Australia’s top Indigenous dance company to connect with Thai dance community
Australia's leading indigenous dance company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, will for the first time, be holding a special workshop and master class for Thai students and dance teachers in Bangkok. Taking place on Friday 8 March, both activities will be held at Bangkok Dance Academy, Siam Paragon Branch.
Dance is an integral art form and a vehicle through which culture can be understood. Beyond the learning of new moves and choreographic thinking, the participants will experience a unique cultural experience. They will be learning the dances of, and gaining an insight into, the world’s oldest continuing culture, Australia’s Indigenous (or Aboriginal) people. The activities will be led by Bangarra artistic director Stephen Page and cultural consultant, Kathy Balngayngu.
Bangarra is recognised internationally for distinctive dance theatre performances that combine the spirituality of traditional culture with modern story-telling. Under the leadership of Stephen Page since 1991, Bangarra has celebrated AustraliaŹ¼s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures. Bangarra dance artists have made an outstanding contribution towards the teaching and understanding of Australia’s cultural diversity and Australian dance scene. Their performances have excited audiences worldwide. More information can be found at www.bangarra.com.au
Bangarra’s visit to Bangkok is organised by the Australian Embassy, Bangkok and aims to build on existing developments and achievements in contemporary dance collaboration between Australia and Thailand and to promote cultural understanding.
Observers are welcome at the workshop and master class, but space is limited. Please make a reservation with Bangkok Dance Academy Coordinator at Tel: 081 935 5039.
Stephen Page, Artistic Director and the Executive Director Catherine Baldwin are available for interviews.