Ballroom Dancing

Big entries from Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin boosted entries in the Easter ballroom dancing festival held in Nelson. Thirty-four contestants spent Easter Saturday afternoon and evening twirling round the Y.M.C.A. dance floor in intricate dance patterns. Climax of the contest was the Queen of the Ballroom competition in which 14 young ladies were entered.

A local pair, Christopher French and Gaile Turner competing in the fresher Latin-American.

Mr and Mrs John Rogers, of Nelson, had a very successful contest.

The scene on the dance floor from the gallery.

Joan Hodges (Dunedin) is crowned Queen of the Ballroom by last year's queen, Sue Mangos. Flanking them are second and third place-getters, Lesley Crannitch (of Christchurch) and Barbara Ford (Wellington). The deputy-Mayor, Mrs Eyre, is at back.

Ken Pahl and Lesley Nicoll (Nelson) took a second place in the maiden jive.

Experienced and be-ribboned Christchurch pair, Peter and Louise Keen.

Noel Gillespie and Sue Mangos in action.

L. Nalder and Miss J. Win, of Nelson

Mr and Mrs Rogers with their trophies which included the Jim Brough Memorial Trophy.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 102 : May 3, 1969

Ballroom Dancing