Harlequin Floors is proud to announce that Technical Manager Adam Drill has authored a featured article in the Summer 2026 issue of Protocol magazine. In “Dance Floors… Like, for Weddings?” Drill provides readers with an inside look at the engineering and innovation behind Harlequin Liberty Switch®, the industry’s groundbreaking dual-mode stage floor system.

In his article, Drill explores the complexities of designing performance flooring that meets the demanding needs of both dancers and multipurpose performance venues. He explains how Harlequin Liberty Switch seamlessly transforms from a professional sprung dance floor to a rigid, load-bearing stage floor at the touch of a button, allowing venues to transition quickly between performances and other events without compromising performer safety or stage functionality. 

Drawing on his background in construction and stage production, Adam offers readers an inside look at the engineering challenges, material science, automation, and collaborative design process that made Liberty Switch possible. The article highlights Harlequin’s commitment to innovation, demonstrating how thoughtful engineering can improve venue efficiency while maintaining the performance characteristics dancers and performers rely on.

The feature also showcases Liberty Switch installations at premier performing arts venues, including the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Center and the Kirkland Performance Center in Washington, reinforcing the growing adoption of this revolutionary flooring technology across the United States.

As Harlequin Floors continues to develop innovative flooring solutions for performing arts venues worldwide, recognition in leading industry publications like Protocol reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing performance spaces through engineering excellence, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of the needs of performers and venue operators alike.

Read Adam’s article at https://protocol.esta.org/summer-2026/page-26