Bangarra announces 2012 Season

In 2012 Bangarra Dance Theatre continues its rich history of combining the
traditional cultures and contemporary theatre to create dynamic and
inspiring Australian theatrical experiences telling the stories of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
 
At the recent 2011 Deadly Awards Kathy Marika, Bangarra artist in residence
and cultural consultant, received the coveted award for Dancer of the Year.
This continues an award winning 2011 during which Bangarra received a
Helpmann Award for best regional touring production for Mathinna, three
Greenroom Awards for of earth & sky, Frances Rings received the Betty
Pounder Award for Choreography for Artefact and Belong was voted best dance
performance by the Alternative Media Group publications.
 
"Our three productions in 2012, in different ways explore the powerful
relationship of land and sky, and their significance for Indigenous people
and their cultures. A new work by Frances Rings will bring a female
perspective and energy to our theatrical story-telling. said Stephen Page,
Artistic Director
 
In 2012 with over 117 performances and tours to remote and regional centres
and capital cities nationally, Bangarra¹s acclaimed performance program
continues with the creation of two new works and the existing of earth & sky
touring regionally through NSW and Western Australia. In each location
through creative workshops, Bangarra¹s performers are powerful role models
for Indigenous young people.
Infinity - A Collaboration
Australian Ballet 50th Anniversary Celebration
Stephen Page leads a collaboration between Bangarra and the Australian
Ballet with the creation of his new work Night Sky. For the first time The
Australian Ballet will help tell a traditional indigenous story ­ that of
the night skies of Arnhem Land, beginning with the first evening star.
Premiering in Melbourne in February and Sydney in April the program then
heads to New York for its international debut.
 
Terrain ­ National Tour
Bangarra Dance Theatre presents Terrain, a new work by celebrated
choreographer Frances Rings. Inspired by the landscape of one of Australia¹s
greatest natural wonders this work explores the metamorphosis and timeless
beauty that is Lake Eyre. Premiering in Melbourne in June and then touring
nationally to Sydney, Wollongong, Adelaide, Canberra and Brisbane.
 
of earth & sky ­ Regional Tour
The award winning of earth & sky is at Glen St Theatre March April and then
tours through NSW and Western Australia from October to December.
Commissioned by Stephen Page in 2010 this program features Artefact by
Frances Rings - inspired by Indigenous customs and symbols of ancient and
modern rituals that hold spiritual meaning and connection to place and Riley
by Daniel Riley McKinley, a celebration of the life of Aboriginal
photographer and filmmaker, the late Michael Riley, and his internationally
acclaimed Cloud series photographs.


2012 Performance Calendar
 
 
  FEBRUARY   Night Sky   Melbourne (VIC)
  MARCH   Night Sky  Of earth & sky   Melbourne (VIC) Glen St Theatre,
Frenchs Forest (NSW)
  APRIL   Night Sky   Sydney (NSW)
  MAY       Creative development for Terrain
  JUNE   Night Sky  Terrain   New York (USA) Melbourne (VIC)
  JULY   Terrain   Melbourne (VIC) & Sydney (NSW)
  AUGUST   Terrain   Sydney & Wollongong (NSW) & Adelaide (SA)
  SEPTEMBER   Terrain   Adelaide (SA), Canberra (NSW)
  OCTOBER   Terrain Of earth & sky   Brisbane (QLD) Mandurah (WA)
  NOVEMBER   Of earth & sky   Geraldton, Bunbury & Albany  (WA) Bathurst,
Orange, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Dubbo, Port Macquarie (NSW)
  DECEMBER   Of earth & sky   Port Macquarie (NSW)
 
 
Indigenous Employment Program
Bangarra is a highly successful Indigenous employer with 70% Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander staff.
 
During 2012 Bangarra Dance Theatre continues its commitment to nurturing
story tellers and theatre practitioner¹s through the artists-in-residence
and Indigenous trainee program. Three young Aboriginal theatre practitioners
continue their formal training and career development with Bangarra and four
respected Indigenous artists Frances Rings (choreographer), David Page
(composer), Kathy Marika (cultural consultant) and Jacob Nash (designer)
continue to make a significant creative and cultural contribution to
Bangarra and extend the company¹s capacity through presentations and
workshops.
 
Bangarra Dance Theatre
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Walsh Bay 2000, Sydney, Australia
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Publicist IP Publicity, Ian Phipps ian@ippublicity.com.au or 0419 977 649 or
Karla Bramanathan karla@ippublicity.com.au or 0431 424 922