Under the artistic direction of stephen page since 1991, bangarra has emerged as australias only national premier indigenous performing arts. Nov 09, 2015 this bangarra dance theatre education resource video is excerpts of terrain 2012. Create a new account follow on facebook follow on twitter follow on youtube follow on instagram. The age of the share has not only unleashed a torrent of idiotic facebook memes but seriously. This bangarra dance theatre education resource video is excerpts of terrain 2012. Join bangarra as the company celebrates its 31st season with a stunning display of contemporary dance theatre. Bangarra dance theatre australia on the international stage. Bangarra dance theatre simple english wikipedia, the free. Bangarra dance theatre is one of australias most successful aboriginal performing arts companies, fusing aboriginal culture with contemporary dance. In an impressive national touring schedule, bangarra will perform in seven out of the eight states and territories throughout the. Bangarra dance theatre was founded in october 1989 by carole j. Acclaimed artistic director and choreographer stephen page brings bangarra dance theatres outstanding. Artistic director stephen page will direct the work, collaborating. It specialises in presenting works by indigenous australian dancers, choreographers and musicians.
Bangarra dance theatre presents our land people stories at the sydney opera house until 2 july 2016 before touring perth, canberra, brisbane and. See who you know at bangarra dance theatre, leverage your professional network, and get hired. N at i o n a l to u r our land people stories new south wales sydney opera house 16 june. Using gesture and dance, with minimal dialogue, spear follows a young aboriginal man named djali. Terrain transports us to lake eyre, australias inland sea and one of the few untouched, natural waterways in the world. Our land people stories is a new contemporary dance work showcasing the endless choreographic. Johnson, an africanamerican modern dancer and founder of the national aboriginal and islander skills development association naisda, rob bryant, a gumbaynggirr man and graduate of naisda, and cheryl stone, a south africanborn student at naisda johnson toured australia in 1972 with american. Deborah brown, who joined bangarra in 2003 and has been a member for 12 years, notwithstanding a short break in 2015 to concentrate on film also won a helpmann award in 20 for best female dancer in a dance or physical theatre production for terrain. Nov 29, 2015 not only did it articulate a new language in australian contemporary dance, but with this production, bangarra joined the ranks of the sydney dance company and the australian dance theatre to become one of the great australian dance companies. Bennelong was just over 20 in 1789, and his interactions with the english were intense. A legacy brought to life through distinctive dance theatre march 21, 2017 russell page graduate program 2017 march 16, 2017. Bangarras powerful celebration of 30 years of dance indaily.
Bangarra dance theatre simple english wikipedia, the. Resonating with the sacred history of this land and contemporary narratives that carry our indigenous stories into the present, this is a company that is unwavering in its commitment to share australias diverse indigenous experiences with. Our land people stories, 2016 performance c a l e n da r. Independently striking in style, they tell different stories of the indigenous experience through the. Stephen page artistic director bangarra dance theatre 7. Established in 1989, bangarra has emerged in the twentyfirst century as the premier indigenous performing arts company in australia. Terrain looks at the area of australia known as lake eyre and is inspired by the power of natural forces and. Bangarra dance theatres version of bennelong takes the man as close to his people as possible. The age of the share has not only unleashed a torrent of idiotic facebook memes but seriously blurred the parameters and diluted the power of. Listen to bangarradancetheatre soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create walsh bay. Oct 16, 2015 in 2000, bangarra dance theatre created spear, a performance about what it means to be a man with ancient traditions in a modern world. Here, through exceptional contemporary dance, bangarra dance theatre explores the relationship indigenous people have to country and how landscape becomes a second skin.
Bangarra releases 2016 annual report april 6, 2017 bennelong. Bangarra dance theatre terrain regional sa tour on vimeo. As australias only major performing arts company with its origins in the land, bangarra is inspired by 65,000 years of culture and. We would also like to thank the peter jay sharp foundation for its extremely generous contribution to this newly. We have come to expect earth and elements to be referenced in a very visceral and immediate way and inscribed on and in the bodies of bangarra s dancers. Jun 14, 2016 our land people stories, 2016 performance c a l e n da r.
Implicit in the work of bangarra dance theatre is the cultural connection of body to land. Featuring the brilliant bangarra dancers and an evocative david page score that combines. N at i o n a l to u r our land people stories new south wales sydney opera house 16 june 9 july western australia state. Mellon foundation in inaugurating an endowment which will ensure the future financial stability of our annual fall for dance festival. As australias only major performing arts company with its origins in the land, bangarra is inspired by 65,000 years of culture and the continual evolution of indigenous storytelling. Now stephen page has reimagined it as a feature film using. We have come to expect earth and elements to be referenced in a very visceral and immediate way and inscribed on and in the bodies of bangarras dancers. Stream tracks and playlists from bangarradancetheatre on your desktop or mobile device. Mission to create inspiring experiences that change society. Our land people stories is bangarras new contemporary dance work showcasing the endless choreographic talents of the company and the.
Bangarra dance theatre is a company with a strong history of producing and performing indigenous works. The bangarra dance theater is an aboriginal and torres strait islander organization founded in 1989 by african american arts administrator, carole johnson and is based at walsh bay in sydney. Land people stories, each with a distinct flavour but unified by discipline, culture and history. The rest of course is history as ochres launched the company onto the national and international stage. Inspired by bruce pascoes awardwinning book of the same name, dark emu will explore the vital life force of flora and fauna in a series of intertwined dance stories. The company is nationally applauded for its impressive and compelling dances. Bangarra dance theatre performed in the opening and closing ceremonies of. Just dance 2017 the playlist compilation 2016 mp3 395. Bangarra dance theatre 2015 annual report by bangarra dance. Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding, during these difficult times which we navigate together. Soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create walsh bay. Bangarra dance theatre is an indigenous australian contemporary dance company. Company profile bangarra is an aboriginal and torres strait islander organisation and one of australias leading performing arts companies, widely acclaimed nationally and around the world for our powerful dancing, distinctive theatrical voice and utterly unique soundscapes, music and design.
Bangarra dance theatre embraces, celebrates and respects australias indigenous peoples and their culture. Choreographed by artistic director stephen page, bennelong is bangarra s major contemporary dance work of 2017 and is inspired by the life of one of historys most intriguing aboriginal figures. The safety of our audiences, artists, and communities is our highest priority, and in light of the covid19 outbreak, we have postponed our sydney season of sandsong, until 2021. Bangarra dance theatre is one of australias most successful aboriginal performing arts companies, fusing aboriginal culture with. Daniel boud the centrepiece of bangarra dance theatres 2018 season is a major new dance work, dark emu. Bangarra has a reputation for creativityfrom choreography to costumes and the score.
Johnson, an africanamerican modern dancer and founder of the national aboriginal and islander skills development association naisda, rob bryant, a gumbaynggirr man and graduate of naisda, and cheryl stone, a south africanborn student at naisda. As of august 1, 2016, however, a new state law in victoria will extend indigenous. Bangarra dance theatre is an australian dance company. Abcd any body can dance 2 hours and 40 minutes movie 20 for vishnu prabhudheva, widely regarded as indias best dancer, dance is. Three separate works are featured in bangarra dance theatres our. New york city center would like to recognize the extraordinary leadership support of the andrew w. In 2016, bangarra brings you a remarkable triple bill. Choreographed by artistic director stephen page, bennelong is bangarras major contemporary dance work of 2017 and is inspired by the life of one of historys most intriguing aboriginal figures. Jun 24, 2016 bangarra dance theatre presents our land people stories at the sydney opera house until 2 july 2016 before touring perth, canberra, brisbane and melbourne. Independently striking in style, they tell different stories of the indigenous experience through the medium of dance at its most progressive and adventurous. Bangarra dance theatre was established in 1989 as a dance company that embraces, celebrates and respects australias indigenous people and their culture. Bangarra dance theatre our land people stories qpac.
Beautifully weaving together 30 years of contemporary dance and the spirit of more than 65000 years of indigenous culture, bangarra dance. Djali,a young aboriginal man journeys through his community to understand what it means to be a man with ancient traditions in a modern world. Bangarra dance theatre was born in 1961 in brisbane, queensland, australia. Collaborating with dancers and creatives from bangarra dance theatre, stephen brought this visually stunning dance work to the screen. Bangarra dance theatre performed in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2000 summer olympics. Bangarra is thrilled to announce details of its 2018 season today. With aaron pedersen, djakapurra munyarryun, waangenga blanco, kaine sultanbabij. Not only did it articulate a new language in australian contemporary dance, but with this production, bangarra joined the ranks of the sydney dance company and the australian dance theatre to become one of the great australian dance companies. The era of instant global communication, like most mass consumption cultural phenomena, has its benefits, its costs and its sometimes surprising fall out. Our land people stories 2016 program by bangarra dance. Almost all latest releases in one place, each album is available for download in a good quality. Under the artistic direction of stephen page since 1991, bangarra has emerged as australias only national premier indigenous performing arts company. Call from walkabout on abcs saturday night crack up as part of mental health.