A lot goes into a successful dance career\u2014drive, facility, and hours upon hours of training are just the beginning. The kind of floor on which a dancer spends those hours can make the difference between fearless dynamism and hesitancy, or even an injury-free season and one spent rehabilitating. For decades,\u00a0Harlequin Floors\u00a0has made it its mission to supply dance organizations with the best quality flooring so their artists can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dance Teacher <\/em>editorial director Reanne Rodrigues recently spoke about the importance of proper flooring with four leaders from dance programs in higher ed: Susan Stowe of Point Park University, Nancy Lushington of Marymount Manhattan College, Elizabeth McPherson of Montclair State University, and Melanie Person of The Ailey\/Fordham BFA Program. They discussed how the right floor can impact the longevity\u2014and success\u2014of their students\u2019 careers, as well as why their departments use Harlequin Floors. Throughout the conversation, three themes came up again and again when it came to why educators trust Harlequin: reliability, safety, and, versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n