| BUSH
Commentary by Frances
Rings,
Co-choreographer
"To me Bush feels like coming home. It's a cleansing and it is the rituals you go through in the process. There is something old and ancient about it or like when you have been doing things throughout the day and reflections of a dream keep coming back to you. We are tapping into a spiritual dimension that is comforting and nurturing. Bush in some ways is similar Ochres - each piece had its own songline but ultimately it is all for the one purpose.  Photo: Danielle Lyonne Working with Kathy Marika is wonderful, especially for me as a choreographer to have a traditional woman who is caretaker of the stories passing on all this knowledge. It is almost like a female version of the creative relationship Stephen Page had with Djakapurra Munyarryun. Being a black woman myself I can tap into that energy and that gut knowing - it is what I always try to rely on as my source of inspiration and drive. Kathy carries all of that wealth with her. It is an honour for all of us at Bangarra to be working with her.  Photo: Danielle Lyonne Creating Bangarra works is always a collaborative process. Stephen teaches me so much because I still feel quite young in terms of choreography. He gives me the freedom to express ideas and appreciates another point of view. And this is the first time I have worked with David Page in terms of the music and I have really been enjoying the process, he is such a great storyteller. Then of course working with the new young dancers, passing on some of the things that I have learnt as a Bangarra dancer, those key things that make us unique among the dance world. I am really interested in sharing that knowledge and pushing it to another level. I believe it can still grow, especially with this fresh bunch. They are so excited and full of energy- they are passionate about learning and that is so inspiring." back to top 
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