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Stephen Munn, Head of Theatre Programme at Laban“The dance floors Harlequin installed are of the highest standard and we have heard nothing but praise from both our staff and students.” "Laban has had a long relationship with Harlequin, so it was no surprise that Harlequin's Liberty sprung panels with Studio dance floor were chosen for all 14 studios at the new London building. And Harlequin also installed conventional maple sprung floors for the theatre stage and Pilates studio." |
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John Henderson, Production Manager, Sydney Dance Company"Our Harlequin dance floors go with us everywhere." “Sydney Dance Company is Australia’s premier contemporary dance company and we are lucky to have the Sydney Opera House as our home performing venue. But our performance commitments extend far beyond, to the theatres and festivals of Australia and the world. With such a hectic touring schedule, I need to feel secure that we have the right equipment to meet the Company’s production needs whilst on tour. Artistic Director, Graeme Murphy requires an uncompromising standard of excellence from every performance. I demand the same high standards from the products I use to support his vision. Harlequin’s portable and versatile flooring meets that benchmark, so I take our Harlequin Studio with us wherever we perform, be it in China, Europe or at home in Australia. With Harlequin under their feet, the dancers can feel confident of consistently producing the very best in contemporary dance, no matter what Graeme’s innovative and eclectic choreography may bring. And because the Harlequin dance floor travels so well and is easy to lay, it makes for a smooth set-up every time.” |
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Rachel Moore, Former Director, Boston Ballet School"Why Boston Ballet School and Company love Harlequin floors" “Established over 40 years ago, Boston Ballet School prepares young dancers in a highly individualized, premier quality training program. Our curriculum develops dancers with strong classical technique and the ability to adapt to multiple styles and choreographers. We strive to instill a life-long love of dance and movement and to develop the whole student by providing wellness programs, career counseling, and first-rate facilities. When contemplating the design and construction of our new school, we turned immediately to Harlequin. Both the Company and the School have used Harlequin floors since 1991 in our main facility, and have been extraordinarily pleased by their quality. The dancers love the spring in the floor and its slide resistance, which has been critical in injury prevention. The floors have been of consistently high quality and have withstood the test of time. We are very pleased to have them as part of our facilities.” |
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Jillana, Owner/Artistic Director of The Jillana School"Harlequin Liberty Sprung Panels and Reversible Dance Floor: the perfect choice to protect my students and teachers." “When I decided to open my own Summer intensive, I thought what type of flooring? After all, flooring is of the utmost importance in a dance studio. Harlequin immediately came to mind. Having danced and taught on many types of floors, during my professional career, it was the one I felt most comfortable with. |
Makhar Vaziev, Ballet Director, Mariinsky BalletThe Mariinsky Ballet and Harlequin Dance Floors.“From the Eighteenth century, St. Petersburg and the Mariinsky Ballet have become synonymous with the highest standards in classical ballet. Generations of our famous dancers have revealed the glory of Russian choreographic art to a delighted world. And this proud tradition continues into the Twenty-First century. When we come to choosing a floor for our dancers, we dare not compromise: we insist on Harlequin Studio. Harlequin – a dependable company which shares the high standards of the Mariinsky.” |
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Paul Vasterling, Artistic Director, Nashville Ballet"What does Nashville Ballet think of Harlequin’s Reversible dance floor? Reliable, Consistent, Perfect!"“Nashville Ballet has grown into one of the major ballet companies in the South, earning the respect of regional audiences and national reviewers alike by making classical and contemporary ballet accessible to new and traditional audiences. Our company performs both classical pieces and contemporary works by noted choreographers, as well as my own works which are known and performed both nationally and worldwide. We perform on the road at least twice a season, and our Outreach program goes out to regional schools and community centers to perform an average of three times a week. Harlequin’s Reversible floor is perfect for our travels, providing our dancers with the necessary comfort and consistency as they dance in unfamiliar venues. The floor gives the dancers a reliable, consistent surface wherever we perform. The Reversible floor is strong, durable and easily portable. It is the perfect flooring for all of our touring needs.” |
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Terrence S. Orr Artistic Director, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre"Harlequin Cascade dance floor is PBT’s overwhelming favorite!"“Last year the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre underwent a major renovation of its studios. When it came time to select the floors, our dancers put several to the test and Harlequin Cascade was the overwhelming favorite! The dancers liked the texture of the rosin-free floor which was able to support our ballerinas en pointe without the worry of slipping, while allowing enough give to achieve grand, grand jetés! PBT also applauds Harlequin for their customer service. When local installation problems plagued us, Harlequin’s installers responded to our emergency request to re-lay the floor, and did so to our total satisfaction. We’ve enjoyed these new floors so much that we’ve purchased a Harlequin floor specifically for our NEW Nutcracker première.” |
Boris Akimov, Artistic Director, Bolshoi Ballet (2003)"Why the Bolshoi Ballet choose Harlequin floors."“Harlequin dance floors lay flat extremely easily. Our dancers feel the confidence in the floor which comes from a perfect compromise between freedom of movement and controlled slip resistance. Harlequin’s floors light well and stay looking good”. |
