North Taranaki Midweek

Dance Delights makes move to indoors

- KATH BROWN

Wet weather meant the Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust’s usual summer programme of Garden Delights had to be postponed but the outside performanc­es have transforme­d into an equally delightful programme of dance and live music in various indoor venues.

A wide-ranging programme of classical ballet (romantic, classical and Spanish-styled), contempora­ry dance, character and tap dance will delight audiences of all ages – with a wide variety of wonderful costumes and music. Some of the Dance Theatre’s most experience­d and skilled dancers will be in the programme including Jane Roseman, Inge Vink, Rosanne Taylor, Mervyn Chivers, Donna Kelly and Davina Moffat.

In addition two fun items will be presented by younger children and the programme showcases director Val Deakin’s extensive choreograp­hic skill.

Live music segments will be presented by Guitarra – wellknown guitar duo Dominique Blatti and Ross Townsend playing a mixture of works from around the world.

PROGRAMME

Saturday, May 20 2pm Inglewood’s St Andrew’s Church Hall

Sunday, May 21 2pm Oakura Hall, Main Road, Oakura

Saturday, May 27 2pm Bell Block Hall

Sunday, May 28 11am Dance Centre, 306 St Aubyn St, New Plymouth

Sunday, May 28 2pm Old Folks Hall, Warre Street, Waitara

Tickets are still only $10 for a wonderful and varied dance and music programme.

Advance bookings can be made by phoning 06 7527743 after 9:30 am and there are door sales.

The Dance Theatre is grateful to the Creative Communitie­s Scheme, New Plymouth District for their support for the programme.

 ?? SUPPLIED ?? Mervyn Chivers and Jane Roseman, seen here in Shakespear­e’s Spell, will dance in this year’s Garden Delights.
SUPPLIED Mervyn Chivers and Jane Roseman, seen here in Shakespear­e’s Spell, will dance in this year’s Garden Delights.

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