Numbers were slightly down for a dance festival started up again after lockdown - but organisers are delighted with those who did take part.
Secretary Sandra Chapman said there were around 80 dancers from Maryport. Workington, Cockermouth and from the North East and Lancashire.
"Some were new faces and we lost some of the dancers who had given up during the two-year lockdown. But it was a good festival and we were delighted with it," she said.
One of the highlights was the return to the local stage of Katy Winters, who now works for Imagination Parties.
She received the best entertainment, her comedy, and also entertained the children when she appeared as the Disney character Ariel.
Theresa Rodney, whose mother, the late Florence Mulgrew, started the festival over 40 years ago, said her mother would have been delighted.
"I honestly believe we will go back to a full four-day festival in the future. "
Theresa. who has all but given up dance teaching, was determined this festival would go ahead in her mother's name.
In response to her efforts, she was the surprise recipient of the Florence Mulgrew trophy given to a person embodying the spirit of the festival.
Squeezed out of the Wave Centre because of added attractions,
the festival moved to Maryport Primary School this year.
Organisers agreed it has been a positive change and are hoping that the venue would be available again next year.
"We need to thank Maryport C of E school andMandy Penn for the support we have been given. Their support has been second to none."
Sandra Chapman, who has been one of the main organizers of the show announced her retirement as did Joan Nicholson, who later said she would probably be back!
Theresa thanked them for their efforts and also acknowledged
Ronnie Kirkbride and Judith Armstrong who have staffed the door since the beginning of the festival.
She thanked all the volunteers and said the festival could not have run without the support of many businesses. These include KDEA Dressmaking, John George of Maryport News who gives a cash bursary each year, The Garden, Workington, Rebecca Rodney Photography, Special Occasions, Bri-Marg, Paul @ Trophies Sport and Leisure, The Bakehouse in Maryport,
Peter Henry (Photography) Flowers by Lisa, A1 direct deliveries
and Dan @ Urban Grill.
RESULTS
KEY: Ferguson (Workington) B; Ignite (Workington) E; Rumney Greaves (Workington) C; Diva (Cockermouth)_D; Lumsdale (Newcastle) L; I Smith (South Shields) I; Carly (South Shields) J; Mulgrew (Maryport) D.
RESULTS:
TAP: Juvenile: Eva Holmes, L. First Cumbrian child: Aurora Postlethwaite. Junior and first Cumbria child: Maisie Smith, G. Senior and first Cumbrian child: Sandra Holecova, G.
MODERN: Juvenile: Dakota Finn, L. First Cumbria child: Aurora Postlethwaite. Junior: Martha Finnegan, L, First Cumbrian child: Bridie May Dustin, G. Senior and first Cumbrian child: Demi Wilkinson ,B.
BALLET: Juvenile: and first Cumbrian child: Aurora Postlethwaite. Junior and first Cumbrian child: Maisie Smith, G.
Senior: Amber Blu Bell, I. First Cumbrian child: Sandra Holecova, G.
SPECIAL PRIZES:
Alauna Dream: Abbie Charters, G, ; Demi Wilkinson, B. 2
MOST PROMISING: Baby: Amaya Pringle, L. Juvenile: Eden Holmes, L .Junior: Bridie May Dustin, G. Senior: Abbie Charters G. Local child: Leah McKeating, G. Performance: Macie Wilson Crellin, G.
Memorable performance: Demi Wilkinson’s modern B.
HIGHEST MARKS: Tap – Eva Hollies, L. Modern – Macie Wilson Crellin, G. Song and dance: Chloe Ferguson, G. Ballet -Aurora Postlethwaite, G, and Sandra Holecova, G. National – Aurora Postlethwaite, G. Character – Maisie Smith, G. Novice – Eden Holmes, G, and Elsie Drabble, G. Open – Eva Holmes, L. Aggregate Non-Classical – Bridie Dustin, G. Aggregate Classical – Willow Bowman, G. Baby – Olivia Tunstall, G, and Amaya Pringle, G. Duet - E Bell and S Peel and A Bell and O Pell, I.
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Teacher and local teacher: Rumney Greaves.
Best dressed troupe: U11 Romney Greaves.
Best entertainment Katy Winter.
Best choreography: Demi Wilkinson G.
Best song and dance: Chloe Ferguson, G.
Stage potential: Dakota Finn, L.
Tap potential: Sophia Rose Peel, I.
Best costume: Imogen Frazer (tap) G.
Boy’s award: Henry Voce and Alexander Ip.
Joy of dance: Aurora Postlethwaite.
Bursary: Olivia Grace Peel, I.
Festival Award: Eva Holmes, L.
Mag’s Sparkle Award: Ayla-Rae Tunstall, G.
Florence Mulgrew Spirit of the Festival: Theresa Rodney.
PHOTOS: Peter Henry
KDEA(LDS.dressmaking.alterations@gmail.com)
Kowloon
John George- Maryport News ( A cash Bursary every year )
Annmarie Hill
The Garden , Workington (Paul McGee)
Rebecca Rodney Photography
Special Occasions
Bri-Marg
Paul @ Trophies Sport and Leisure
The Bakehouse - Maryport
Peter Henry (Photography)
Flowers by lisa
am maybe too late A 1 direct deliveries
Dan @ Urban Grill ( you will not be disappointed, all burgers are freshly made with best mince , I have seen with my own eyes )
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If I have missed anyone , I am really sorry but all the help has been very much appreciated .
I hope this is ok Vivienne, give me a shout if you need to know anything else .
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