It’s been three years between chest pops and flings, but Palmerston North Dance Association’s showcase returns on Sunday.
Dance 2024 stars students from 12 dance schools and groups as far afield as Taihape, Levin and Pahīatua.
The showcase started in 2000 and is usually held every two years, but the last one was in 2021.
Association president Maryanne Mechen said Dance 2024 is non-competitive, allowing the dancers to enjoy dancing without the pressure.
Dancers spend a lot of time in a studio learning techniques, so it is important to provide them the chance to perform in front of an audience. This lifts a dancer’s performance and provides a sense of achievement and enjoyment.