DANCE RECITAL

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20118, 12 December 1939, Page 3

DANCE RECITAL

MISS SCOTT'S PUPILS CHARMING PRODUCTION LENGTHY PROGRAMME TALENTED JUVENILES ■Pupils of the -Poverty ißay Academy of Dancing, conducted iby Miss Bobbie Scott, A.R.AJD. -(Ele. Int.), London, provided a .charming recital at the Opera House last evening, 'before a large audience, which left no doubt of its appreciation of the imagination and technical skill shown in the preparation of the programme, as well as of the .grace and charm displayed 'by the young dancers. The programme was an unusually long -one, -and illustrated a wide range of technique.

Overture and entraete -music was provided 'by iMr. -Henri de -Lisac and his capable orchestra, which also furnished many of the dancing accompaniments. Assisting artists included 'Messrs. David and Norman Lee, and in 'the presentation of the .recital Miss Scott had the assistance 'behind the scenes of an enthusiastic 'body of volunteer workers. The results of this co-operation were highly satisfactory to . the -audience, which -warmly approved the speed with which one item followed another throughout the long programme. ■Stars among the juvenile dancers Were Peggy .Pul is, Miriam James, Yvonnie Cowley, Elvira Courtney. Janet Allen, and Willie Fryer, the lastmentioned showing an unusu.il degree of -versatility. .Ballet items in thctraditional manner were among the highlights of the' reciUl. and in these the senior pupils gave mos: gratifying performances. Tan dancing in solo, duo and Iballet numbers also received much prominence, ml -classic dancing in the operatic style was fully i epresented. Exquisite Frocking a Feature Not less -popular with -the audience, however, was the series of cleverlyconstructed dance sesnas, including the large-scale ballets, "The Fantastic Toy Shop” and “Winter’s .Morning Ride,” with “Harlequinade” and "Woodland Glade” also much favoured. In these the exquisite frocking of the production reached its highest manifestation, every figure in the respective items being costumed with the greatest care for detail and effect. Instructional in the main but nevertheless having no small share of spectacular effect was the display of ballet preparation work 'by iMiss Scott’s examination group, the members of which achieved success in recent tests. Miss Scott herself appeared in two highly attractive dances. "Tango Andulez” and "Swan Lake.” and also demonstrated some .of the more advanced steps and pirouettes of classic ballet work, the audience giving her an enthusiastic reception. Illustrating a modernistic trend in dancing, the hallct “Crescendo,” characterised by angular arm movements and a strong emotional background, was another highly successful effort, claimed to be entirely novel in its Gisborne presentation. Comprehensive Selection of Items

The 'first half of the .programme comprised a song and ballet, "Pretty as a Picture,” with .Peggy Pulis as soloist and Miriam James, Yvonnie Cowley, Elvira Courtney and Janet Allen as chorus and ’ballet; “Indian Brave,” -by Willie Fryer; "High Jinks,” a tap iballet by June Paine. Mavis Tee, Janet Bell, Ruth Johns, Peggy Forshaw, Alison -McGregor, Jeune Turnbull, Avon 'Davy and Verna Ellis; “By a Silvery Pool,” a classical dance 'by Shirley Jackson; "The .Maid and the Bell (Boy.” ,by Elvira -Courtney and Peggy Pulis; "The Carpenter Man,” a recitation iby Ruth Johns; “Chzardas,” a Hungarian .ballet by .Shirley Griffen, Zita Findson, Janet Allen, Margaret Allen, Jeune Turnlbull. Avon Davy, Miriam James, Peggy Pulis, Freda Ellis. Elvira Courtney, Yvonnie Cowley and Bobby -Holland: “The (Bold Pirate,” by George Pulis; “Karen and the Bewitched -Shoes,” by Ruth Johns; "One Day 'When We Were Young,” a song and dance by Peggy Pulis; “Romance,” a dance duo toy Jeune Turnbull and Yvonnie Cowley; "Robin Hood,” a character dance iby Elvira Courtney; “Orange 'Blossom," ,a recitation -by Mr. 'David Lee; "Tango .Andulez,” toy Miss Scott; "Peter Pan,” iby Jeune Turnbull; “Crescendo,” a 'ballet by Yvonnie Cowley, Elvira .Courtney, Peggy Pulis and (Miriam James; “Staircase Ta-p,” toy Eric Tec; and the “Toy Shop 'Ballet,” with Peggy Pulis -as the shopkeeper, Bobbie -Holland and Elizabeth -Hall as customers, and Janet Bell, June Paine, Jeune Turnbull, Ruth Johns, Alison McGregor, Mavis Tee, Verna Elli's, Peggy Forshaw, -Colleen Hills, Shirley Jackson, (Moira Jones, Josephine Ball, Helen Ball, Avon 'Davy, Keith Graham, Cynthia -Williams, Pam. Jeffs, 'Sylvia Borst and Willie Fryer filling various toy roles.

Additional Soloists Appear

The second half of the -programme was equally comprehensive, and included solo numbers in which Janet Bell, Avon Davy, 'Mavis Tee, Yvonnie Cowley, -Cynthia Williams, Janet (Bell and Keith Gra'ham appeared, in addition to those mentioned as soloists in the first half, and Mr. Norman Lee scored a success with the recitation, “Not Understood.” An excellent final number was “Red, White and Blue,” a military -ballet and chorus, showing a strong Air Force influence -in its costuming, and performed with much spirit. ■During the evening Mr. L. W. Anderson thanked the audience -for its warm support of the recital, on -behalf of Miss 'Scott, and also presented to Miss 'Scott the associate certificate of the Royal Academy of Dancing, London, for which -Miss Scott qualified recently.

makes such an act punishable by death. The Ritzes help D’Artagnan fight tlie guards off, and the musketeer considers the Ritzes his friends for life. They set out on the dangerous adventure of finding the Queen's brooch and helping D’Artagnan to win his lady. No one could wish for more enlivening entertainment. Others in a big supporting cast include Binnie Barnes, Gloria Stuart, Joseph Schildkraut and John Carradine. The first half of the programme includes Viilage Blacksmith,” cartoon, “Tired Feet," comedy, “Glamorous East,” traveltalk, and the latest overseas news

WAIKOIIU THEATRE, TE KARAKA

For two sessions on .Saturday and one on .Monday “The Adventures of Marco Polo” will ,be screened at the Waikohu Theatre, Te Karaka. Produced by -Samuel Goldwyn, the film stars Gary 'Cooper, (Basil Rathtoonc find Si'grid Guric, and is classed as one of the 'best films of its type. On -Wednesday evening the attraction will toe “Fugitives” For a Night," an attractive feature.