This Trudy Fargher Academy of Dance production was at the Theatre Royal and included Gemma Laing’s hip hop students who were incredible! The Origin Dance Crew was the highlight of the show. Although we had front row dress circle seats, it was so hot upstairs that we moved downstairs at intermission where Poppy chatted to …
Category Archives: Dancing
hip hop break-up
Breaker Bay in Kaiteriteri was a perfect spot for Poppy’s Hip Hop break up party after a fabulous year of dancing. The kids (and adults) enjoyed the beautiful sea and sand with fun, games & food for everyone.
maori zumba
We’ve been going to Maori Zumba (Kani Kani Puoro) at the Whakatu Marae in Nelson where Poppy often joins in.
yvonne
It was awesome to catch up with my school friend Yvonne, in Nelson for the Isralia Dance weekend camp. Poppy had fun swirling her skirt….
the finale
The final two shows on Saturday were as wonderful as the previous two (and before that, two dress rehearsals!). Yogi, GranJan & NeeNe were there on Saturday night – and I also spotted Poppy’s first ballet teacher, Sheree, in the lobby ready for the show. Poppy was excited and a ball of energy – she …
dancing through the decades
Peta Spooner’s dance studio has been engrossed in rehearsals for their Theatre Royal production this year. Poppy is in 4 dances and enjoys being on stage more than I can describe. I’ve been keeping her awake until 9pm each night for the past 2 weeks so she will cope with the three night – one …