Where is Bangarra dance based?
Where is Bangarra dance based?
Bangarra Dance Theatre has occupied studios in one of the finger wharves at Walsh Bay since 1997.
What is the mission of Bangarra Dance Theatre?
Bangarra’s aims to maintain a link between the traditional Indigenous cultures of Australia and new forms of contemporary artistic expression with respect and integrity, and giving voice to social and political issues that affect us all. – To create and produce innovative contemporary dance theatre works of excellence.
What happened David Page?
Page died on 28 April 2016 at the age of 55. His family declined to reveal the cause of death. A memorial was held at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre with tributes from Wesley Enoch, Christine Anu, Ursula Yovich and Dan Sultan, before he was buried in a private family ceremony.
Why was bangarra founded?
Johnson, established Bangarra Dance Theatre. The company was forged from a dream to create a world-class dance company that provided “opportunities for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to explore, express and present the identity of Australia’s Indigenous cultures through dance and theatre”.
What happened Russell Page?
Russell Page – acclaimed dancer, choreographer and one of a trinity of talented Aboriginal brothers – has died. He was 34. He began his creative life at the National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association College, training there before touring with Australia’s One Extra Dance Company.
What happened to the Bangarra brothers?
David and Russell have now passed, while Stephen, who was appointed Bangarra’s artistic director in 1991, continues to steer the theatre: ‘When I look at the foundation the three brothers come from – a big family and a clan, and we move as a mob – that philosophy is lingering through the company’.
What happened to Russell Page from bangarra?
He tragically passed away shortly after the close of the Sydney season of Walkabout in July 2002, leaving his family, his three children, and Australian art, dance and Aboriginal communities mourning an irreplaceable loss.
Where can I see Firestarter bangarra?
Firestarter – The Story of Bangarra will screen on ABC TV and iView on Tuesday 6 July at 8.30pm.
Who was Russell Page married to?
Lida Gurdjieff
In 1947, Page married Lida Gurdjieff, a daughter of the spiritual teacher G. I. Gurdjieff, and together they had one son, David.
