FESTIVAL IN WESTPORT

Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31672, 7 May 1968, Page 26

FESTIVAL IN WESTPORT

First Day Of Competitions Visiting dancers almost dominated events on the opening day of the Westport Competitions Society’s twenty-sixth annual festival yesterday. Glenda Hampton, of Ashburton, was most successful, but West Coast entrants also did well. Results, with visitors named, are: Dancing Sailor’s Hornpipe.—Under 12: John Fox (Temuka), 67, 1: Morgan Chambers (Christchurch). 66, 2. Skipping Dance. —Eight and under tO: Sharon Kaye (Dunollie), 67, 1; Paula McTaggart (Runanga), 66. 2; Donna Read (Runanga), 65. 3. Tap Dance —Under 8: Debra Brereton (Dobson), 61, 1: Kim Osborne. 60. 2: Shirley Green (Runanga) and Debbie Ann Garoyne (Hokitika), 59 (equal), 3. Clog Dance. —12 and under 14.Glenda Hampton (Ashburton) 72, 1; Gillian Adamson (Hari hari), 71. 2. Song And Dance.—lo and under 12: Wendy Kelly (Runanga), 69. 1. Irish Jig.—Open: Glenda Hampton, 74, 1: Gillian Adam son. 72. 2: Vivienne Smith (Hokitika), 69. 3. Barefoot Dance.—Under 8: Taryn Bell (Ohai), 64. 1; Julie Green (Runanga), 62. 2: Cardl Williams (Greymouth). 60, 3. National Character Dance.—lo and under 12: Barbara Keene, 74, 1. Irish Hornpipe.—Under 14: Glenda Hampton, 72, 1; Barbara Brydon (Nelson), 70, 2; Morgan Chambers. 68, 3. Clog Dance.—lo and under 12: Key Gleeson (Christchurch), 70. Instrumental Pianoforte Solo (own selection).—Under 10: Paula McTag gart (Greymouth), 68, 1: Gail Johnston, 67, 2 Violin Solo.—Under 14: Christine Foote, 74, 1. Pianoforte Solo —Under 12, restricted: Linnea Brown (Christchurch). 67. 1; Catherine Roselli, 65, 2 Vocal National Song.—Under 16: Patricia Warren, 71. 1: Edith Brussovs (Greymouth). 66, 2. Sacred Solo.—Under 14: Michelle Dixon, 69, .1; Janet Nichols (Reefton), 67, 2.