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DANCE in NSW Social Pages BELONG Bangarra | BELONG Bangarra |
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Following a highly acclaimed European tour of Spirit, Bangarra Dance Theatre returns home to begin a National Tour of BELONG. Rekindling Indigenous culture, Belong features two new works; ID by Artistic Director Stephen Page and About by choreographer and dancer Elma Kris. Belong will be touring nationally in August and September. 
(Photo: Jason Capobianco Dancers: Daniel Riley McKinley, Elma Kris, Waangenga Blanc) Stephen Page investigates what it means to be Aboriginal in the 21st century, asking important questions of identity. Based on personal observations of people tracing their bloodlines and re-connecting with traditional culture, ID provokes perceptions in contemporary society. Bangarra’s commitment to developing and nurturing the next generation of Indigenous storytellers continues with dancer and company choreographer Elma Kris. Her choreographic debut was Emeret Lu as part of True Stories in 2007. Torres Strait Islander Elma Kris is inspired by customs passed down through families for generations. Reflecting the strong links between communities and their natural environment, About explores the mood of the winds as they move across land, sea and sky signifying key moments in time. Bangarra’s artists-in-residence David Page (award winning composer) and Jacob Nash (award winning set designer) together with Emma Howell (costume designer) and Matt Cox (lighting designer) will be collaborating with choreographers Stephen Page and Elma Kris for Belong. Once again Bangarra creates a truly Australian theatrical experience connecting the spirit of traditional culture with our contemporary lives. Always uplifting and deeply moving, Belong will transform perceptions of the places we call home. ‘The mediums we work in are physical, poetic, spiritual and emotional. In those moments, as we sit in the darkened theatre or around the night-time camp fire, we share the community of the soul, a coming together of people prepared to give themselves over to a shared cultural experience.’ Stephen Page Sydney, Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House 20 July – 20 August For touring dates see BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE ................................................................................................................................. Follow AusdanceNSW on Facebook & Twitter
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