DANCE RECITAL

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21341, 7 December 1934, Page 3

DANCE RECITAL

MISS MANHIRE'S PUPILS The programme presented last night at the Radiant Hall by Miss Dorothy Manhire's pupils was well varied, and the long series of items maintained a consistently high standard. The large audience found the dancing of tha smaller children particularly attractive, and Ihe massed numbers proved effective interludes. The first number, "In a Dutch Tea Garden," was marked by colourful and well-managed grouping, which was also notable in the German ballet and "Centre Practice" given by the seniors and in the waltz and tap number. In the waltz-time ballet the Fendalton and Wharenui classes displayed marked talent, and the aviatrix ballet demonstrated Miss Manhire's skill in arrangement. The Mexican and Spanish dances, given by Miss Alison McLay and Miss Frances Clark respectively, were boldly executed, and Miss Shirley Higgins. Miss Betty Dicks, and Miss Nola Garett danced military numbers in brilliant style. Miss June and Mr Douglas Shepherd merited special mention for their two numbers, "Dancing Down the Ages"' and "The Merry Widow Waltz. 1934." which, besides being graceful, were carefully acted. The tap dances given by Mr Shepherd and Mr Allan Jones were bright and effective and Miss Betty Penfold's "Eccentric Dance" was similarly successful. Miss Billie Barsby's numbers, "Rain Fairy" and "Pas Soul." revealed a promising talent. Among the junior pupils Miss Gwynda Chappell gave an admirable "doll dance." The acrobatic dances, given by Misses McLay and Betty Guy. and by Miss Heather Wright, had been well thought out, and Miss Wright als > gave an operatic dance, which was well received. Miss Jean "Aspiring Dishwasher" was a feature of the evening. Miss Doreen Herbert's Bohemian waltz and Miss Esme Evans's "I'll See You Again" appealed to the audience, and Miss Maisie Chapman was successful in her "Indian Song and Dance." Songs and dances were given by Misses Nancy Manhire and Peggy Hart ("You Ought to See Sally" >. Misses Joan Jovce and Freda Manhire ("A Hunting We Will Go"). Misses Esme Evans and Freda Manhire <"A Rose"), and the soloist in the final number ("We'll All Go Riding on a Rainbow") was Miss Peggy Hart.