| | Spirit - 2004 Regional Tour |
 | Bangarra continues its regional tour this month, performing Spirit throughout Victoria, South Australia and NSW.
Spirit draws together the best of Bangarra's internationally acclaimed repertoire. Inspired by the beauty and spirituality of our rich Indigenous culture, Spirit weaves storytelling, dance, theatre and music into an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Tickets are on sale now through venues - be sure to get in quick as we are only performing for one night in most towns and tickets are selling fast.
Spirit: dates, venues and bookings
We would like to thank Qantas for all their support during the Spirit tour.
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Rheannan Port - Songlines Star |
|  Rheannan Port:
Bangarra Dancer
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Rheannan takes the plunge
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We always enjoy introducing members of the company to our Bangarra friends and this edition's Songlines Star is Rheannan Port.
Rheannan is from the Lama Lama tribe in Northern Queensland and at 25 she is one of the youngest Bangarra dancers. As a graduate of NAISDA Dance College, Rheannan completed her six week secondment program at Bangarra, before being offered a full-time position with the company.
When did you first decide you wanted to be a dancer?
I was in year 12 and I didn't really know what I wanted to do... Then I saw Bangarra perform Ochres in Cairns and I thought this is for me.
Who inspires you in your everyday life?
The senior dancers at Bangarra. They're so supportive... And very patient. I can always go to them for advice and ask them anything... Plus Sidney (Saltner) always brings chocolates to class!
What is one of your best/worst/funniest moments as a performer?
I'm happy to say that nothing embarrassing or bad has happened to me... Yet!
What have you learnt by working with Bangarra?
I know my dance technique has improved. And I've learnt how to work with other people.
What would you like to be doing in ten years time?
I'd like to be an actor - the challenge of moving into something new really appeals to me. But I'd like to continue working with Bangarra over the next couple of years and dance a solo piece.
What challenges have you faced in your life and how did you cope with them?
Moving down to Sydney when I was 17 to join NAISDA. It was difficult leaving my family and getting to grips with busy city life... And dealing with the Sydney transport! The support of close friends helped, especially other North Queenslanders.
What is your favourite way to relax?
Action hero movies! I can't wait to see Cat Woman... I love a strong female character. And when I've got more time, I love going up North to visit my family and just spending time in the bush.
More About Rheannan
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Rheannan at NAISDA |
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| | CLAN - the soundtrack |
 Patrick Thaiday in CLAN | Described as exciting and bold by the Sydney Morning Herald and as evocative and entertaining by the Sunday Herald Sun in Melbourne, our season of CLAN came to a close last month after playing to sell-out audiences in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
Thank you to all the Bangarra Friends who helped make CLAN such an outstanding success. To celebrate we are pleased to inform you that the beautiful CLAN soundtrack composed by David Page is available to buy on CD ($30 plus postage) through Bangarra Dance Theatre.
To order please contact: bangarra@bangarra.com.au
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| | Page 8 - exclusive offer |
David Page: performing at the Belvoir | For Sydney people
Bangarra composer David Page has collaborated with Louis Nowra and his little brother, Stephen, to bring his extraordinary self-portrait to Belvoir in September. Page 8 is the exuberant and moving story of how, as the eighth child of twelve living in a Mt Gravatt housing commission estate, David became Australia's answer to Michael Jackson.
Little Davy Page was an all-singing, all-dancing sensation; at a tender age he appeared on Countdown and The Paul Hogan Show and his singles twice made it to the Top Ten until his voice broke. Then in his teenage years there were questions of sexuality until finally he became an award-winning composer for such groups as Bangarra, as well as for television and film.
Exclusive offer: Bangarra supporters can purchase tickets at the special discount price of $37 (an $8 saving) for the following performances of Page 8:  | Friday 10 September at 8pm | | | Saturday 11 September at 2pm and 8pm | | | Sunday 12 September at 5pm |
Call the Company B Box Office on 02 9699 3444 and quote the Bangarra email offer. |
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| | Sydney Symphony at the Opera House - special offer |
| Experience words and music that will stir the soul at the President, Painter
and King concerts at 8pm on 5, 6 and 7 August - an orchestral collaboration
featuring John Bell (Artistic Director, Bell Shakespeare), Richard Butler
(Governor of Tasmania) and acclaimed young baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes.
Special offer: Bangarra supporters who purchase an A Reserve ticket receive a complimentary drink voucher and if you book before Friday 30 July you'll also receive a 10% discount on your ticket price (ranging from $45 to $84).
Phone Sydney Symphony on 02 9334 4600 and quote the Bangarra offer. |
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| | Bangarra up for six Helpmann Awards |
Bush: nominated for Best Dance Work | The prestigious Helpmann Awards are the national awards for the Australian Performing Arts Industry, celebrating artistic achievement and excellence. This year Bangarra has been nominated in six different categories: The winners will be announced in spectacular style in a star-studded ceremony on Monday 9 August at Star City. For the first time the Awards will be broadcast live on Ovation or you can purchase tickets through Ticketek on 02 9266 4800.
Congratulations to all of our nominees and best of luck on the night! |
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 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
Telstra Technology, Innovation and Products |
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