Photo: Gregor RichardsonDunedin doyenne of dance Shona Dunlop MacTavish has been made an honorary member of Dance Aotearoa New Zealand (Danz) at a special ceremony. The 97-year-old was recognised for her contribution to dance at a special presentation held at the Regent Theatre yesterday afternoon. Mrs Dunlop MacTavish was born in Dunedin in 1920. She opened her own dance studio in 1958 and set up Dunedin Dance Theatre in 1963. Mrs Dunlop MacTavish, who stopped teaching two years ago, said she was most "gratified" to receive the honour.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 12, 2017 16:07 UTC