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.

See Harlequin at ABTT Theatre Show

Today is the closing day for PLASA Focus exhibition in Leeds, but plans are already in hand for the next exhibition where you can see Harlequin floors, this time at the ABTT Theatre Show in London. From the 10th to 11th June the annual event for the the technical side of theatre will be at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London. Harlequin offers a range of stage floors. To discover more visit the Theatre Area of the Harlequin web site.

An article inspired by Harlequin floors

We recently came across an article - Achieve Optimum Performance with Harlequin Floors -  that starts off with the view that " Dancing is not only limited to entertainment but it can be a form of keep fit  program ..." and goes on to say " Most of us don't even give one thought to the kind of floor we are dancing on."  The full article can be read at www.hotdancefloors.com. For full information on the full range of Harlequin dance floors why not check out www.harlequinfloors.com .

Ballet barres that span wall mirrors

Did you know that as well as the popular range of Harlequin Ballet Barres that can be bought online 24/7 from the Harlequin Shop there are now a whole range of ingenious custom versions, including options to span wall mirrors - as seen in this photo. In fact Harlequin can provide solutions to go under windows too, or for  other situations where conventional wall fixing is not an option. 

Thanks to clever bracket design standard wall fixed ballet barres can be installed to give a continuous run along a studio wall. And unlike Henry Ford you can opt for another colour than standard black - even chrome plating is available to special order. With a choice of single or double barres why not check out the details on the Harlequin web site or call 01892 514 888 for more information.

See Harlequin floors at Leeds event

PLASA Focus is a new event for the entertainment technology industry run by the people who put on the annual PLASA show at Earls Court in London. The new show will be held in the Saviles Hall of the Royal Armouries in Leeds on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th April 2009.

The Harlequin team will be on hand with examples of floors for dance, theatre and events. Products to be exhibited at PLASA Focus  include the popular Liberty sprung Floor Panels - now updated with an easy-to-use latching device to speed up installation and removal of sprung dance floors. Also the very popular range of display floors including Hi-Shine will be there.  

So for anyone in Yorkshire and the north of England why not come along to the show - entrance is free - and discuss your flooring needs with our helpful team.