DISPLAY OF DANCING

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 71, 16 December 1937, Page 8

DISPLAY OF DANCING

Otu Own Correspondent.)

Mrs. W. G. McKenzie's Pupils

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WAIPUKURAU, Last Night. Dancing has long "been recognised as one of tlie essential subjects in everv child's education, and in these days the facilities for this training have been brought within. the xeach of most children who, while still young, acquiro correct deportment, graco of movement and ease of nianner. Skilful and patieit training of a large number of young folk culminated in the remarkable result achieved by Mrs W. G. McKenzie at her dance ■ recital held in the Municipal Theatre, Waipukurau^ when a crowded au-dience showed their enthusiasm for every item of a long but absorbing programme. The recital tvas given in aid of the Waipukurau branch of the Plunket . Society, and as a result of Mrs McKenzie's kindly act the society will be helped to further its good work. The whole programme showed evidence of the children 's hard work, the items being varied and including Highland fling, tap dancing, operatie work, ballets, etc., the delightful programme concluding with " Cinderella," an operetta in two acts. It would be a difficult task to single out special items for praise, but one j" must however, mention "The Fairy Ring, ' ' danced by the tiny pupils, "The Dairymaids," "A Little Irish Scene," "Highwaymen of the Sea," "The Highland Fling," and "Highland Reel. ' ' The tap dances were excellent as also were the solo dances given by the various pupils. "Cinderella" was a revelation. as to what children can do, most of them being word-perf ect. The frocking throughout was a credit to Mrs McKenzie and the parents of the children. Miss Mavis King, the pianiste, added in no small measure to the success of the recital, The programme was as follows: — (a) Highland Fling, (b) Highland Reel, pupils; La Petite Danseuse, Anne Thompson; Bubble Dance, Patricia Frederickson; Tap Dance, Derek MaeCoskery; Les Petites O'iseaux, N. Wil'liams, C. Bowering, J. Larsen, B. Gay; recitation, Beverly Gardner; The Fairy Ring: Fairy, Lois Bowering; Peter Rabbit, Norma Wilson; Gnomes, N. Hill, V. Goughlan, J. Larsen, B. Gay, Q. Elliott, T. Spotswood, N. Gore, P. Frederickson, V. Cassidy, I. Ledgerwood; Reluctantly on Duty Valda Hiurdsfield; La Valse Gracieuse, Laurie Thorburn; Sword Dance, pupils; "Autumn," B. Hurdsfleld; The Golfers, A. Peers, T. Grant, F. MacKenzie; "Santa' Claus," MaTgaret Smith; monologue, "Playmate," Ailsa MacLeod; Tap Dance, Rod Chisholm; The Dairymaids, G. Cassidy/ J. and F. Turnbull, J. Dillon, A. Hurdsfleld, M. Smith, N. Gore, N. Hill, M. Phillips, E. Ledgerwood; Baccahanalian, Belle Davey; Song and Dance, Franeis Rusher; Seann. Truibhais, Kathleen Hubbard; "A Little Irish Scene": Coileen, P. MacRae; Paddy, B. MacRae; Irish Jig, Naneye Vaughn; Irish Reel, B. Davey, J. Johnston, L. Thorburn, V. Hill, J. Young, J. and F. " Turnbull, K. Hubbard; Siupping Dance, Isobel Munro; "Highwaymen of the . Sea": V. Hill, J. Agar, V. Hurdsfleld, J. Young, C. Coughlan, J. MacLean, J. Davey, B. Johnston, G. Hubbard, L. Grant, R. Chisholm; Tap Dance, Nancye Vaughn; Polish Dance, Jean Johnston; The Dance of the Butterflies and Roses, pupils; The Usherettes, Jean and Freda Turnbull; Sur Les Pointes, Velna Hill; La Joie 'D'lvre, Girvan Cassidy; Spanish Flamence, B. Davey, L. Thorburn, J. Johnston, S. MacCoskery; Captain Baby Bunting, Patricia Frederickson; Danse Operatique, Jean Young; Sailors' Hornpipe, Belle, Davey, Jean Johnston; Bow and Arrow, Velna Hill; Bagpipe Selection, Bob Johnston; Tapping It Out, L. Thorburn, J. Johnston, B. Davey, B. Hurdsfleld, F. Rusher, R. Harvey. "Cinderella" — Characters: Cinderella, Judith Agar; Patienee, Jean Johnston; Charity, Peggy Malkin; Fairy Godmother, Bobbie Hurdsfleld; Lady Guy, Kathleen Hubbard; Lady Diane, Laurie Thorburn; Lady Prudence, Belle Davey; Ist Courtier, Yelna Hill; Fairies, I. Munro, M. Smith, G. Cassidy, A. Hurdsfleld; Papa, Leslie Grant; Prince, John MacLean; Attendant, Geoffry Hubbard; Coachmen, T. Grant, F. MacKenzie, A. Peers, N. Gore. At the conclusion of the programme the Mayor, Mr I. W. N. Mackie, speaking on behalf of the Plunket Society, apologised for the absence of the presiJ dent, Mrs J. D. Ormond. He congrabulated Mrs McKenzie on her wonderful — achievement and thanked her and her pupils for doing so much for the Plunket Society. — Mrs McKenzie was then presented with a choiee bouquet of exquisite roses, shading from pink to deep Ted. Spe,aking on behalf of his wife, Mr McKenzie returned thanks to the Mayor, the parents, and the large band of workers who had helped so willingly.