In what was described as a return to the 15th Century courts of Italy and Burgundy, the DHDS 38th Annual Summer School at the All Saints Pastoral Centre, London Colney, provided classes and workshops led by tutors who had reconstructed the dances from the original manuscripts. The importance of a floor to provide the right degree of spring was recognized by organiser, Chris Saunders: Liberty is a floating floor system composed of sprung floor panels and available for either permanent dance studio installation or as stage panels for touring and events such as summer schools, say Harlequin. Designed for safety and suitable for a range of dance disciplines, when combined with a Harlequin dance surface Liberty provides the ultimate floor, allowing performers to concentrate on their art without fear of falling or injury.
The final word from Chris Saunders praised the British Harlequin Contracts team who fitted the floors, 'they were very good, explained things and even made an improvement to the layout. They are a credit to Harlequin!' Next year's baroque dance is also scheduled to take place on Harlequin floors, more details can be found at.
(Lee Baldock)
