Focus " April 2010 will be the second time that venue owners, consultants, show designers, producers and technicians working on the North's leading events, installations and venues have a dedicated event where they can meet and find the new technologies to use in future facilities and productions. " 

New Harlequin dance mat for Hip-Hop and Tap debuts at MOVE-IT today

Today at MOVE-IT - Olympia, London

British Harlequin's stand features the company's total capability in dance studio fit out at the first public day of a busy MOVE-IT show. MOVE-IT continues over the weekend at Olympia in London.

New Harlequin dance mat for Hip-Hop and Tap

New from British Harlequin is a roll out, slatted wood dance mat that is aimed at Hip-Hop and Tap dance styles. Making its debut at MOVE-IT 2010, the new Harlequin dance mat is being offered at an introductory price of £135 that includes VAT and free delivery within the UK. 

When all that is needed is a hard wood surface to practice or perform Tap or Hip-Hop, then this canvas backed, slatted bamboo floor provides the answer. It can simply be rolled out to lay perfectly flat on practically any surface including carpeted floors. Bamboo used for the slats is widely recognized as renewable resource that regenerates, rapidly grows to maturity and is also suited to percussive dance styles such as flamenco or Irish dancing. 

Available from Harlequin as a kit, the generously sized 1.9m x 1.83m roll is accompanied by a roll of Harlequin Reversible vinyl dance surface and colour co-ordinated tape. Reversible, the classic double-sided floor is available in a range of colour combinations that can be selected when ordering. Roll Straps are offered as an option. 

Harlequin and RAD present MOVE-IT seminar

British Harlequin plc, world leaders in the development and supply of floors for dance and the performing arts, will once again be exhibiting at MOVE-IT 2010 and providing flooring for the main performance stage and Harlequin Masterclass Studio. Harlequin will also be a co-presenter of the 'Preventing Injury and Creating a Safe Dance Environment Seminar'

The seminar - Preventing Injury and Creating a Safe Dance Environment - takes place on Sunday 14th March at 11.45 am. 

Presenters are:-

• Guy Dagger - British Harlequin plc
  
• Chloë Naalchigar - RAD
  
• Luke Hopper - ex dancer, Western Australia
  

Described as "an essential session for dancers, teachers and choreographers, outlining some important ways to help you prevent injury and make sure you and your dancers remain safe while performing and rehearsing. From the lowdown on what to look for in studio space and the latest in dance floor technology to top tips from a leading expert in dance science."