| |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | |  |  | | |  |  | |  | |  | | | |  | |  | |  | |  | | |  |  |  |  | |  | | | Welcome to the May 2004 edition of Songlines, Bangarra's email newsletter, a bi-monthly update of the company's work, as well as giveaways and offers. Also in this Edition: | | | Clan Update |  | The Brisbane season of Bangarra's new work Clan was a great success. Clan features Frances Rings' explosive new work Unaipon and Stephen Page's evocative compilation Reflections.
'Reflections is one of those bewitching theatrical experiences that remain with you for a long time.'
State of the Arts
'This is an inspiring performance.'
The Courier Mail
Tickets for the Sydney and Melbourne seasons are selling fast, so don't miss out.
For information on Clan performances, including how to book tickets, click here:
More about Clan | | | Sidney Saltner - Songlines Star | | 
Sidney Saltner,
Principal Dancer
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Sidney performs in Bangarra production Bush(2003). |
Once again we get the chance to introduce another member of the company to our Bangarra friends and supporters. This edition's Songlines Star is Sidney Saltner. Clan audiences will get to witness a beautiful solo performance by Sidney when he dances the piece Cocoon. Sidney Saltner was born in Theodore, Queensland. He graduated from NAISDA College in 1991. In 1997, Sidney became a member of Bangarra Dance Theatre, performing major roles in Fish, The Dreaming, Dance Clan, the WOMAD Festivals and Rites - a collaboration with The Australian Ballet. His most recent award nomination is for Dance Performer Of The Year for the Australian Entertainment 29th MO Awards. These awards recognise excellence in live performance and this nomination is for Sidney's excellence in dance performances during 2003. Congratulations Sidney! The MO Awards presentation ceremony will be held on Monday 28th June. Sidney took time out from Bangarra's Regional tour of Spirit which began last weekend in Cairns, to answer some questions. When did you first decide you wanted to be a dancer? The first time, I was very young, then when I was 17 years old; I finally got the opportunity to study full time. Who inspires you in your everyday life? My father What is one of your best/worst/funniest moments as a performer? My best moment was performing in collaboration with The Australian Ballet, in a work called Rites. My worst moment was ripping my toenail off during a performance. My funniest moment was during a show called Cockroach Opera, where I was acting as a transsexual prostitute. I kicked my leg in the air and my high heel shoe flew into the audience! What have you learnt by working with Bangarra? I have learnt more about my own Aboriginal culture and protocol, and also about patience.
What would you like to be doing in ten years time? In ten years I hope to be still working in the arts industry. What challenges have you faced your life and how did you cope with them? I think life itself is the biggest challenge - in all that it throws at you and the ups and downs. No matter what it is, you grieve, you cry, you laugh, you yell, then you pick yourself up and never give up. You just keep going! What is your favourite way to relax? Watching movies, swimming, sitting on a beach watching the sun set. More About Sidney |  | | | State Library Unaipon Giveaway (NSW) | 
David Unaipon, photographer unknown, c.1925.
Courtesy of State Library of NSW. | On Wednesday 2 June the State Library of NSW is presenting a special event with Frances Rings, Associate Artistic Director, dancer and choreographer with Bangarra Dance Theatre.
In the lead up to the opening of Bangarra's spectacular double bill, Clan - Unaipon & Reflections (on 25 June), Frances will talk candidly about Unaipon, her new high-energy dance work for the company inspired by the genius of David Unaipon.
David Unaipon (1872-1967), the man on the $50 note, was a writer, inventor, philosopher and the first Aboriginal person to be published.
Frances will be joined by Melissa Jackson, Indigenous Services Librarian, who will discuss the controversy behind the publishing of Unaipon's landmark book, Legendary Tales of the Australian Aborigines (2001).
Original David Unaipon items will be on display.
UNAIPON
With Frances Rings, Bangarra Dance Theatre
Date: Wednesday 2 June
Time: 5.30pm for 6pm
Venue: Metcalfe Auditorium, State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Inquiries: (02) 9273 1770
Giveaway Details
The State Library of NSW is offering 20 free double passes to this event to Bangarra subscribers.
To enter:
Email media@sl.nsw.gov.au with subject 'Bangarra Giveaway'
The first 20 people to email will receive a free double pass
Competition Closes 5pm Tuesday 1st June, 2004.
| | | Message Sticks Festival Special Offer (NSW) | 
Photographer Merv Bishop presents Flash Blak as part of the festival. Merv is also the father of
Bangarra dancer Timothy Bishop |
Sydney Opera House presents
MESSAGE STICKS
Indigenous Arts Festival
26 May - 13 June, 2004
A three week festival of Indigenous music, theatre, art exhibitions, forums and film.
Highlights include: Flash Blak - a journey through the life and photographs of Merv Bishop, directed by William Yang. River Rhythm Beatbox - A multi media hip hop concert featuring The Wilcania Mob, Wire MC, Morganics and more. A Feast of Visual Arts in the Exhibition Hall and light boxes along Circular Quay. A free Film Festival, Forums and discussions with Elders and artists from the Murray Darling Region and Ruby's story - a concert featuring Ruby Hunter, Archie Roach and Paul Grabowsky and the Australian Art Orchestra. For information: www.sydneyoperahouse/messagesticks
or call 02 9250 7111 Special Offer Details
Our friends at Sydney Opera House would like to extend to you these special offers:
Flash Blak Adults at Concession prices $28*
River Rhythm Beatbox $15* tix ($10 off)
Ruby's Story $25* ($5 off)
Bookings must be made by calling Sydney Opera House box office on (02) 9250 7777 and mentioning the Bangarra Offer.
*booking fees may apply | | | Bell Shakespeare Special Offer and Giveaway (VIC) | 
| bell shakespeare's
the servant of two masters
by carlo goldoni adapted by nick enright and ron blair
directed by john bell
'wickedly funny'
Sydney Morning Herald
'genuinely funny'
The Australian
'9/10... a blast'
Sun Herald Bell Shakespeare's The Servant Of Two Masters has had audiences dancing out of the theatre with this fun, vibrant and uniquely Australian production of the crowning glory of the Commedia dell'Arte tradition. The production features the acclaimed comic talent of Bell Shakespeare's Associate Artist Darren Gilshenan as the servant Truffaldino and saw sell out seasons in Sydney and Canberra.
Truffaldino is an out of work servant and in one fantastic day he ends up with two jobs. And why not — he's broke and hungry. Two jobs mean twice the money, twice the food and twice the work. His two masters turn out to be long-lost lovers desperately trying to find each other - not an easy task when one is a woman disguised as a man!
MELBOURNE SEASON 18 MAY - 5 JUNE
MONDAY SUNSET 6.30PM, EVENINGS 7.30PM, SAT MATINEES 1.30PM
OPTUS UNDER 27 - TICKETS $27
(Seats limited, ID necessary, excludes previews)
www.bellshakespeare.com.au
BANGARRA OFFER
$35 tickets for one show only - Wednesday 2nd June at 7.30pm - Save $12 - Quote 'TRUFFALDINO' to take advantage of this offer
- Book at Ticketmaster7 1300 136 166 or the Arts Centre Box Office
WIN TICKETS!
We have 5 double passes for the performance Wednesday 2nd June at 7.30pm.
To enter: The first in will win!
Competition closes Monday 31st May 2004, 6pm
Winners will be notified by email, with details of ticket collection. | | In each newsletter we will endeavour to include news and offers from as large a range of localities as space allows | | | A Message From ANTaR, Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation | 
| The following is an edited version of an article published in The Age, 28 April 2004.
Life of Aborigines Second Worst on Earth
The quality of life of Australia's Aborigines is the second worst on the planet, according to a Canadian study of 100 countries. Only China performed worse according to a United Nations index that measures human development. The study also compared Canada's Inuit, New Zealand Maori, America's Indians and Australia's Aborigines over the past decade.
The human development measure was developed from three other measurements educational attainment, life expectancy at birth and median income levels. Australia didn't fare best on any of three levels and it was clearly the worst on overall human development. It also found that Australia had the highest gap in educational attainment between its Indigenous and non-Indigenous population. It also showed that during the decade 1991-2001, the educational gap between the two groups in Australia widened even further.
The gap in life expectancy between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous in Australia was the widest of the four countries examined. Researcher, Martin Cook said the message from the study was that we should not be complacent, the gaps can increase between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people even when the overall development levels of a country are increasing.
ANTaR, Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation is leading government advocacy and public education about the state of Indigenous Australians' health and living standards. You can become involved by visiting www.antar.org.au, downloading an Indigenous Health Rights Action Kit, or calling ANTaR on 02 9555 6138.
| | | Qantas - Sharing the Spirit | 
| On Monday 16th February, Bangarra were delighted to perform at the launch of Qantas' Sharing the Spirit program. This program seeks to reach out to communities with initiatives to bring people together in the city and the bush. The launch was held at the Qantas Test Base at Mascot where Bangarra performed the stunning piece Hope from Walkabout.
Also in attendance was Cathy Freeman who took a flight around Sydney in a Qantas plane together with a group of disadvantaged children.
Qantas is Bangarra's Official Airline sponsor, enabling the company to Share the Spirit by performing nationally, regionally and overseas. Thanks Qantas!
Cathy Freeman and Bangarra Dancers at the Qantas Sharing the Spirit Launch. | | In each newsletter we will endeavour to include news and offers from as large a range of localities as space allows | |  Message from Telstra
Bangarra and Telstra celebrate a partnership that is helping to increase community understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture. I am pleased to announce that Telstra will continue as the principal sponsor of Bangarra for another three years.
Like Bangarra, Telstra is committed to working with Indigenous communities to help develop and support programs that foster a sense of understanding and cultural pride in all Australians and we look forward to working with Stephen and the team for another three years.
Our sponsorship of Bangarra also delivers on Telstra's commitment to regional Australians by providing increased access to one of Australia's leading dance companies. We will continue to help develop on-line initiatives and to support Bangarra as the company tours regional Australia.
Ted Pretty
Group Managing Director
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