Friday 28 June saw the unveiling of three large dance studios, costume and shoe storage room, an aerial performance room and two singing rehearsal rooms, all in a converted warehouse. The Academy is one of the largest dance studios in the UK and will house rehearsals for thousands of dancers and performers rehearsing for appearances on Carnival Cruises.
Each of the three dance studios were fully equipped with Harlequin Activity Sprung Floor topped with Harlequin Standfast Surface and were built to replicate a ship in a bid to help performers get used to the interior of the vessel. For the first time in a Harlequin Floors project, coloured weld was also added to mark out the stage areas that would be available on the main ships.
The Harlequin Activity was topped with Harlequin Standfast Vinyl flooring and will provide a non-slip, durable surface. Suitable for a wide range of dance styles including ballet, contemporary, modern and hip-hop, the flooring also offers versatility to the rehearsal rooms.
(Jim Evans)
