Dance floors for education
Whether it’s for the world’s leading dance companies or classes in schools, colleges or universities, the same fundamental criteria apply. Choosing the correct dance floor for education is important for safety, health and artistic performance.
Dance blends artistic practice with physical activity and has an affirmative impact on young peoples’ education and learning. It can improve self-esteem and help tackle obesity and other health issues.
Dance is a compulsory activity in schools within the PE National Curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. Pupils in Key Stages 4 and 5 should have the option to study dance either for qualifications at GCSE, A/AS Level, or through vocational routes within Applied General Qualifications.
Wherever a student chooses to study dance it is important to make sure that the learning environment is equipped to meet professional standards with sprung floors, mirrors and barres. Experts in biomechanics have established a link between the quality of the floor and likelihood of injury, demonstrating that a floor with a consistent response and the correct degree of ‘traction’ is vital.
Harlequin Floors collaborates with architects and contractors to specify the right dance floor performance flooring solution for schools, universities, and colleges.
For further information, advice and support, please contact our technical sales team. Alternatively, call us on +44 (0)1892 514 888 where a member of our team will be happy to answer any questions you have about events flooring.
Harlequin’s experience in dance floors for education
Harlequin’s stage building and dance floor installation services guarantee a surface that is both long lasting and can contribute to the prevention of serious injuries in both children and adults.
Harlequin works extensively with schools, universities and vocational dance and performing arts schools. Our expert teams install both sprung and vinyl dance floors in education facilities across the world. Our technical teams work with architects and building contractors to ensure that the floor that is specified is the most appropriate for the intended use.
As the global leader in performance floors Harlequin provides dance floors to many educational establishments. Harlequin has provided the UK’s leading dance institutions with world class dance facilities; LIPA, The Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Kingston University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Leeds City College, and the University of Northampton, among many others.
Harlequin Education Packs
For venues where dedicated space for dance is not available, Harlequin has developed four Portable Dance Flooring for Education Packs suitable for teaching various types of dance, from the youngest age group upward to allow all those in education to have dance floors that are both safe and enable artistic performance.
Harlequin Education Packs include roll-out vinyl dance floors and a sprung floor option. They can be easily rolled up and stored away or fitted to stages and studio rooms. Harlequin Portable Dance Flooring for Education Packs B and D meet the required dimensions for GCSE and A-level dance. Our range of Education Packs can all be easily stored away and provide extra comfort and safety for younger dancers.
If you are unsure as to which Education Pack to go for, contact us
Hire a Harlequin performing arts floor
If you are considering installing a dance floor for a specific performance or show, or need to temporarily expand your dance studio facilities to meet COVID-19 related restrictions, Harlequin offers a dance floor hire service which will enable your institution to temporarily install a flooring of your choice.
For further information, advice and support, please contact our technical sales team. Alternatively, call us on +44 (0)1892 514 888 where a member of our team will be happy to answer any questions you have about events flooring.
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How Harlequin are supporting this sector
Academic research has provided insights into the relationship between injury and the quality of the floor. Harlequin has taken a lead role in working closely with the dance community, funding research and then employing the latest developments in materials technology to create floors that provide an optimal solution.
Harlequin floors are widely used in educational establishments and even include versions that can be rolled out for classes in a gym or hall.
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Can you install my floor for me?
Our vinyl and sprung dance floors can be fitted by our highly-skilled technical team as part of our total package to ensure your new floor is correctly installed and is fully compliant with current regulations and standards. We also offer services in specialised stage building for larger venues or ballet wagons. Contact us for further information.
What type of surface or sub-floor can a Harlequin vinyl floor be laid on?
A Harlequin vinyl floor can be laid onto most level sub-floors, including concrete, wood or tiles, although we don’t advise laying onto carpet. If a sub-floor is not level or is unacceptably hard, then a Harlequin sprung floor can be used in conjunction with a Harlequin performance surface (vinyl floor, hardwood or engineered board). If you are worried whether your existing floor is suitable, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
How can a Harlequin vinyl floor be laid?
A permanent vinyl floor is stuck down with adhesive and can’t be removed without risking damage to the floor. A semi-permanent vinyl floor is loose-laid using double-sided tape and then welded at the seams. The seams can later be cut and the floor taken up. A portable vinyl floor is rolled out and the seams are either covered with tape or temporarily secured to the sub-floor on the underside with double-sided tape.
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