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2006 News Archive
21st Dec 06 - Youth forum report update
Check out the Youth Forum page for the latest report from 2006
Youth Forum held at Annual Conference in Dunedin.
21st Dec 06 - Xmas wishes to all members
Have a lovely Xmas and New Year. Take Care throughout the holiday
period and best of luck to all participants at the New Zealand 2007
Under 16 years championships being held at Waipu on Jan 1/2.
Teachers and members - If you have had any end of year concerts
or special dancing celebrations feel free to send photos and
information of the dancers to feature on the website.
21st Dec 06 - Stuck for something for Xmas?
Number Plate Surrounds
Great bargain just $12.50 for a Number Plate surround. A unique
and perfect idea for Xmas and a Must for all teachers and dancers!
Order yours now by mailing the Academy Secretary at PO Box 5470,
Palmerston North, NZ and send $12.50 per set - please note money
must accompany orders.
Jubilee Cookbook
Dont forget the 60th Jubilee Cookbook. Its available for $10 plus
postage and is filled with fabulous favourite recipes from members
across the country.
A fantastic Xmas present for your nearest and dearest or purchase
to find out some new great recipes for yourself. You can order your
copy now by contacting the Academy Secretary.
21st Dec 06 - 2007 Subs form available
Go to the Home page to download the 2007 Subscription form.
Payment can be made by Internet banking or by sending cheque to the
Academy Secretary.
21st Nov 06 - 150th Geelong Highland Games Aust. competition
information
The programme is now available for the 150th Geelong Highland
Gathering that NZ Dancers have been invited to attend.
The programme can be downloaded by visiting the Piping & Dancing Assn
of NZ website under Upcoming events - search by date to March
2007.
21st Nov 06 - Photos available from Korean Tattoo
Go to the '2006 Wonju Tattoo' link on the right hand side of this
page to view the photos and overview of this international
experience for some of our New Zealand Academy dancers.
13th Nov 06 - Pipeworkz Dancers return from Germany
"We are in Singapore on the way home from our tour in Germany. It
all went very well with everyone having a fabulous time and our
performance was very well received.
We performed in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne and some of the
highlights would be performing in front of 12000 people in Cologne,
meeting up with the Highlanders Pipeband - Regiment and having a
heap of craic and seeing the sights of Gernmany.
Sights included the Brandonberg Gate and Berlin Wall in Berlin
and the Dom (huge Cathedral) in Cologne. We all had a fabulous time
with lots of hard work put in, a bit of sightseeing and a heap of
fun.
Our 10 minute performance of the Maori, Pacific Island and Celtic
cultures was very well received and it was great to show the rest of
the world the story of New Zealand through, music, song and dance
and our great multicultural population. We were very well received
and hope that we can open up more opportunities for us and other New
Zealand group to perform in the future
Tara Harris is now off to live in the UK and has lots of new
adventures but for the rest of the team its back to work."
Jolie McLeod
Photos available to view on the Pipeworkz website soon.
7th Nov 06 - 60th Jubilee Cookbook still available
Dont forget the 60th Jubilee Cookbook. Its available for $10 plus
postage and is filled with fabulous favourite recipes from members
across the country.
A fantastic Xmas present for your nearest and dearest or purchase
to find out some new great recipes for yourself. You can order your
copy now by contacting the Academy Secretary.
31 Oct 06 - Final report from Dancers who participated on
Korean Tour
Our 2nd day at Everland was filled with excitement and fear as
all of us embarked on all the scary rides! We then partook in the
Everland Parade. Jadyn Withington, Michael Gudgen and George Jackson
were promoted to pop star status as they were mobbed by screaming
Korean girls, yelling out, “We love you!” Somehow, they got hold of
a Haeri’s, the Korean girl in our team, cell phone number and
Michael received 150 text messages from all his fans.
A quick spot of sightseeing was organised for us on our last day
in Korea. We went to a traditional village that is still in
existence showing how the Koreans used to live years ago. Of course,
shopping was also made time for!
The final performance was amazing, the crowd went crazy, hundreds
of screaming girls (the boys fan club), filled the audience, some
having travelled over 4 hours to see us. Upon completion of our
item, security guards had to stop the Korean girls from leaving the
auditorium. Michael then had to be escorted to the bus by 6 security
officers at the end of the show, to stop his fans mobbing him. It
was the funniest sight you can imagine! The boys loved it and I am
sure that all their friends back home will not believe their
popularity in Korea!
We arrived back late to our resort and organised a team thank you
and goodbye party! It was a very late night (or early morning!) for
most, as some of the girls had to leave at 5am in the morning, so of
course we had to say goodbye to them!
We are all now home safe and sound! A wonderful time was had by
all and we all have made some great new friends from around the
world! I think the only thing I won’t miss is Kimchi (traditional
Korean cabbage dish) and rice, which was served up for every
meal!
Photos coming soon...
29th Oct 06 - NZ Under 16 Championships for 2006
NZ Under 16 Champion crowned at South Canterbury Piping &
Dancing competitions over Labour weekend.
Congratulations to Rachael Crampton (right) from Blenheim for
winning the overall title for 2006 NZ Under 16 Highland Dancing
Champion. Claire O'keefe (left)also from Blenheim was runner up
overall. Both dancers are taught by Robyn Simmons at the Marlborough
Dance Centre. 
Full Championship and Class most points results will be posted on
the NZ Piping &
Dancing Assn. website.
13th Oct 06 -Conference photos available online for viewing
and ordering
Photos from the 2006 Conference are now available for viewing and
ordering. Special Instructions to enter the Seen in Dunedin website
including password details can be found in the Academy
Membership General Information section on the left hand menu.
13th Oct 06 - Latest update on NZ Highland Dancers in
Korea
Well, our performances are now under way! The opening ceremony
was 2 nights ago, where we were one of the two acts specially
selected to perform our 15 minute item, which consists of dancing to
highland style music to NZ traditional music using pois and then
dancing to Korean hip hop music. The atmosphere was unbelievable.
The crowd went crazy, yelling and screaming with excitement during
our dance!
Yesterday we went to Everland, (Korean equivalent of Disneyland!)
where we partook in a parade and then performed our act. With last
mintue changes, as the Canadians managed to arrive in time, we
performed our first show. It was great to finally get out there and
perform the dance that we had been working so hard on over the last
few days!
Today we went to the Korean War Memorial Museum, where we
performed in front of officials. We performed our 15 minute dance,
only to be told later that that was the rehearsal and that we had to
perform it again, as the officials had not been in attendance! The
joys of trying to understand a different language! We then went to a
temple and managed to fit in a quick spot of shopping! With another
show over, everyone is extermely tired due to the packed schedule,
but everyone is very excited as it is another trip to Everland
tomorrow to go on all the rides!
9th Oct 06 - Update fromNZ Dancers in Korea
"We have all arrived safely in Wonju. We are staying in a Ski
Resort, where we overlook a skifield! (except there is no snow!) For
the past 2 days, we have been rehearsing our dance seeing it is the
first time we have all been together.
Yesterday we went to the purpose built Auditorium where we will
be performing. The only slight drama is that 7 Canadian dancers in
the team are stuck in Tokyo, due to the Typhoon and we don't know
when they will be arriving! Hopefully they get here in time before
the performances begin!"
8th Oct 06 - NZ Dancers on trip of lifetime to Tattoos in
Germany
The Pipeworkz educational trust combines the core Pipeworkz group with nationally
recognized dancers, vocalists and musicians from Southern NZ to
present unique and dynamic new acts celebrating multi cultural NZ
and incorporating traditional and contemporary moves, dance melodies
and dress of the Maori, Scots and Samoan. Fusing traditional Celtic
music with modern rock and Maori history, pipeworkz presents an
electric theatrical performance self described as "Scottish passion
meets Pacific pride". The unique mix of bagpipes, highland and
modern dance has gathered the Southland group international
fame.
Pipeworkz consists of 4 backing band musicians, 3 pipers, 3
vocalists, 2 modern dancers and 3 highland dancers. The 3 Southland
highland dancers are Tara Harris, Hannah McDiarmid and Jolie McLeod.
Some of the tunes that are being dancing to from the medley are
Carib Jig, Rebel Piper, Caledonia and Loch Lomond. The dancers are
also involved with a Pacific Island dance with singing and movement
for some of the Maori songs.
The grouphave been invited to perform at 3 different tattoos in
Germany throughout October and November. The 3 tattoos are the Hamburg Police Show ,
Berlin Military Music
Festival "BerlinerMilitärmusikfest", Cologne Military Music
Festival "Kölner Militärmusikfestival".
8th Oct 06 - Dancers off to Tattoo in Korea
50 dancers from New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Scotland are
off to Korea to perform in the Wonju Military Tattoo on Thursday 6
October.
There are two days of intensive rehearsals, which willl be the
first time the team are all together to put the dance together. The
dance is 15 minutes long! The team will be dancing in 12
performances, including 2 appearances at Everland (the Korean
equivalent of Disneyland!) - a much anticipated highlight for
everyone!
28 Sept - 06 - Solo Seal 2006
Congratulations to Shelley Reid (3rd from left), Hastings for
being a successful candidate for the 2006 Solo Seal examination.
Academy Dancers in team: Megan Barnes Elizabeth Barbonnick Alexandra
Burnside Kimberley Burnside Rachel Crampton Laura Flaherty Michelle
Green Michael Gudgeon Serena Jensen Anna Kerr Kelsey Mortensen Jolie
McLeod Michelle McMaster Claire O’Keefe Marti Pearson Anna Reid
Ellena Soper Celia Tanner Jenna Webster Debbie Wilson Jadyn
Withington Teacher: Mrs Robyn Simmons
Shelley performed the Sean Truibhas, Irish Jig Double Time, Irish
Hornpipe and Highland Fling as her choice of the 4 dances.
There will be a full report and photos of the 2006 Conference to
come, in the Membership section of the website.
14 Sept 06 - Lorna Coombes
 It is with great sadness that we announce
the passing of Academy member Lorna Coombes on September the 5th
aged 22 years.
Lorna was diagnosed with leukemia in September last
year just prior to the New Zealand Academy Conference in Wellington,
and fought a long hard battle with dignity and courage.
Her Scottish heritage played a big part in her life
and she had a great passion for Highland Dancing which was reflected
in her life.
The love and respect for Lorna, from within the
dancing community, was evident by the large number of people who
came from all over New Zealand to say farewell to Lorna and to
support her family. Such was the respect and admiration held for
Lorna, a Guard of Honour comprising 40 of our dancers from all age
groups provided a fitting tribute.
Our sincere sympathy goes to Morag, Dougie and
Gordon.
5 Sept 06 - Balmoral Summer School Christchurch
Forms are now available for the Christchurch Summer School being
hosted by the Balmoral Club - Friday 19th January - Monday 22nd
January. Please note there is a Performers class on Thursday evening
18th January. Click
here for form..
Tutors are:
- Mrs Janet Allison - Lower Hutt
- Mrs Gail Dodson - Blenheim
- Mrs Kerren Withington - Hastings.
4 Sept 06 - The Massed Bands of the Royal New Zealand Air
Force - Airforce Proms, Guest Highland Dancers
Over 120 musicians from the Royal
New Zealand Air Force Bands combined on Sunday 3rd Sept in
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre, to present, to a full house, the
highly popular, “AIR FORCE PROMS.” In attendance was the Governor
General, Chief of Air Force and Chief od Defence.
The concert has become an annual feature of the Wellington
Entertainment scene and this year featured a whole range of music
from the swing of Glenn Miller to a spectacular grand finale
involving all 120 plus musicians. The concert also remembered those
who have served their country with the performance of a short
commemorative ceremony.
 A highlight this year was 'A Scottish Tribute'
- a lively Highland Display led by Piper - SGT Murray Mansfield,
accompanied by the Central Bands of the RNZAF and featuring four
special guest Highland Dancers - Jean Glover, Shelley Reid, Lisa
Dumelow and Kylie Allison-Miller. Starting with Amazing Grace the
tempo changed into lively Jig rhythms as the dancers lept onto the
stage to perform a polished routine.
Another highlight for audience and dancers alike was the Glenn
Miller medley, which was fantastically led by Trumpet player LAC
Barrett Hocking - of course also known as the grandson of the late
Orma Smith, a prominent member of the Academy.
31 Aug 06 - Reminder voting closes 6th September
Reminder to all members to send in your completed ballot forms
from the latest newsletter - votes for President, South Island
Executive Representative and Youth Representative.
Also reminder to complete your registration and preferred options
for the 2006 Dance Development workshops.
All to be sent to the Academy Secretary:
PO Box 5470 Palmerston North.
28th Aug 06 - City of Hastings Pipe Band concert and Highland
Dancers
On Sunday 27th August 2006 40 pupils from the Studios of Karen
Mortensen, Gaye Reid & Kerren Withington took part in a concert
at the Hastings Opera House with the City of Hastings Pipe Band,
along with guest dancers Shelley Reid, Kendall Reid & Kelsey
Mortensen and pipers Shannon Mortensen & Stuart Easton.
The items performed were especially choreographed for the concert
plus a group of younger dancers performed a Highland Fling.
25th Aug 06 - Youth Representative ballot
We advise that Lorna Coombes has withdrawn her nomination for
Youth Representative due to ill health.
6th Aug 06 - Invitation to NZ Dancers
On Sunday 18th March 2007, Queens Park Highland Gathering will be
celebrating their 50th - 150 Anniversary. The Victorian Scottish
Union (VSU) has extended an invitation to dancers to be apart of
this celebration, which is being held at Queens Park, Geelong,
Victoria.
Details are currently being finalised, but the Committee will be
running 3 platforms of competition throughout the day. Dancers are
also invited to participate in the Massed Highland Fling in the
arena for the Official Opening of the Gathering.
Added entertainment at Queens Park Highland Gathering will be
Highland Pipe Band competitions, Heavy Games, Celtic Stalls and of
course, plenty of Highland Dancing. .
For more information please contact the Academy Secretary.
2nd Aug 06 - Dunedin Conference Sept 06 helpful hints
The Conference organisers have sent through details/helpful hints
of what delegates can do in their free time at the Academy
Conference in Dunedin this September 22 - 24th. Go to the Membership/general
info link to check out details.
Further details will be available soon confirming times and
locations for activities throughout the weekend.
28 Jul 06 - Hawkes Bay Summer School details
HB Summer School 28th - 30th January 2007
Tutors:
- Mrs Lynette Mitchell Mosgiel
- Mrs Pamela Fleming Auckland
Inquiries to 85 Kaiapo Rd,Hastings or email here.
Schedules will be available at a later date.
24 Jul 06 - Judges Seminar to be held in the Manawatu
Manawatu Teachers & Judges Association presents a Judges
Seminar, incorporating Report Writing for all qualified, newly
qualified, & nearly qualified Judges. This will be conducted by
Academy Technical Director Mrs Sherilyn Hall.
The Seminar is to be held during the Manawatu Performing Arts
Competitions on Saturday 19th August 2006, 10am thru till
2pm(approx) at Palmerston North Girls High School, Huia Street,
Palmerston North.
Cost is Adults $10, Students $5. Please register your intrest in
attending by emailing admin@nzahnd.org.nz
10 Jul 06 - NZ Championship 18 & over and Under 18
2006 NZ Championship competitions were held in Auckland over the
weekend for the 18& over and Under 18 class.
 18 & over winner was Shelley Reid,
Hastings, Runner up Kylie Allison-Miller, Lower Hutt.
Under 18 winner was Sarah Chapman, Havelock North, Runner up
Jayden Withington, Hastings.
A list of results will be available on the NZ Piping & Dancing
Association website in coming days.
3rd Jul 06 - Wedding bells for Kate Deane (Millar)
 Saturday 4th February was a beautiful sunny day
for Kate & Steve's wedding which was held in the garden of Kates
parents at Canvastown.
A marquee was set up behind the house and caterers came up from
Christchurch. Guests arrived by bus and lots of fun was had by
everyone.
 The wedding party was piped in by Richard Hawke
and a guard of honour was formed by the Marlborough Dance Centre.
Both Sara Simmons and Anna Millar were part of the bridal party.
 12 month old Ella Deane enjoyed watching her
Dad & Mum get married. Steve & Kate are living in Auckland
where Kate is teaching dance at Howick Intermediate School.
27th Jun 06 - Reminders before 30th June
30th September is the closing date for the following:
- September Examination entries
- Solo Seal entries,
- reminder to members that Subscriptions are due to claim
discount,
- Written general business for 2006 AGM,
- Nominations for President, South Island Representative,North
Island Representative, Youth Representative,.
- Service Award nominations,
All forms are available by going to the forms
page
06 Jun 06 - Honours Badges
To all teachers:
The Executive wish to pursue the idea of purchasing Honours
badges for sale to teachers for candidates that get Honours in their
Examinations. Badges can be purchased for candidates retrospectively
and will be available for Initial to Grade 5 only.
Please note orders will close on 30 June 2006. Information
required when ordering: Candidates Name, Exam, Year of Exam.
The price per badge will be dependant on numbers ordered but will
be approximately $6 each. Once orders are received, prices will be
confirmed and money will be required before final purchase is
made.
Please contact the Academy
Secretary to place your orders.
31st May 05 - other reminders
Make the most of the discount you receive by paying your annual
Subscription fee early.
Don't forget to register early and book your flights and
accommodation for the upcoming Annual Conference being held in
Dunedin in September.
31st May 05 - new forms
For all those who have completed their exams - please note there
is a new Diploma Application form to complete in order to be able to
receive your Diploma at this years Annual Conference. .
For all those considering entering Solo Seal this year there is
also a new entry form for this.
Please check out the forms
page.
05 Apr 06 - Irish Reel (Alternate 4th Step)
IMPORTANT: Please note that the Alternate 4th Step is optional to
all ages in the Irish Reel, effective from 01 July 2006. It is
therefore no longer restricted to Under 14 dancers only.
05 Apr 06 - Calling for Demonstrators
The Technical Committee are asking for expressions of interest
for members to be demonstrators at the Dance Development Course in
Dunedin. You would be required to be in attendance in Dunedin on
Thursday afternoon. Please forward to the Academy Secretary your
interest in being a demonstrator.
04 Apr 06 - Mrs Emma Brown
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing away
of long standing and valued Academy member Mrs Emma Brown on Sunday
evening after a short illness.
 Mrs Brown was a Technical Member of the NZ
Academy of Highland & National Dancing from 1953, and was the
Technical Director for many years until her retirement 11 years
ago.
Our sincere sympathy goes to husband Horace and family
members.
A Service of Thanksgiving for Emma will be held at St Andrews
Presbyterian Church, Market Street, Hastings on Thursday 6th April
at 12.30pm.
28th Mar 06 - 60th Jubilee Cookbook
A reminder to all Academy members and friends to send in your
favourite recipes to the Academy Secretary to add to
the Fundraising Cookbook being produced for the 60th Jubilee
Conference in Dunedin.
28th Mar 06 - Academy Numberplate Surrounds still for
sale
Great bargain just $12.50 for a Number Plate surround. A unique
and perfect idea to give as a present and a Must for all teachers
and dancers! Order yours now by mailing the Academy Secretary at PO
Box 5470, Palmerston North, NZ and send $12.50 per set - please note
money must accompany orders.
6th Mar 06 - 2006 Masters Games opened by Highland
Dancing
 Michelle Mitchell and Emma Hynes performed at
the Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Masters Games in Dunedin on 3
February. They danced with the City of Dunedin Pipe Band to a very
large crowd at the University Union.
Photos courtesy of the Masters Games and can be found by clicking
here
6th Mar 06 - Highland Wedding in Christchurch
 Pictured is Natasha Baillie (nee Findlay) and
her new husband Dion with piper and fellow dancer Michael Stevens
who played at her wedding on the 18th of February. They were married
at Ferrymead Historic Park with the Elizabeth Smith school of Dance
forming a guard of honour when Natasha arrived on the Tram and when
the married couple left the church.
 Several Dancers helped to celebrate at her
reception. Daughter Madison (also a dancer) was flower girl.
21st Feb 06 - Urgent update regarding March
Examinations
" We advise that due to the delay in the production of the new
grade syllabuses we have delayed the start of the May examinations
until 22 May 2006."
Please pass this information on to any teachers who you know that
may not have access to this website or the internet - Thank you.
16th Feb 06 - Dancing exam entries close 1 March
Reminder that examination entries close in several weeks on 1
March. Teachers you should be planning for your childrens exams for
the May round and send these into the Academy Secretary as soon as
possible. Forms are available - see menu right.
16th Feb 06 - Reminder to check out TV3 for our Highland
Dancers this weekend.
'So you think you can Dance' is a huge hit here in New Zealand
and this Sunday night takes viewers to the auditions in Wellington.
You may see some familiar faces as per the article below with Sara
Simmons, Blenheim (Current NZ 18&over champion Highland Dancer)
and Georgina McNaught, Palmerston North.
So dont forget to tune into TV3 at 7.30pm this Sunday night!
15th Feb 06 - Auckland Summer School photos available
Auckland Summer School photos have been loaded on to the Summer
School report page. Check it out by clicking
here.
10th Feb 06 - Hawkes Bay Summer School report
Hawkes Bay Summer School was recently held from 22nd to 24th in
Hastings.
A full report and photos can be accessed by clicking
here.
6th Feb 06 - Our Patron Jeanie Paton's 90th Birthday
Celebrations
 For someone who always likes to know what
is happening this was the best kept secret from Jeanie Paton in 90
years. What a wonderful day!
 With the weather fine and just a gentle
breeze we all met at her daughter Allison's studio and awaited the
arrival of the quest of honour. With a guard of honour consisting
mostly of former pupils Jeanie Paton was piped into the studio by
Bruce Cawood. A lovely luncheon was served and Bruce spoke of her
life and her dedication to the Academy. Jeanie Paton was presented
with a beautiful leather bound book of memories and what a treasure
trove of family and dancing memoriabilia it was
 She cut her cake and then Jeanie and Katie
Hobbs performed "Isle of Iona" which Jeanie Paton had chorographed
specially for them to perform a few years ago at one of Allison's
recitals. Next Sharon Hostick danced "Gaels Down Under". Four older
members of the Academy (Cushla Piesse, Colleen Cole, Elizabeth Smith
and Jackie Jones) bravely managed a few steps of the Irish Reel
accompanied by Bruce on his pipes. 
Jeanie Paton's daughters, Gillian and Allison made this day a
very memorable one for her and all who attended. The Academy is
indeed most fortunate to have as its Patron such a steadfast
wonderful lady.
6th Feb 06 - Sara Danced with the Stars!
So You Think You Can Dance? After seeing the ads on TV and the
encouragement on this website, I decided to apply for the exciting
new dance programme "So You Think You Can Dance?" To be honest, I
didn't even think I would get past the initial written application
stage… however I got accepted to go to Wellington with 400 other
dancers for an audition. It was fabulous!
After doing a choreographed item, the producers narrowed us down
to about 120 for the second round of auditioning in front of the 3
judges. From there, 30 of us were selected to do hiphop and waltz
classes, performing each for the judges (and the cameras!). Although
both were somewhat out of my comfort zone, I had a great time and
loved doing something different. Of the 30, 9 dancers - all either
contemporary, hiphop or ballroom dancers - made it through to the
next stage which was to be a week long workshop with the best
choreographers from throughout Australasia. The judges thought a
Highland dancer was probably not ideal to go further in the
programme, which emphasizes the need for more of you to get out
there and give Highland some publicity!
As well as being a fantastic dance experience, it was an
eye-opener into the TV industry. So much of what is seen on "reality
television" is obviously completely not real! So… if you see me on
TV shedding a few tears, bear in mind we had been at the theatre for
13 hours, the cameramen thought getting 'eliminated' meant the end
of my dancing career (yeah right!) and I always cry at the drop of a
hat, no matter what the emotion! At any rate, I now have a special
interest in watching the programme and hope you all enjoy it too.
And next time, perhaps there will be more than one lone Highland
dancer up there footing it with the best dancers in the country!
Sara Simmons
25th Jan 06 - Balmoral Club CHCH Summer School
Christchurch Balmoral Summer School was recently held from 19
January to 23 January at St Andrews College.
A full report and photos can be accessed by clicking
here.
25th Jan 06 - Subscription form available for download
The following forms are available for download:
1. Subscription
form for 2006 - 2007
2. Current
Product Price List
3. 2006
Exam form
All above Forms are also available by clickin glinks on Right
hand side of this page.
25th Jan 06 -Christmas Ahoy - 25th Anniversary Concert
 The Jacqueline Jones School of Dance annual Christmas
concert was held on Sunday 4th December 2005 at Christchurch Girls
High School. This year was a particularly special occasion as the
concert marked 25 years of teaching for Jackie.
70 dancers ranging in age from 4 to 20 years performed Highland
and Jazz items. The concert was based on a nautical theme. Items
were performed on the deck of a ship. Highlights included a mass
fling, McCan Can, £40 float (from the movie Titanic) and a finale
that involved sailors, pirates, stolen treasure and sword fights.
Presentations of examination certificates were made; Eleanor
Glover received the trophy for most improved Jazz student and Alyssa
Brook for most improved Highland student.
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