Olivia Hampton competing at Ōhaupō School on Saturday. Photo: Jeremy Smith
It was high time for a dance competition on Saturday.
Nearly 30 competitors from north as Orewa, near Auckland, and as far south as Christchurch took to the Ōhaupō School stage to vie for glory at the Te Awamutu Performing Arts Highland and National dance event. Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Hamilton competitors were also present.
The event was hosted by the Lyn McCorquindale School of Highland Dancing, which has students Waipā-wide.
Competitors aged eight to 20 tapped, jigged and sword danced their way through 10 dance disciplines.
Among the place getters was Olivia Hampton, who dances in Te Awamutu. She won the Peter Ryan memorial award.
Lyn said it was wonderful to see so many competitors taking part.
“For some of the dancers, it was their very first competition, others have been dancing for a long time. Whatever their
experience level though, it’s so fun to see everyone doing well.”
Lyn helps organise four Highland and National dance competitions a year through her dance school.
Next up is a performance at the Waikato A&P Show, held in Hamilton later this month.
