Who are the chooky dancers?
Djuki Mala, previously known as the Chooky Dancers, are a dance troupe from Elcho Island in the Northern Territory. They first came to attention through a YouTube video of them performing to Zorba the Greek while in ceremonial dress.
What is the name of the indigenous dance company in Australia?
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Bangarra Dance Theatre is one of Australia’s most successful Aboriginal performing arts companies, fusing Aboriginal culture with contemporary dance. Carole Johnson, an African-American arts administrator who came to Australia in 1972, founded Bangarra in 1989.
Where is Bangarra Dance Company based?
Australia
We are storytellers. We are fire makers. As one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, we share our culture with Communities and audiences across Australia and the world. We are contemporary dancers, drawing on 65,000 years of culture.
What makes Djuki Mala special?
Djuki Mala wow audiences with a spectacular fusion of traditional dance, pop-culture and storytelling that is a marvel of timing, comedy and clowning with a hefty dose of heart and soul!
Is Elcho Island in Arnhem Land?
It is situated 2 miles (3 km) across Cadell Strait from the Napier Peninsula and is a part of Arnhem Land, a large region belonging to the Yolngu Aboriginal people.
Is bangarra still going?
The safety of our audiences, artists, and communities is our highest priority and in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have postponed our Australian Tour of SandSong until 2021.
What happened Russell Page?
Last Sunday, Page, 34, was found dead. He had taken his own life. It is a story heard many times before – an artist, at the peak of his career, branching out in new directions, cuts short the dream.
Can you visit Elcho Island?
Galiwin’ku is the main community on Elcho Island, located at the southern end of the Wessel Island group and is home to Elcho Island Arts. A permit is required from the Northern Land Council to visit this community.
Is Elcho Island a dry community?
Elcho Island is a Dry and Petrol Free Community.
What is Bennelong dance about?
Created by Artistic Director Stephen Page in 2017, Bennelong explores the life of one of history’s most iconic Aboriginal figures. Woollarawarre Bennelong was a senior man of the Eora people, who led his community to survive a clash of cultures.
Why was bangarra created?
The other key aim was to maintain authentic cultural continuity, friendships, and close ties to traditional communities. Johnson mentored Stone, who studied alongside the dancers. She planned the formation of Bangarra Dance Theatre and, in 1989, became its founding artistic director.
What happened to 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 is the best Aboriginal dance in Sydney?
Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo Performers. Enthralling and engaging, Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo are Sydney’s best traditional indigenous Australian Aboriginal performance and education troupe.
Where can I find Aboriginal and Indigenous performers in Adelaide?
If you are holding an event in Adelaide and seeking Aboriginal and Indigenous performances, Australian Entertainment Talent Agency have a professional reliable team of Aboriginal performers here in Adelaide.
What services do our Aboriginal dancers offer?
Our Aboriginal Dancers have vast experience and, of course, permission from their Elders to perform their dances. We also offer Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Aboriginal Cultural Supervision, Aboriginal Emcee, and other Aboriginal Cultural Services.
Who are Diramu Aboriginal dance and didgeridoo?
Enthralling and engaging, Diramu Aboriginal Dance and Didgeridoo are Sydney’s best traditional indigenous Australian Aboriginal performance and education troupe.