Bangarra Dance Theatre's 'Sheltering' Celebrates First Nations Creativity
Bangarra’s Sheltering is a powerful showcase of First Nations dance and creativity
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Bangarra Dance Theatre's new production, 'Sheltering', showcases First Nations dance through three works: 'Keeping Grounded', 'Brown Boys', and 'Sheoak'. Artistic director Frances Rings emphasizes cultural themes and the nurturing of Indigenous talent, with performances highlighting resilience and identity.
- 01The production features three distinct works: 'Keeping Grounded', choreographed by Glory Tuohy-Daniell, 'Brown Boys', a dance film by Daniel Mateo, and 'Sheoak', a revival of Frances Rings' earlier work.
- 02'Keeping Grounded' explores themes of connection to Country through innovative choreography and set design, featuring a heavy rope net by Shana O’Brien.
- 03'Brown Boys' presents a six-minute film that combines poetry and dance, highlighting the experiences of young First Nations men.
- 04'Sheoak' uses the metaphor of the sheoak tree to convey cultural strength and resilience, with a captivating performance by dancer Chatelle Lee Lockhart.
- 05The entire production is dedicated to David 'Dubboo' Page, whose contributions were integral to Bangarra's artistic identity.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre's latest production, 'Sheltering', under the artistic direction of Frances Rings, presents a powerful showcase of First Nations dance and creativity. The triple-bill features three choreographic works: 'Keeping Grounded', choreographed by Glory Tuohy-Daniell, explores the connection to Country through innovative movement and set design, including a heavy rope net by Shana O’Brien. 'Brown Boys', a six-minute dance film directed by Daniel Mateo, reflects on the experiences of young First Nations men, combining choreography, poetry, and traditional Tongan aesthetics. The final piece, 'Sheoak', revives Rings' earlier work, using the sheoak tree as a metaphor for cultural strength and resilience, with standout performances highlighting the challenges faced by First Nations peoples. The production is dedicated to the late David 'Dubboo' Page, whose contributions were vital to Bangarra's identity. 'Sheltering' is currently showing at the Sydney Opera House and will tour to Melbourne and Queensland in the coming weeks.
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The production highlights the cultural contributions of First Nations peoples and fosters greater understanding and appreciation of Indigenous art forms.
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