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2007 News Archive
27th Dec 07 - Technical Training Course Step Dancing
The Step Dancing part of the Technical Training Course took place
on the weekend 17th and 18th November in Palmerston North with
Technical members Mrs Sherilyn Hall and Cushla Piesse.
All members participated with enthusiasm and a willingness to
dance all movements, exercises and steps. It's great that you can
always learn something new about steps and movements with which you
had thought you were thoroughly familiar.
Everybody showed a keen-ness to discuss concerns and learn from
each other in a comfortable environment.
It was a fun and motivating weekend and I am sure all
participates now have a "sharper" eye for the things that make the
difference in their pupils and competitors.
27th Dec 07 - Marlborough Dance School's Production
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Getting Started Gummy Bears |
Highland Oompa Loompas |
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Harriet Lintern/Shirana Rengasamy -
Grandparent puppets |
Ashana Rengasamy, Isabel and Claudia Mark -
Oompa Loompas |
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Main Characters |
Marti Pearson as Willy
Wonka |
11 Dec 07 - "Christine Paul School of Dance"combined with the
Roxy Dance Troupe
presented entertainment on Sunday Nov 25 at Baycourt Theatre,
Tauranga: called "CLAP WITH IT."
Everyone had an opportunity to show their talent with our
choreographed Highland & Irish numbers adding an interesting
contrast to the Roxy Hip Hop routines. 
A shillelagh Irish Jig performed by the Hendry twins to a upbeat
techno Irish tune received a standing ovation.
11 Dec 07 - New Plymouth Pipe Band & Dancers
 The New Plymouth Caledonian Pipe Band recently
held a concert in Waitara and were fortunate to have the support of
local dancers.
 Olivia Sands, Samuel Tait, Tiana Keegan and
Jenna Barrett performed seeveral items including a fling and double
swords to an enthusiastic audience.
29th Nov 07 - Hawkes Bay Summer School application forms
The 2008 Hawkes Bay Summer School is beng held from 31st Jan -
2nd Feb 2008 in Hastings.
Tutors are: Mrs Janet Allison (Lower Hutt) , Mrs Julie Hawke
(Christchurch)
Several scholarships will be awarded at the end of the school to
be decided by the tutors.
The Application form can be downloaded by
clicking here.
3rd Nov 07 - End of year Production planning underway for
Marlborough Dance Centre
The Marlborough Dance Centre end of year production this year is
Charlie
& the Chocolate Factory. Dancers from all dance and theatre
disciplines are involved and several highland students have been
cast in the lead roles:
Charlie: Sarah Morris, Willy Wonka : Marti Pearson,
Veruca Salt : EllaRose Hammond. The Under 10 Highland class
will be Oompa Loompas with other groups performing as
Golden Tickets, Puppets, Gummy Bears, Scotch Eggs plus other
characters and "chocolate" items.
Performances commence Friday 30th November and run for 4 days.
3rd Nov 07 - Auckland Summer School application forms
The 2008 Auckland Summer School is being held in Onehunga,
Auckland from 7 - 11th January 2008.
Tutors are: Mrs Sue Gill (Winton) , Mrs Christine Morris
(Palmerston North) and Mrs Susan Edwards (Auckland) .
Several scholarships will be awarded at the end of the school to
be decided by the tutors.
The Application form can be downloaded by
clicking here.
29th Oct 07 - NZ 18 &over Championship announced
 The NZ 18 & over championships were held
over Labour weekend in Nelson - 20th October with a record 36
dancers in the championships class.
The most points over all classes and thus winning the 18 &
over most points/champion is Shelley Reid of Hastings. Runner up was
Anna Millar of Havelock.
Results can be found on the Piping & Dancing
website.
14 Oct 07 - Conference overview now online - plus
photos
Conference overview is now online along with photos and a link to
the official photographers website.
You can go to www.tmcd.co.nz to view the
diplomas, dinner, and other photos
1 Oct 07 - Balmoral Club 'Summer Fling' Christchurch
details
This year the Summer Fling Christchurch Summer School is being
held at Rangi Ruru Girls College, from Wed January 23rd (Senior
class only) thru to Sunday 27th January.
Entry
form is available for download by clicking here.
1 Oct 07 - Balmoral Club Christchurch concert
On the 1st Sept the Balmoral Club of Christchurch presented at
the Ngaio Marsh theatre "Dancing Around the World". This concert was
put together by the teachers of the club.
Items reflected to a greater or lesser extent - New Zealand,
Australia, Ireland, Spain, Holland, England/London, France, Rome,
Egypt, America, and most significantly Scotland. The concert
concluded with the St Andrew's College Pipe Band and a Massed
Highland Fling.
The concert played to a near full house and was enthusiastically
received.
The performers thoroughly enjoyed participating and both they and
the audience were asking that we repeat the experience next year.
Well done Balmoral Club.
10 Sept 07 - Conference 2007 details
SOLO SEAL BUS - If you haven't already advised HB T &
J Club that you require the bus to Solo Seal, please do so by
emailing amhill@xtra.co.nz . Please advise the name of your motel
you are staying at.
SUNDAY - BUS TO AIRPORT FROM CONFERENCE. Bus will run from
Centre to Napier Airport - members expense. Please advise numbers
and the time you fly out - we urgently need these numbers to
organise the bus.
PLEASE NOTE - There is no bus service that runs from the
Airport to Havelock North - there are Taxis, these cost
approximately $75.00 each. And if you are lucky you may locate a
Shuttle. - approximately $55.00
22 Aug 07 - Glenn Innes Celtic Festival
Update from the Tuatapere Dance Team can be found by clicking the
link on the right hand menu under 2007 Glenn
Innes - Aust report
Photos and write up available.
22 Aug 07 - Technical Training Course
 On the weekend of 18/19 September 9 Academy
members attended a Technical Training Course in Palmerston North
with technical members Mrs Adele Swanson, and Mrs Robyn Simmons.It
was an informal but professionally run workshop with member
participation and we all felt that the weekend was an invaluable
part of a teacher's and judges training of our highland grades and
was enjoyed by all participants.
We all came away from the weekend motivated and enthusiastic and
already looking forward to the second part of the course in
November.
15 Aug - 07 - First FAQ answered
Go to the FAQ page on the site to view the answers to some of
those questions you might not have known...
15 Aug 07 - baby news from the south!
Jackie and David McBride have had a little girl - Maddison Grace
McBride (Maddi) arrived on 02 July 2007 and weighed 6lb 5oz - she is
now 6 weeks old and weighs 8lb 10oz. She is a very happy little girl
and has a very proud Nana (Enid)!!!!
Those at conference will hpoefully be able to view some
photos!
15 Aug 07 - Examinations dates and Interview times
- Auckland 14/15 September
- Northshore 17/18 September
- Tauranga 16 September
- New Plymouth 16 September Interview 16/9 at 5.30 p.m.
- Palmerston North1 17/18 September Interview 18/9 at 1.30 pm
- Wellington 18 September
- Hastings 17/18 September
- Gisborne 16th September
- Blenheim 13/15 September No interview
- Nelson 17 September
- Oamaru 14 September
- Christchurch 10/12 September Interview 12/9 at 7.30 p.m.
- Dunedin 03 September Interview 3/9 at 12.00 p.m.
- Invercargill 06 september Interview 6/9 at 11.30 a.m.
31 July - Update from Shelley Reid in Scotland
Members can check out the Youth Forum page for the latest update
and Youth Forum Agenda for Conference 2007.
You can also go to the Piping and Dancing Assn
website to view Shelley's fantastic success at her first competition
in Scotland this year - winning the British Open Championship at
Airth. For more details and photos visit Piping and Dancing news
page.
9 July 07 - 2007 NZ Under 18 Champions
The 2007 NZ Under 18 Highland Dancing Championships were held in
the weekend at the Hastings Opera House. 
Overall winner was Jayden Withington of Hastings with Runner up
and ranked 2nd Marti Pearson of Blenheim. Full Results will be
posted on the Piping
& Dancing Assn of NZ website.
Top 10 ranking list :
- Jayden Withington - Hastings
- Marti Pearson - Blenheim
- Laura Nettleton - Dunedin
- 4= Rachel Crampton - Blenheim 4=Emma Cropper - Rangiora
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- Megan Ferguson - Dunedin
- Nadine Terry - Gore
- Jessica Findlay - Christchurch
- Jade Burgess - Napier
- 10= Greer Somerville - Dunedin, 10= Annette McKeage -
Christchurch
Photos can also be viewed and ordered by going to the Photographers website: there will
be hundreds of images to view (including action photos) .
Judges for the weekend were: Mrs Julie Hawke - CHCH, Mrs Anne
Payne - Auckland, Mrs Kylie Allison-Miller, Lower Hutt.
30th Jun 07 - Video to view The Rabble
Further to the below article on the Auckland Dancing
girls performing for the rock video The Coast Song by The Rabble -
this can be viewed in its entirety by logging on to Amplifier
website. You will need to register in order to watch the
video.
25th Jun 07 - Road to Scotland Pipe Band Concert
A group of dancing friends gathered at the weekend to be part of
a 8 strong dance team supporting the Manawatu Scottish Pipe Band at
their fundraising concert held in Wellington.
 The dancers, Shelley Reid, Sarah Chapman,
Kelsey Mortenson, Kendall Reid, Claire MacIntosh, Jessica Shepherd,
Jean Glover and Kylie Allison-Miller, showcased four various
choreographed items.
Some will be reappearing in the July 21 concert being held in
Palmerston North.
At this point we do wish Shelley Reid good luck in her travels
both with the Manawatu Pipe Band as a tenor drummer and further (and
more importantly of course!) in her dancing travels around Scotland
and we look forward to receiving updates. As current 18 & over
NZ highland dancing champion and Academy Youth Forum representative
she will make a fine ambassador for our NZ Highland Dance
community.
Click on images to enlarge
24th Jun 07 - Dancing stars for'The Rabble' Celtic Punk Rock
Band!!
Pupils from Braemar Dance Studio in
Devonport (Allanah Maples, Isla Maples, Aimee Cornish and Rachel
Bates) were invited to dance in a video shoot for a Celtic Punk Band
"The Rabble".
Click on the image above right to enlarge
 "The Coast Song" is now being played on C4. Watch
Vodafone Select Live on C4 between 4pm - 7pm and request the video
by texting s182 to 4440. 
17th Jun 07 - Accommodation for Conference
Reminder to members to book accommodation for Academy Conference.
MOTELS FOR CONFERENCE
- Te Mata Lodge
- Havelock North Village Motel
- Havelock North Motor Lodge
Are all approximately 3 minutes walk from the Conference venue.
12th June 07 - Baby boy arrived for Megan
Meghan Parker & Kip Parker Blakeman welcomed a beautiful baby
boy Connor Parker Lale Blakeman into the world on April 12th
weighing just under 8 pounds. They are all doing very well and
enjoying family life together. 
Meghan is currently living in the UK and many of you will
remember her dancing in the Blenheim and Auckland area.
7th June 07 - CHCH Summer School changes its name...
Introducing...“Summer Fling” Christchurch Summer school
rebranded!
Christchurch Dates:
- 23 January Performers Class
- 24 – 27 January – all other students
Items for sale: Drink Bottles, Caps, Back Packs, Shirts and
Shorts
All enquires to Elizabeth
Smith
7th May 07 - More international dance opportunities for our NZ
Dancers
The Waimatuku Pipe Band along with Helen MacKays school of dance
have just left NZ to perform at the Australian Celtic Festival in
Glen Innes.
There was an article in the Southland
Times published - see link
Helen MacKay has been a devoted and enthusiastic teacher in
Tuatapere for many many years and its great to see her dancers have
a great opportunity to make an international debut. The Tautapere
community was right behind them and they have put in some huge
fundraising efforts to enable all the dancers to go.
We look forward to receiving more information and photos of the
team from this exciting dance trip.
29th Apr 07 - School Holiday Dance Camp in Blenheim
The below update is from Robyn Simmons speaking of her latest
initiaitive of a Dance Camp for all her dancers!
I held a 3 day "DanceCamp" for all my dancers doing May exams
during the April school holiday break. The camp was at Omaka Marae -
we had a traditional Maori welcome (powhiri) onto the marae on
Monday evening followed by a pot luck tea and settling in.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday were 3 days of dance classes which
included exam lessons, theory workshops.celtic jazz, highland hiphop
fusion, stretch and strengthen and yoga. Evening activities were
fun, team-based activities - we had a team quiz, a concert of the
jazz and hiphop items plus group skits and a stylised
pass-the-parcel game. Everyone slept together in the meeting house
(quite an experience!) and mothers helped out with cooking the
meals.
We left the marae late Thursday - some very tired young dancers
but all agreeing it was loads of fun and a great way to do those
extra exam lessons !
29th Apr 07 -Highland Dancers can do anything...!
Our highland dancers are very talented people and we have been
informed of some fantastic successes of our NZ Highland dancers
outside of their highland dancing lives that we know you will all be
interested in:
- Alexanda Burnside (CHCH) has been selected to
represent New Zealand at the 2007 Junior World Rowing
Championships in Beijing.Ali is moving to Cambridge where she will
train, before the team travels to Australia and then onto the
World Championships in August.
- The Christchurch Showbiz Production of Cats is currently
running in Christchurch - Rebecca Boyce (nee Foley),
a NZ Champion Highland dancer plays the part of Jemima. Rebecca
sings the well known song "Memories" both as a solo and with
Grizabella - she is spell-binding and very moving. The
choreography in the show is exciting and challenging - Rebecca
does a great job ! Well worth seeing the show if you get the
chance !
- Blenheim Musical Theatre's production of Chicago opens at the
Marlborough Centre on Saturday 5 May for a 2 week season. Former
Academy member and NZ Champion Highland dancer Sara
Simmons is playing the lead part of Velma Kelly - singing,
acting as well as dancing - a definite new challenge. Rachel
Crampton and Marti Pearson are both dancers/singers in the show
which has been choreographed by Jeannie Mark who is also one of
the dancers in the show.
10th Apr 07 - Geelong Highland Games overview
Click on the 2007 Geelong report on right menu of this page to
view information and highlights from some dancers and Executive
members who attended. This event was held mid march and several
Christchurch dancers and Executive representatives attended.
10th Apr 07 - Auckland Summer School report
Click on the Summer School report on right menu of this page to
view the overview and photos from the Auckland Summer School held in
January 2007.
1st Apr 07 - NZ DANCER MAGAZINE wants our Highland
Dancers responses...
Some of you may have seen this great magazine in your Dance
Studio. There are 2 editions each year and they cover all aspect of
dance.
The latest edition has articles on our New Zealand Champions,
article of Shelley Reid gaining Solo Seal and one on the Tattoo in
Korea.
Magazines are in all School libraries – so check it out and
perhaps subscribe and get your own copy for only $5 per issue.
In this months edition there is a discussion topic – it would be
great to see Highland dancers responding. Topic is as follows:
“What is your favourite style of dance and why?”
Send your replies to NZ Dancer Magazine, box 89006, Torbay,
Auckland or email: forum@nzdancer.co.nz
Look out for the next edition in September.
1st Apr 07 - 2007 Annual Conference information
Havelock North is the venue for the upcoming New Zealand
Academy's 2007 Conference - the hosts being the Hawkes Bay Teachers
and Judges Club. The weekend for the Conference is 21 September - 23
September 2007.
The Conference and AGM is to be held at the Havelock North
Community Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North. The Dance
Development Course, which this year is to be held on the Saturday
(AGM on Sunday), will take place within the same complex with
another venue within walking distance of the Centre
The Solo Seal Examination will be held on Friday night at the
Hawkes Bay Opera House, Hastings Street, South Hastings with a free
bus from the Havelock North area (See Registration Form).
A suggestion from the organisers is that if members will be
travelling early and have free time on Friday that they visit the
Hawkes Bay Tourism website for information on events and places - www.hawkesbaynz.com
It will be a wonderful weekend with very interesting Workshops
and Guest Speakers/ Experts and again an opportunity to catch up
with friends and colleagues and sample the treasures of the Hawkes
Bay region!
1st Apr 07 - Note to teachers
Please visit the Membership section - 'Exam info' on
the website to view the note to teachers from the Technical
Committee with regards to preparing candidates for the upcoming May
examinations.
25th Mar 07 - TRAINING COURSE ON TECHNIQUE
The Technical Committee would like to conduct a Training Course
on Technique in July/August and September/October in the North
Island. There is a minimum number of participants required before
this course can go ahead.
Cost approx $400
CALLING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (to the Academy Secretary)
Quote from Jackie McBride: “The benefits from the Training
Course on Technique has been ongoing. I completed the course over
two weekends in 2003 – the first weekend concentrated solely on the
complete Highland syllabi and the second weekend focused on the Step
Dance syllabi.
The course focuses in depth on all aspects of Academy technique.
At all times the tutors were approachable and eager to pass on their
extensive knowledge. I make many references to the notes I took over
both weekends and refer to them regularly when wishing to clarify an
exercise or technique.
The course caters for teachers and judges and is definitely value
for money. From my personal experience I would not hesitate to
recommend attending this course when it is being offered by the
Academy”
21st Mar 07 - a southern birth!!
Congratulations to Shiobhan (nee O'Donnell) and Julian Smith.
 Introducing Henry Hugh Patrick Smith. Born via
c-section on 6th March 2007, weight 9 pound 8 ounces. He is a big
boy evidently with an appetite to match! Baby is doing fine although
Mum is still in recovery mode.
21st Mar 07 - St Patricks celebrations in Hawkes Bay
 After a St Patricks day competition some
Hawkes Bay dancers went on to entertain for St Patrick's night. They
danced at Rosie O Gradys in Hastings and then Brazen Head in Napier.
From left to right Joanne Beswick, Isabelle Merwood,Jenna
Mikkelson and Jessica Miller dancing the Irish Washerwomen.
Pictured with their teacher Kerren Withington enjoying nuggets,
chips and lemonade put on by the staff.
21st Mar 07 - Internet Banking facilities now available for
payments
Please note that Internet Banking facilities are available for
all payments to the NZ Academy except for Examination fees. For
account details for payment please contact the Secretary directly.
21st Mar 07 - Examiners and Areas announced
Areas are as follows:
- Sue Gill Auckland/Northshore
- Pam Fleming Gisborne/Hastings
- Elizabeth Smith Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Nelson
- Adele Swanson Tauranga, Blenheim, Wellington
- Janet Allison Christchurch
- Jackie Jones Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru
- Susan Edwards Invercargill, Dunedin
5th Mar 07 - Marriage in Australia
 Sheree Rush married Lloyd Milady in Brisbane
July 1st 2006. Her bridesmaids were her 2 sisters Larissa and
Natalie, her cousin Kylie Mitchell and friend Rachel Handyside. She
had two wee flower girls and Page boy.
Sheree and Lloyd live in Brisbane where Sheree is a Primary
school teacher.
Many of you may remember the 'Rush' dancers (Sheree, Larissa and
Natalie) and the Mitchells (Kylie and Abbey)who lived in the Hawkes
Bay and learned Highland Dancing from Adele Swanson. Nana Val
Mitchell still is heavily involved in organising the renowned
Hastings Highland Games at Easter.
Congratulations Sheree and Lloyd.
5th Mar 07 - Ticket to the Tribes
Ticket to the Tribes Thursdays at 7.30pm Channel Two, features
the Sim family. Who are they you ask?. They are a Southland family -
Mum, Dad and two twin daughters Nikki and Emma.
Nikki and Emma are Highland dancers from Invercargill learning
from Sue Gill. Rumour has it that at some stage on one of the shows
they dance in front of a camp fire for their tribe in Namibia.
What a fantastic opportunity to share our Scottish culture and
heritage in a really unique setting in a far off land!
You can find out more by visiting the TVNZ website
and be sure to watch the Sim family on Channel 2, Thursday's at
7.30pm.
14th Feb 07 - Summer School reports available
Click on the 2007 Summer School report link on the right hand
menu to view photos and reports from the 2007 Summer Schools.
12th Feb 07 - Youth Forum update
Check out the Youth Forum page for the latest update from Shelley
Reid, the Academy Youth Representative.
9th Feb 07 - Balmoral Summer School 2007
This year our Tutors were Mrs Janet Allison, Mrs Kerryn
Withington and Mrs Gail Dodson. Our Guest Tutors were Mr Brian North
for the Boys only class and Mrs Adrienne Haberfield for the Jazz Fun
Class.
We have had a very successful and happy Summer School with the
weather being kind enough once again for us to enjoy the use of the
swimming pool at St Andrews college. We must say a big Thank You to
all parents who helped out with Pool duty and kitchen duty. What
more could you wish for at a dancing school besides wonderful Tutors
– new and old friends, lots of swimming and plenty of yummie fresh
food!!!
The concert was again a highlight on the final night with
everyone coming together in kilts and putting on a wonderful
display. This year we were extra lucky to have an item by the fun
Jazz class lead by their tutor Mrs Haberfield – it was great to see
student enjoying a new form of dance.
Scholarship winners and photos coming soon...
22nd Jan 07 - 'Highland Passion' in Tauranga
"HIGHLAND PASSION"
There was plenty of action-packed creativity when students from
the combined schools of Tina Peet, Helene Karton and Christine Paul
performed "Highland Passion" at Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga Nov 18
& 19.
Apart from a collection of traditional dances several numbers
were choreographed especially for the show. A number of former
dancers also graced the stage.
Enhancing the atmosphere the Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums
accompanied some of the items, and Kate MacFarlane performed a
powerful rendition of "Up & Adam".
- Mass Fling (Combined Schools)
- Glasgow Cats (Helene Karton)
- Donegal Pop (Tina Peet)
- Good Ship Lollipop (Christine Paul)
- Kate MacFarlane
- Scotch on the Rox (Christine Paul & Roxy Dance Troupe)
7th Jan 07 - New arrival for Rachel McDowell
Congratulations to Rachel and Kelvin who welcomed baby Number 3
into their family - Gracie McDowell was born in Invercargill on
December 13th - little sister for Jamie and Callum.
3rd Jan 07 - NZ 2007 Under 16 Champions
Congratulations to Rachel Crampton and Claire O'Keefe from
Blenheim again taking out the top two overall prizes at the 2007
Under 16 NZ Highland Dancing championships held at Waipu on Jan 1/2.
Rachel was the winner overall with Most points and Claire runner up.
Official rankings will be published on the Piping& Dancing
website.
Judges were: Mrs Lynette Mitchell - Mosgiel, Avalon Moffat -
Wellington, Mrs Kimberley Mavor- Oamaru.
3rd Jan 07 - end of year productions
Hawkes Bay (photos yet to be loaded)
 The Kerren Withington School of dance end of
year concert was held at Lindisfarne College on Saturday Dec 2nd.
Getting ready to perform were: Waltz Clog – Jessica , Kirsten and
Jenna.
 Preschoolers Fairy Dance, that they also
performed in getting Started. Caitlyn, Ella and Mya.
 Ashleigh,Nicole and Isabelle danced a
Broadsword with Joanne,Lara and Jessie,
Beginners Ruia and Jessie performed a braveheart Jig 
Senior dancers Natalie,Raphelle,Jayden and Emma performed their
item “ In the navy “ which Jayden choreographed.
All dancers learnt at least 2 items for the concert , and the
dancers aged from 4-17 years enjoyed once again the challenge, fun
and performing that goes with Concerts.
2 of the items were performed a few weeks earlier at the Hawkes
Bay Ballet & Dance Extravaganza and were really well received
with the mainly “ballet supporting “ audience.
Marlborough
 Marlborough Dance Centre's annual end of year
production was held at the Marborough Centre from 1 - 4 December.
This year's show was "10 - A Decade of Dance" and marked the tenth
anniversary of Robyn Simmons and Jeannie Mark joining their studios
together to form Marlborough Dance Centre.
The show incorporated some nostalgic elements with flashbacks
from previous shows combined with some exciting new
choreography.
 The Highland items in the show were many and varied
ranging from an Irish sequence by the little ones "Leprechaunland"
to "Air of Scotland" which incorporated 14 Under 10 dancers
performing with four 10 metre lengths of silk coming from a 2 metre
high Thistle and "Dance d'Light" which had a total of 21 dancers
performing with torches.
 8 senior dancers (Anna Millar, Rachel Crampton, Claire
O'Keeffe, Sara Simmons, Marti Pearson, Ellena Soper, Megan Barnes
and Laura Flaherty) performed "Tribute to Split Enz" which was
choreographed to a compilation of 4 of Split Enz' hit songs.
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.
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