DANCE RECITAL.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20482, 7 December 1934, Page 10

DANCE RECITAL.

Miss D. Manhire’s Pupils Perform. GOOD BALLETS AND SOLOISTS. One© again the pupils of Miss Dorothy Manhire upheld their reputation as versatile and clever dancers when they held their annual recital in the Radiant Hall last evening. The programme presented was varied and was well received by the large audience, who showed their appreciation in no half-hearted manner. The ballets were good, both in rhythm and style, and in every case captured tb© spirit of the dance. The brisk, military marches were rendered with a swing, and the slower more classical ballets were given gracefully and evenly. The solos too, were well presented, the dancers showing an appreciation of the “ Poetry of motion,” and adapting themselves easily to the different styles. One of the outstanding ballets was “ A-Hunting We Will Go,” the girls being dressed in tailed coats of hunting pink, white ballet skirts and trim little jockey caps or Robin Hood hats of the pink. The soloists, Misses Joan Joyce and Freda Manhire, received much applause for their spirited rendering of the dance. “An Aspiring Dishwasher ” was given by Jean Penrose, who proved her aptitude for burlesque, while “ A Rain Fairy,” by Billie Barsby, and a doll dance by Gwynda Chappell were also worthy of note. A delightful few minutes were devoted to the tiny tots, who are always one of the features of the programme, and several songs were also enjoyed. The Programme. The programme was as follows:—In a . Dutch Tea Garden, soloists—Misses Nancy Manhire, Shirley Higgins and Freda Manhire; Minuet, Wharenul Class; Dancing Down the Ages. Miss June and Mr Douglas Shepherd: skipping duo, Misses Alison M’Lay and Betty Guy; military song and dance. Miss-‘Shirlev Higgins; German ballet, seniors; oneratic dance. Miss Heather Wright; You Ougt to See Sally. Misses Nancy Manhire and Peggy Hart; a few minutes with tiny tots, Gwynda Chappell. Shirley Burrows Margaret Angas, Betty Dicks. \ onme Rudd and Betty Penfold; danse espagnole, Miss Frances Clarke; lap dance, Mr Alan Jones; marche militaire. Miss Betty Dicks; waltz-time ballet. Fendalton and Wharenui classes; centre practice, seniors; eccentric dance. Miss Betty Penfold; waltz and tap number. Misses Joan Joyce and Freda Manhire and Messrs Doug. Shepherd and Alan Jones; pas seul. Miss Billie Barsby; military dance, Miss Nola Garret; aviatrix ballet, soloist—Miss Bettv Guv; Mexican hat. Miss Alison M’Lay; tap dance, Mr Douglas Shepherd: valse Bohemienne. Miss Doreen Herbert; danse acrobatique. Miss Heather Wright; a rose, singer—Miss Esme Evans, dancer —Miss Freda Manhire: Indian song and *HL ce - Miss Maisie Chapman; Merry Mjdow waltz, 1034, Mias June and Mr D. Shepherd: I'll See Ton Again. Miss Esme Evans; finale—•• We'll All Go Ridmg on a Rainbow,” soloist—Miss Peggy The properties were by Mr P. F. M’Lay and others who assisted were- 1 Mr E. Hegan, Miss Nancy Hume. Miss Marjorie Chapman, Miss Thelma Cusack and Mr Stewart.