Highland Dancing

Competitors from as far as Wellington helped to swell the number of entries to 70 when the Nelson district highland dancing championships were held in the Sports Hall

Competation in the 8 to 10 years group awating their turn to dance

Heather Campbell and Jenny Drummond (Motueka) and Janice Nairn (Eltham) give of their best

Hardest working male in the hall was Noel Frater who played the pipes non-stop throughout the morning.

Awaiting their turn for the senior championship event are Colleen Daly and Shirly Heald (Wellington), Robyn Stewart (Nel) and Pamela Baigent (Wellington).

Judge Mrs H. Escott (Wellington) and her writer, Cherie Dyce (Nelson) watch the competitors intently.

Two young Nelson contestants: Jennifer Crookes and Jane Wilson.

A study in expressions as competitors watch the dancing.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 49 : November 14, 1964

Highland Dancing