Ochres is a magnificent dance work‚ which skilfully combines the traditional Indigenous Aboriginal Australian movements and the modern contemporary movements from today’s society. Collaboratively choreographed by Stephen Page‚ Bernadette Walong and Djakapurra a member of the Yirrkala tribe‚ Ochres premiered in Sydney‚ 1995 by the Bangarra Dance Theatre. The performance represents the cultural and spiritual significance linked to ochre within the Aboriginal people. The unique interpretation of the
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Bangarra Dance Theatre – Ochres 1995 Co-Choreographers: Stephen Page and Bernadette Walong Composer: David Page Cultural Consultant: Djakapurra Munyarryun Lighting Design: Joseph Mercurio Set Designer: Peter England A Passion for Dance “For me‚ I think the importance of going back to the traditional style of dance was that I was able to observe and watch our traditional teachers‚ not just for the dance steps but to be aware of what environment they came from‚ what their landscape
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Based in Sydney‚ Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australia’s leading Indigenous Performing Arts Company. It showcases a fusion of Aboriginal culture with contemporary dance. Founded in 1989 by Carole Johnson‚ ‘Bangarra’ means ‘to make fire’ in the Wiradjuri language from south-east Australian tribes. Bangarra’s vision is to not only respect traditional Indigenous cultures of Australia but to relight the connections between Indigenous cultures and contemporary artistic expressions. Also Bangarra also strives
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Chorographic Fusion between Contemporary Dance and Indigenous Movement in Bangarra Dance Theatre Stephen Page has been the Artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre since 1991. During this time he has choreographed many works‚ including his two major pieces Ochres and Fish. Ochres was first performed in Sydney in 1995 playing an essential part in traditional life and it explored the significance of ochres. Fish is also about the earth and the power of the elements‚ Fish focused on the waters of
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Bangarra Dance Company Ochres: Red vs. Black Culture and its‚ at times‚ inconceivable differences is an expression of concern for our society today. Silencing and elapsing of cultures and traditions seems to have escalated immensely. However‚ for the sake of our future‚ there is strong importance in the need of these traditions endurance. Therefore‚ contemporary dance has the aptitude in defying these unjust cultural judgments. We see countless contemporary choreographers‚ today‚ merging momentous
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DANCE THEATRE Dance Theater is distinctive genre of dance which aims to Break down the barriers between dance‚ theater‚ mime‚ and most of all‚ to communicate ideas and feelings without any pretentions. One of its most effective tools is honesty and openness. Dance Theater combines dance and theater in a way that puts no limitations upon ideas to be expressed and techniques to be use. One artist who defined the form of dance theater the most was Pina Bausch (1940-2009). She was much influenced
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of the Bangarra Dance Theatre‚ Stephen Page noted of the spiritual aboriginal dance of ochres‚ the following‚ “As substance ochre has intrigued us. Its significance and the myriad of purposes‚ both spiritual and physical has been the driving force behind this collaboration. The portrayal of each colour is by no means a literal interpretation‚ but the awareness of its spiritual significance has challenged our contemporary expressions.” This quote tells us that the traditional use of ochre within aboriginal
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BANGARRA DANCE THEATRE Historical Background: Bangarra is an aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation founded in 1989 by dancer and choreographer‚ Carole Johnson. Based at Walsh Bay in Sydney‚ Bangarra exists to create a foundation for the care and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural life. Since 1991‚ Bangarra has been led by Artistic Director and Choreographer Stephen Page who has created a unique style‚ fusing traditional aboriginal dance and contemporary
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The Influence of Musical Theatre on Dance One of the things that can make or break a new type of musical is the dance routines. All these difference dance types mostly made their first appearances on stage. When you take a good look at musical theatre in general‚ you can see that one set of dance routines differs from one musical to another. Yet what they have in common is their effect on dance and dance trends. Take a look at "Lord of the Dance" which looked to bring and expand Irish Riverdance
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Critique Analysis at the Dance Theatre On Sunday November 22‚ 2015‚ I went to the performance hall at Brookhaven Community College. Because I have to watch all six performances but only chose four of them to critique. I went by myself coming in from the left side and decided to sit in the eleventh row from the stage. On the left side of the stage there are three speakers and a long stand with three medium size lights. On the right side of the stage are four speakers and a long stand with three medium
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