SPIRIT OF TERPSICHORE

Waikato Times, Volume 112, Issue 18795, 17 November 1932, Page 3

SPIRIT OF TERPSICHORE

DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA. MISS LAURENSON’S RECITAL. * TIP TOES’' A 810 SUCCESS. Dainty solos, spectacular Pallets, and bright singing whloh Interested and entertained the large audienoe for over three hours—that was “ Tip Toes,” Miss Mavis Laurenson’s song and dance re'cltal, whloh was presented for the flrs<t time in the Winter Show Concert Hall last night. It was an ambitious production, and the success which it achieved in its initial presentation was well merited, and must have been gratifying to Miss Laurenson and her feompany of nearly 60 performers, who had devoted so much time to rehearsals and other preliminary work. The hall was comfortably filled and the warmth of the applause which followed each item of the lengthy programme was evidence of the appreciation of the audience. “ Tip Toes ” was well staged, the frocking was beautiful and the music of Stan Holland’s Dance Band excellent. These three features combined to give to Hamiltonians one of the best shows that has been staged here for some time. The latest danoe hits were featured, and their catchy, lilting strains ran through the whole programme. While there were one or two of those small hitches whloh are always associated with an opening night, the work of every performer, from the seniors down to the tiny tots, was a 'credit to their teacher. Miss Laurenson’s work is well known in Hamilton and her past recitals have' always been well received. She worhtily upheld her reputation last night. Well Staged Recital. After the overture an ensemble number, “Heigh Ho! Como to the Fair,” introduced the programme. Solos and concerted numbers embracing every branch of the terpsichorean art followed, the ballets being particularly good. A versatile young dancer was Phyllis Oliver, a little girl who appeared in no fewer than five solos and was associated with Joan Laurenson in several duos. Another clever little performer was Gwen Harris, who showed herself to be something of a contortionist in her acrobatic dance. Rona Tombs, Joan Fowle and Muriel Whitaker were other outstanding Juveniles. Tap dancing played a prominent part in the programme, and in addition to tap ballets solos were given by Florence Redwood, Dawn Cooney, Phyllis Oliver and Leslie Osborne. Miss Laurenson appeared in a duet with Mr Neville Laurenson, and also performed an intricate tap solo. It would be difficult to describe every item, for they were many and varied, but the fact that the audience was so highly appreciative was a tribute to the work of the company. A word of praise is due to Mr Stan Holland and his orchestra, upon whom much of the suooess of the recital depended. Artistic lighting effects, produced by Messrs N. Smith ami It. Troloar, were a feature. The management of tiic stage, was In tile capable hands of Mr G. Hawkins. “Tip Toes” will be staged again to-nisht. in the Winter Show Hall, and it is anticipated that there will be another large attendance. The Programme. The programme was as follows: Overture, Stan Holland's Orchestra; opening chorus, “Ilclgh Ho! Come to the Fair," company; toe solo. Miss Joan Fowle; tap solo (character) Master Les. Osborne; song in character (“Meet Me”), Mr .1. Laurenson; pink and blue ballet, senior girls; dance of life. Miss Phyllis Oliver; ballet of frogs, tiny tots; song duet C‘ We’ll Dance Till Dawn”) Misses .loan Laurenson and Fleecia Taylor; acrobatic dance, Miss Gwen Harris; song duct (“Dancing Sweetheart"). Miss M. Laurenson and Mr J. Laurenson; buttercup lane ensemble —soloist. Miss Muriel Whitaker, rainbow ballot, tiny tots, dance bullercup. Miss Dollie (.Lillis, buttercups, senior girls; acconlcon solo. Miss Fleecia Ta>l<»r; tap solo (Melbourne Clog;, Miss Dawn Cooney; military ballet—blue and while, senior girls; htimoroim reilalioiis. Miss Rona Tombs (pupil Miss Sophie Vivian);

flower girl solo, Mss Muriel Whitaker; H.R.G. ballet, tiny tots (soloist Miss Dawn Cooney) ; crocodile march, senior girls; “Here We Are Again," company. Overture, Stan Holland’s Orchestra; Eastern ensemble, junior girls (Eastern princess, Miss Dawn Cooney, Eastern group, senior girls, Princess Araby, Miss Dolly Callis) ; a'orobatlc solo, Miss Dulcle Buckingham; song (“ Good Little Bad Little You"), Misses Joan Laurenson, Phyllis Oliver and Muriel Whitaker; Spanish dance, Miss Joan Fowle; character duo, Misses Joan Laurenson and Phyllis Oliver; W.I.S. Dance, Miss M. Laurenson; accordeon solo, Miss Fleecia Taylor; song and chorus '(" Dellolous "), tiny tots; character action song, Miss Rona Tombs (pupil Miss Sophie Vivian); military ballet, red and white, senior girls; Chinese dance, Miss Phyllis Oliver; solo dance, Miss Florence Redwood; ballet of Joy, junior girls; national scena—hornpipe soloist, Phyllis Oliver, and Gwen Harris, Muriel Whitaker, Irish reel, tiny tots, Russian princess, Miss Joan Fowle, Scotch dance, Miss Daisy Gilmore; finale, company. Those Who Took Part. The members of the company were as follows; Tiny Tots.—Fray Marshall, Joan Laurenson, Phyllis Oliver, Dulcie Buckingham, Iris Mason, Doris Mason, Muriel Whitaker, Rose Jolly, Violet Jolly, Gwen Harris, Dawn Cooney, Joan Fowle, Marjorie Winters, Fleecia Taylor, Rose Grymes, Gwen Burke, Alician Storey, Rona Tombs, Rosalie Seddon. Junior Girls.—Olive ,McMahn, Ivy Richardson, Doris Taylor, Nora Storey, Valma Gowers, Dickie Murray. Senior Girls.—Verna Norrell, Phylis Haines, Mary Miller, Molly Salisbury, Thelma Rundle, Myra Rundle, Joyce Cliff, Eileen Collins, Vera Morgan, Thelma Stott, Daisy Gilmore, Dolly Callis, Doreen Currie Florence Redwood.