DANCE RECITAL

Hokitika Guardian, 4 December 1931, Page 3

DANCE RECITAL

AN ENJOYABLE PRESENTATION. The Princess Theatre last night .heal * a large and very enthusiastic audience when Miss D. Thwaites of Greyinouth, and her pupils, assisted by several vocal ists, gave a very enjoyable entertainy meat. The various numbers were given promptly and. the dressings were bright 0 and attractive.. Time after time the r stage presented an attractive appearr ance, with the bright colours of the r performers’ costumes. Excellent dancing was a feature of the recital and showf ed good tuition, while in most inc stances there was a lack of nervousness,' and the line efforts of the junior dancers, some of whom were quite small, brought J forth whole hearted applause from the J appreciative audience. Especially so was this when following the presentation of bouquets to Miss Thwaites and -..ss Gfese, by little Jean McManaway. the very young lady, a dot of just over two years of age captivated and fa.irly brought down the house by singing a popular verse. A capital orchestra sup- > plje.d a very fine .musical programme ’ and the accompaniments for. the dancers 5 were quite a feature. During an interval ; 'Mr LM. Houston returned thanks on behalf of the Hokitika Swimming Club I 1 to Miss Thwaites and her pupiis, to the orchestra and to all who had assisted * in the very successful entertainment. Later in the evening on behalf of Miss Thwaites appreciation was voiced of the assistance, and kindnesses received in Hokitika. There was quitj* a large number of boxes of chocojates placed oil the stage for the performers and these were presented after the performance. The Town Band played several selections outside the 'Theatre prior .to the entertainment. The programme was as follows : PART 1. Overture, by the Orchestra • Opening Chorus "Sailor 0”, D. Heinz and Company ; Duo, “The Teaser’’, Julie and Viv. •Heenan ; Eastern Scene, Soloist, Miss Dorothy Thwaites; Song and Dance, “Little Gretchen,” Joyce Andrews and (Ron Mcßougal j. Ballet, “The Fairy Doll” (Soloist, Nan Darby. Dolls : J. Stoop, iJ. Heenan, D. Hager, V.'" Heenan • J. iSeddon, and -S. Andrews ; Highland Fling, Carmel Knowles and Mary O’Connor,- The Cabaret Dancer, Evelyn-Mark-. I land ; Duet, (From La Boherne), (Puccini) Mr A. Perry and Mr C. Wright; Irish 'Reel, Miss Dorothy Thwaites and pupils; ,C-.orns, “Blue Eyes," J. Andrews, Y. Darby, B. H.nglund, M. Moss, N. Darby, E. Armstrong,'. R. -Ooiver and L. Comp- i ton ; Classic Dance, “Grief,” Miss Ella Robertson ; ' Song, “Tosti's Goodbye,” 'Miss Rita Morgan ; Specialty Ballet Dance, “Vanity’’ Miss Dorothy Tluvail-es ; The Wedding of the Doll, Bride.: Nan Darby. Bridegroom ; .Joyce Andrews. Priest: Carmel Knowles. Bridesmaid's, Groomsmen, .and Dolls. '' PART 2. Overture, Orchcslia ; Smiling Irish Eyes, Miss Joyce Fowler and Ballet; The Jockey, Little June Heenan ; Clas~ir. Dance, ‘* v arcissus,” Dawn Hagai-; •Song, “The Bird With the Broken Wing,” .Miss M. Jones; Ballet, “ThePiper of Dreams,” Soloist, Shirley Amirows. Nympho: J.- Seddori, V. Heenan, J. Stoop, J. Heenan and D. Hagur: Operatic Duo, E. Markland and Nan Darby ; Character 'Song, “'Rodha and Mor Pagoda,” Melva Mods; Ballet, “Tangled Poses,” Greyinouth Pupils; Character Duo, “The Doll and Jack in the Box,” 'Nan and Vie Darby ; Song, Miss Ann Duff'; Operatic Duo, Joyce Seddon and J. Stoop; Ballet, , “Frivolity,” P. Andrews, M. Herring, E. Markland and J. Andrews; Cello Solo, Mr M, F. Eobilliai d; Song and Dance, “Glow-worm,” .Misses Miriam Trott and A. Lynn ; Military Parade, Soloist, Meiva Moss; P Final Chorus, “Here Comes the Sun.” Miss Dorothy Thwaites and Company, g The National Anthem concluding an excellent entertainment: