BALLROOM DANCING

Press, Volume XCIII, Issue 27914, 10 March 1956, Page 2

BALLROOM DANCING

The South Island ballroom dancing championships conducted by the) Federal Association of Teachers of Dancing (Australia and New Zealand) concluded last evening. The winning couple in the senior championship was Don Bumside and Irene Bates. The junior title went to John Sayers and Valerie Chapman. Gold medal tests were continued last evening and the results will be announced later. Results of last night’s events were:— Novice Championship.—Gordon Shand and Nedra Hodgkinson 1, Neville Robinson and Helene Wilson 2, Ted and Judy Girling 3. Senior Championship.—Rav Flavell and Rosaleen Johnstone 1. John Sayers and Rita Malloch 2, Don Burnside and Irene Bates 3. Sydney Hollis Trophy Championship.— Mervyn Holland and Susan Lance 1, Les Riddon and Dorothy Jackson 2. Mr and Mrs Tom Breeze 3. Thursday's results were:— South Island Maiden Championship.— First heat: Gordon Shand and Nedra Hodgkinson 1, Donald Gibbs and Valma Chapman 2. Brian Jones and Elaine Frank 3. Second heat: Neville Robinson ana Helene Wilson 1. Mr and Mrs K. Laurie 2. Edgar Smith and Jeanette Garratt 3. Final: Neville Robinson and Helene Wilson i, Gordon Shand and Nedra Hodgkinson 2. Donald Gibbs and Valma Chapman 3. South Island Junior Championship.— John Sayers and Rita Malloch 1. Mervyn Holland and Susan Lance 2. Tom Breeze and Vera Ereeze. Leo Riddon and Dorothy Jackson (equal) 3. Professional.—Amateur novelty competition (professional names first).—First heat: W. Wilson and Susan Lance 1. S Hollis and Mrs M. Longley 2. W. McGavock and Margaret Spencer 3. Second heat: Marion Grose and Neville Robinson 1. Mrs S. Hollis and Donald Gibbs 2. Ross Clark and Dawn Roberts 3.