April joins dance troupe

Woy Woy Bay resident Ms April Turnwald will be among a troupe of over 30 dancers performing in "Down Under The Kilt - Dreamtime Stories" on July 20 at Laycock St Theatre, North Gosford.

April began dancing with the Veronica Law School of Highland Dancing in 2001 and is an active member of the school's professional dance troupe, according to marketing manager Ms Lisa Kelly said.

"She is one of the Coast's most prolific and successful highland dancers.

"April began competing in 2002 and has competed in major championships in Australia and overseas, culminating in a World Championship tour in 2005.

"During this trip, April won medals in a number of events at the International Festival of Dancing which runs alongside the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.

"Following from her competitive successes, April was invited to join the Ozscot Australia dance team performing in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, A Salute to Australia and The Sultan of Oman's birthday celebrations in Oman.

"April has again been invited to perform with the Down Under the Kilt cast, when they perform Dreamtime Stories on July 20.

"She is an active member of Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc."

Ms Kelly said the show brings together some of the World's best Highland Dancers in a show that "blends Scottish Highland Dancing with Australian history".

Press release, 4 Jul 2007 Lisa Kelly, Laycock Street Theatre