“Harlequin truly sets the standard for performance flooring. Our dancers love the consistency and resilience of the floors, whether in the studio, on stage, or on tour.”
“I was able to dance until I was 38 years old. I donโt think I would have been able to dance that long if it wasnโt for Harlequin Floors.”
“USCย Glorya Kaufman School of Dance is an entire school dedicated to dance theory, practice and research. From ballet to hip hop, USC Kaufmanโs hybrid dance artists need floors as flexible as they are. Whether in the studio, on stage or on campus, Harlequin Libertyยฎ portable panels and Harlequin WoodSpringยฎ permanent floors will give them that flexibility and protection.”
โThroughout my 22-year career as a professional dancer, performing globally, Harlequin Floors was consistently my preferred dancing floor. The quality and reliability of these floors, designed to prevent injuries and promote long-term physical health, have always stood out.โ
“A dancerโs flooring is a huge part of injury prevention and long-term health and I knew Harlequin Studioโข was the right choice as it would supply the extra cushion for growing dancers and a surface that would give them security in every step.โ
“Harlequin Floors has been an integral visual partner for our company, EventWorks4D for many years. As the producer and A/V integrator of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival, Gold Jacket Presentation, we have utilized Harlequin Hi-Shine to enhance the staging for this prestigious professional football event.”
“Harlequin Floors emerged as the clear choice, aligning perfectly with our values and aspirations.”
“The safety and well-being of our dancers is one of my top priorities, so installing premier dance flooring in our new Center for Dance where our professional ballet company and more than 400 students within our conservatory train each week was very important to me. Utilizing Harlequin WoodSpringยฎ sprung floor systems in our studios is one of the intentional ways we invest in the wellbeing and dreams of the diverse professional artists and budding dancers we serve.”
โMy association with Harlequin Floors spans well over two decades, connected not only to my roles on stage as a performer, but also to my roles behind the scenes. In both cases, Harlequin has always provided an excellent product and one with personalized customer service.โ
โI have used Harlequin Floors since I opened my studio in 2014. Harlequin Floors provide the right mix of safety and beauty that is perfect for dancers and my photography. I just completed a total renovation of my studio – installing white Harlequin Cascadeโข flooring in a seamless white studio. The first dancers in that studio say itโs like dancing on a dream! Itโs perfect for ballerinas and the photographic results are wonderful!โ
โI have used Harlequin Floors since I opened my studio in 2014. Harlequin Floors provide the right mix of safety and beauty that is perfect for dancers and my photography. Iโve been a long-time fan of Harlequin Hi-Shineโข flooring. I have both Hi-Shine Black and White and they are often requested by my dancers. The reflections they provide look like water in my photography – providing a really cool range of creative possibilities!โ
โAfter receiving a grant to upgrade our outdoor stage, we knew we wanted Harlequin Cascadeโข. The weather was colder than expected for our first performance on it, but it felt warm, and you could see the dancers didnโt hesitate to run or step into arabesque. To have a safe floor for dancers to not worry about shin splints or something of that nature, thatโs everything. The dancers have to feel secure.”
“I have always wanted to teach a dance class for children who learn differently โ kids who have โsuperpowersโ such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and Dyspraxia. Time to Shine is our program designed to nourish a uniquely-abled childโs cognitive, physical, and emotional needs while providing social opportunities.”
“I need to know that if they fall, they will be safe.”
โIn 50 years, Houston Ballet has evolved into a company of 60 dancers with a budget of $33 million, making it the countryโs fifth largest ballet company. For reliable solutions that help sustain the caliber of dancers on stage at Houston Ballet, we always turn to Harlequin Floors. For more than 20 years, weโve trusted Harlequin for first-class customer service and superior products.”
“Next to our dancers, our floors are our most important tool. The only company that meets our demands is Harlequin Floors โ we exclusively use Harlequin Libertyยฎ sprung floors with Harlequin Cascadeโข vinyl in our studios.”
โIt was very important for us to make sure the flooring system was right for our new creative space. Harlequin Reversible Pro™ had the versatility and durability to handle the types of diverse programs and classes we would be offering. The multipurpose, slip-resistant, hardwearing floor is a perfect fit for our unique SPACE.โ
“We want our students to accomplish their goals while feeling safe and confident on the floors, which is why we chose Harlequin Studioโข vinyl flooring. We are so impressed by Harlequin Floors that we have installed their flooring in each of our state-of-the-art studios.”
โAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the worldโs most popular modern dance companyโฆNo matter where we are in the world, weโve always been able to rely on Harlequinโs amazing staff and the superior quality of their products. Thatโs why Ailey has used Harlequin Floors for the past 20 years.โ
โWell over 1,000 dancers, musicians and singers have performed their magic on those Riverdance stages, safe in the knowledge that Harlequin Cascadeโข works as well and as consistently as they do!…Harlequin Cascadeโข allows all of our performers to deliver exhilarating performances in complete safety.โ
โKeshet Dance Company recently opened our new home, the Keshet Center for the Arts, and as we launch our 20th anniversary season we canโt imagine a better floor on which to train, perform and celebrate! Our Harlequin Libertyยฎ Sprung Floor with a Harlequin Reversibleโข vinyl surface is where we gather to dance and dream… We love our Harlequin Floors!โ
โTo ensure our diverse, musically oriented community of aspiring dancers had flooring that fully supported not only their dreams but also their feet, we selected Harlequinโs Cascadeโข and Standfastโข, accompanied by its Activityยฎ and WoodSpringยฎ sub-floors, for our seven studios and 300-seat Studio Theater. We could not have been more confident in our choice as Harlequin Floors has more than met our flooring needs.โ
“With Harlequinโs high-performance, slip-resistant flooring I know that my students are confident that their performances, just like my flooring, will always be consistent…To Burklyn, the name Harlequin means reliability, durability, and safety that makes dreams come true.”
โOur dancers prefer the feel and texture of Harlequin Studioโข flooring โ especially on pointe. They feel safe and appreciate dancing on the exact same surface whatever color the floor may be.โ