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'Our land people stories is a new contemporary dance work showcasing the endless choreographic talents of the company and the infinite stories of Australia’s cultural heritage.' (Source: Bangarra Dance Theatre website)

Notes

  • This dance is in three parts : 

    Nyapanaypa,  by  Stephen Page

    Miyagan by Beau Dean Riley Smith and Daniel Riley 

    Macq by Jasmin Sheppard

Production Details

  • Performed at the:

    Sydney Opera House, 17 June - 2 July 2016

    State Theatre Centre of Western Australia - 20-23 July 2016

    Canberra Theatre Centre - 28 – 30 July 2016

    QPAC - 12 – 20 Aug 2016 Arts Centre Melbourne - 1-10 Sept 2016

    Macq Choreography: Jasmin Sheppard.

    Miyagan Choreography: Beau Dean Riley Smith and Daniel Riley.

    Nyapanyapa Choreography: Stephen Page.

    Macq Music: David Page.

    Miyagan Music: Paul Mac.

    Nyapanyapa Music: Steve Francis.

    Set Design: Jacob Nash.

    Costume Design: Jennifer Irwin.

    Lighting Design: Matt Cox.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Works about this Work

A Bridge Carrying Spirit : A Review of Bangarra in Berlin Lika Posamari , 2018 single work review
— Appears in: Editor's Desk - 2018 2018;

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama
Bangarra Off to Europe Again 2017 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 6 September no. 659 2017; (p. 7)

'The Bangarra dance ensemble will head to Europe in October.'

Moving Tales of Grief Find Poignancy in Dance Jordan Beth Vincent , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 5 September 2016; (p. 22)

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama
From the Darkness Peter Munro , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 20-21 August 2016; (p. 8)

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama
OUR Land People Stories by Bangarra Dance Theatre at Canberra Theatre Has Three Different Works Michelle Potter , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 23 July 2016;

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama

July 23 2016

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'Bangarra Dance Theatre has a long history of performing in Canberra. Over time the works we have seen from this acclaimed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander company have always been powerful and moving evocations of Indigenous culture and history - stories of the land, the people and the connections between them. The works have consistently been visually stunning in both set and costume design. Choreographically they have looked back to an ancient dancing heritage while also embodying a contemporary dance vocabulary. In addition, they have always been danced to original scores or soundscapes. ...'

Taking a Long View Deborah Jones , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Australian , 20 June 2016; (p. 14)

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama
Our Land People Stories Review – Triple Bill Delivers Powerful Messages in Dance Form Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 18 June 2016;

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama
'Near operatic storytelling and inspiring music take Bangarra’s brilliant effort on a journey from loss and pain to more hopeful themes such as kinship and art.'
OUR Land People Stories by Bangarra Dance Theatre at Canberra Theatre Has Three Different Works Michelle Potter , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane Times , 23 July 2016;

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama

July 23 2016

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OUR land people stories by Bangarra Dance Theatre at Canberra Theatre has three different works

Michelle Potter

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'Bangarra Dance Theatre has a long history of performing in Canberra. Over time the works we have seen from this acclaimed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander company have always been powerful and moving evocations of Indigenous culture and history - stories of the land, the people and the connections between them. The works have consistently been visually stunning in both set and costume design. Choreographically they have looked back to an ancient dancing heritage while also embodying a contemporary dance vocabulary. In addition, they have always been danced to original scores or soundscapes. ...'

From the Darkness Peter Munro , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Saturday Age , 20-21 August 2016; (p. 8)

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama
Moving Tales of Grief Find Poignancy in Dance Jordan Beth Vincent , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 5 September 2016; (p. 22)

— Review of Our Land People Stories 2016 single work drama
Page Turns to Land, People for New Work 2016 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 27 January no. 618 2016; (p. 38)
'Bangarra's artistic director Stephen Page is creating his 23rd work for the dance company this year to celebrate his 25 years in the role...'
Bangarra's 'OUR Land People Stories' : A Magnificent and Fitting Tribute Claudia Lawson , 2016 single work review
— Appears in: ABC News [Online] , June 2016;
'In the wake of losing their prolific composer and music director David Page, Bangarra Dance Theatre has rallied with a powerful tribute to identity, family and the future. ...'
Bangarra Off to Europe Again 2017 single work column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 6 September no. 659 2017; (p. 7)

'The Bangarra dance ensemble will head to Europe in October.'

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