in third. From page C2 their music is very different, so | shall not try to ‘copy’ them.”” One thing that did impress Wyman during her tour of China was the 7ai-Chi form of exercise. ‘It’s amazing,’’ she says. ‘‘Everyone appears in the street very early in the morn- ing, even very old people, and they all do these exer- cises. It’s very gentle and relaxing — almost like meditation. It’s a gentle work- out — as much for your soul as for your body.”’ ‘*The Chinese were very versatile in their dance classes too,"’ says Wyman. ‘‘They had learned classical ballet from the Russians, but they kept their own dance styles very much alive. So they would do classical ballet in one class, then Chinese somersaults and flip-overs in the next. Of course, they start (raining very young. They use COME FOR LUNCH! AV Wednesday June 27 I2 Noon to 1:30 p.m. SINGING for a chance at stardom, Gord Miller won Whisper’s Star Search 84 con- test. He went on the compete with finalists from two other clubs on CKVU and came For the love of dance music and dance as part of the regular education system too to teach children co- ordination. ‘*The Indians have a very ancient dance tradition too, and children have to train from a very early age — about five — to acquire a lifelong technique,’’ says Wyman. ‘‘Professional dancers have very fine muscle control and can even make their head and eyes dance.”’ One of the problems of so much touring is that Wyman does not have enough time to work on new choreography. ‘‘l love choreographing, of course,’’ she says. ‘‘It’s hard and it’s scary. You always want to progress and take in a different area. You need time, and while we are tour- ing | find that my creative side is stifled. Yet it ts also stimulated in a way.”’ ‘‘| have three ideas for new works and have already started on one,’" Wyman says. “‘Choreography ts so exciting. There is nothing like THE N in the COFFEE SHOP. DEN & LOUNGE Sponsored by: AVALON MOTOR HOTEL 1025 MARINE DRIVE, NORTH VAN 985-4181 Gy | GOOD * LOOKS F ASMIONS enn aMin inal NEWS photo Elisworth Dic! it... 1t’s something like hav- ing a child. You carry it, you see it through, you teach it to walk — then it gets up and dances!”’ The Anna Wyman Dance Theatre gave a_ successful fund-raising performance this spring at the Queen Elizabeth Playhouse in which the fine technique of the dancers showed that touring has strengthened them as a Company. After the show a ‘‘Desserts for Dance’’ contest was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery. ° Another successful fund- raiser this spring was a break- dancing contest at Richards on Richards. After the German tour, Anna Wyman will be going to Toronto to set her work A Dancer's Circus on graduates of the National Ballet of Canada School for the Toronto International Festival, to celebrate the city’s 150th birthday As always, Anna Wyman is on the move TT a ai a C3 - Friday, June 22, 1984 - North Shore News — Private piano instruction for all ages. — Theory, harmony, history, counterpoint. — Complete preparation for all R.C.T. exams Sandy Duke A.R.C.T./R.M.T. 922-5880 926-9428 Championships *Tough-Guys battle for $1000.00* As an added feature to Saturday night's fight card there ts a special super hoavyweight winner take-ail battle. This crosstown rivalry will be between North Vancouver's popular ‘‘WILD IRISHMAN’’, TOM CODY, vs. Vancouver East's ‘ITALIAN STALLION’, ROBERTO SACCHETTI. Sat. June 23rd 7:30 p.m. at the North Van. Rec. Centre $15.00 ringside, $10.00 general, $5.00 at the door tor Sentors and children Tickets availabie at: North Van Rec. Centre Time Out Sports Coach House Motor inn Copa-West Night Club Kirby's Halr Salon Sports Page Restaurant. * Special Pro Main Event ° Light Wight to Meevy Woitght Divisions Ring Card Beauttes Annette Petersen B.Mus.