Gwen Gibbs (1898-1983) was a significant Palmerston North dance teacher. After performing internationally, she established the Broadway School of dancing about 1929. She knew important ballet figures and travelled overseas for new ideas. She was a...

Date:          1940s

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In 1922, the Performing Arts Competitions Society commenced with holding an annual programme of competitions for young performing artists. Over the years, young people have co...

Creator:      Tania Kopytko
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 30, 2023

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Biography of dance teacher Gwen Gibbs, 1898-1983. After performing internationally, she established the Broadway School of dancing about 1929. She knew important ballet people...

Creator:      Tania Kopytko
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 18, 2023