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New Commons Report Recognises Importance of Dance Floor Quality
In a new Report from the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee entitled ‘Arts Development: Dance’, reference is made to a submission by British Harlequin plc, with respect to the role of floors in the dance industry.
Section 1 paragraph 55 dealing with ‘Working conditions’ notes that: “Differences in a number of factors can be critical to the artist (keeping the body in dancing condition) and can affect the performance. These include: heat; ventilation; and flooring (sprung or not, as well as general quality and condition). It is also important that the building complies with health and safety regulations. We received evidence from British Harlequin plc that described the lack of properly sprung floors within performance venues and why floor quality is important to the health of dancers.”
Full details of Harlequin's submission to the House of Commons Committee are published in Part 2 of the report, list of written evidence, item 18 or can read on the Virtual News Office on Harlequin’s new web site http://www.harlequinfloors.com.
Commenting on the Committee's report, Harlequin's marketing manager, Monica Arnott, who attended its launch at the House of Commons, said: “I was very impressed with both the quality of the Report and the speed with which it was produced. It is gratifying that the Committee has recognised the importance attached to ensuring dancers at all levels have an appropriate floor for their rehearsals and performances.
“We sincerely hope that this Report will have positive repercussions for the dance world. As British Harlequin we have enjoyed a long association with the dance community and with their help have developed a world leading range of floors for different dance styles and locations. We are pleased that, thanks to having the right floor, we can help dancers to achieve their best performances without concern for injury.”
7th July 2004
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