CDMT thanks Harlequin Floors for continued support of the Recognised Awards Scheme

CDMT is delighted with Harlequin’s sponsorship of the Recognised Awards Scheme. As background, CDMT is the go-to industry body offering quality assurance and membership support to institutions delivering training, education and assessment in the performing arts.

Harlequin Floors is the world leader in advanced technology floors for the performing arts. Established as the education industry choice for the world’s most prestigious dance and performing arts companies and schools, Harlequin Floors’ experience and reputation is founded on the manufacture, installation and supply of a range of high quality portable and permanent sprung and vinyl floors, ballet barres and mirrors for dance studios and performance spaces.

To demonstrate their ongoing commitment to good practice in teaching and learning as promoted by CDMT, Harlequin supports the Recognised Awards Scheme’s aims wholeheartedly. The requirements of the Recognised Awards follow the Department for Education’s Out-of-School Settings: Safeguarding guidance for providers.

Guy Dagger, CEO of Harlequin Floors says:

“Harlequin is proud to continue supporting CDMT and the Recognised Awards Scheme. High standards in performing arts education are essential for the development and wellbeing of young performers, and initiatives such as this play an important role in promoting safe and professional teaching environments.

For many years Harlequin has worked closely with dance and performing arts schools around the world, providing flooring systems designed to support dancer safety and long-term performance. We are pleased to support CDMT’s work in recognising organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to quality training and responsible practice.”

Glyndwr Jones, Director of the CDMT says:

“We have had the pleasure of Harlequin Floors’ sponsorship of the Recognised Awards for the past 13 years. Their support and commitment for promoting excellent standards of teaching and learning for young learners through the Scheme is an expression of our shared mission to highlight and promote the inspirational endeavours of quality performing arts practitioners in our education sector.”

CDMT Recognised Award holders confirm that they are committed to upholding safe and professional standards of practice, promoting the appropriate requirements for teachers and supporting students’ progression in dance, drama, music and musical theatre education. By joining the Recognised Awards Scheme, practitioners demonstrate that they understand the significance of these guidelines and have a strong commitment towards the safety of their students.

For further information about Harlequin Floors, please email [email protected].

For more information on the Recognised Awards Scheme, please contact Hannah Butcher at [email protected].