The Curve Foundation Dance Company on tour with Harlequin

Regular Harlequin customer The Curve Foundation Dance Company is preparing for an autumn tour which includes the UK premiere of Passomezzo by Ohad Naharin. Ross Cooper told Harlequin that the company will be embarking on a powerful brand new European 'tour de force' that takes in Greece, Germany, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as well as rural outlying communities in Scotland plus the Hebridean and Shetland Islands. For the resident dance company at the Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh working in conjunction with the internationally renowned choreographer Ohad Naharin and Artistic Director of Batscheva Dance Company is an exciting prospect and a first for a Scottish company.

Cascade at Dance-Print event at Camberwell

Thanks to independent dancer-choreographer Rachel Thew for sending us images from her Dance-Print event that was staged on Harlequin Cascade dance floor at Camberwell College.

Harlequin Hi-Shine stars at ABTT Show

Despite a strike that closed down most of the London Underground network for both of the two days of the ABTT Theatre show at the Royal Horticultural Halls many visitors still made their way to the event this week. The Harlequin stand featured a section of Liberty Sprung floor with Hi-Shine top surface. Harlequin Hi-Shine has a special laminated hard polymer ultra-gloss surface which is superior to polyurethane for scratch resistance and rolls out instantly to provide a breath-taking wet look finish - a perfectly display floor for the theatrical and display effects.

Photo: Karen Woodward and Sue French of British Harlequin on the stand at ABTT 2009.

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.