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JIG: St Margaret’s student Annabel Watts made the New Zealand dance company for highland dancing. PHOTOS: MARTIN HUNTER
Dancer to join national academy By Julia Evans A ST MARGARET’S College student who has been highland dancing since she was three has been selected as part of the national academy. Annabel Watts, 16, danced her way into a spot as one of the youngest members of the New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Dancing. “There are a few younger
people but there are a lot around 30,” she said. The auditions took place in the city at the beginning of April, which Annabel said was perfect having them “at home.” Annabel will join the company for its 2017 and 2018 season. “I could’ve done it last year but I decided school was more important,” she said. Beginning with workshops and conferences around the
country, Annabel will also perform at the Virginia Tattoo arts festival. Now she has to focus on practising, which she does at least three times a week. Her love for highland dance started more than 13 years ago. “When I was three I liked the bagpipes so mum sent me down the road to join dance classes,” she said. And she has never looked back.
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Although she did say it was a bit unusual to love the bagpipes any time let alone at such a young age. Annabel also recently passed the advanced highland exam, which is the highest a dancer can achieve, and is qualified to teach. The national academy will have its first session after the New Zealand Highland and National Dancing Championships in July.
LOCKER ROOM THEFT Canterbury University rugby players returned to their locker room after a hard-fought win over New Brighton to find their wallets, cellphones and other personal items, as well as the club till, missing. Club chairman Chris Risbridger said it was a bit of dampener after the win and police have been notified. If anyone has any information, phone 363 7400 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. BARBECUE ARRIVES A barbecue donated by the Wigram Lions Club has been delivered to Burnside Park and is being stored until the shelter and picnic tables arrive. City council staff are currently working through the building consent required for the shelter, which is due to arrive in July. Installation of the barbecue and shelter will also be in July. However, the delivery of the picnic tables has been delayed because of the number of orders placed before the end of the financial year. NEW MEMBERS The Elmwood Club has two new sport clubs using its community facilities. Shirley Volleyball Club and Canterbury Handball have joined as affiliate members and bring a joint membership of more than 100 to the club.