Elma Kris Elma Kris i(11711826 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Torres Strait Islander
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1 Belong Stephen Page , Elma Kris , David Page (composer), Steve Francis (composer), 2011 single work drama Indigenous story

'About' and 'ID' - are presented as 'Belong'. 'About' explores the representation and sensations of the various winds that blow through the lives of her people in the Torres Strait Islands. 'ID' questions the nature of Aboriginality.' (Source: AusStage website)

1 True Stories Elma Kris , Frances Rings , Stephen Page , Bangarra Dance Theatre , 2007 single work drama Indigenous story

'Inspired by two diverse Indigenous cultures, 2007 sees the company premiere its dynamic new work – True Stories.'

'Emeret Lu (“Very Old Things”) – the passion and energy of the traditional people of the Torres Strait Islands. Choreographer Elma Kris explores her peoples’ love of the land, the sea and their unique culture with an exuberance handed down from generation to generation.'

'In the 1950’s a series of atomic explosions were conducted on Maralinga, Tjarutja traditional lands. The code name of the test site was X300. Frances Rings’ new work powerfully and spectacularly explores a landscape assumed vacant but which in reality became a contaminated desert which poisoned the people. Rings’ work is known for its theatricality and inventiveness.'

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