Today, I went to see a Bangarra Dance Performance after coming back from a few days from camping along one of the nicest NSW Northern Beach.
Despite all THIS, I took back the Family One Day earlier - yes, it meant a lot of convincing ! ... in order to see Bangarra in Brisbane. I awaited that moment for a long time, Bangarra was finally performing in Brisbane, although they are mostly a Sydney or New York production. Bangarra is mixing the Old Aboriginal story telling to classical and contemporary dancing; it is trendy, timeless, and spiritual. I wanted to FEEL the artistic message - the message of the OLD and the NEW.
Today's choreography was about TERRAIN - how timely!
In Aboriginal tradition, "Terrain is where spirit and place meet."
In Aboriginal tradition, "Terrain is where spirit and place meet."
The choreographers notes explain that "landscape is at the core of our existence and is a fundamental connection between us and the natural world. The power of this connection is immeasurable. It cleans, it heals, it awakens, and it renews. It gives us perspective. It reminds us of something beyond ourselves and it frees us. When we are surrounded by nature, we begin to understand our place and how we are very, very small part of a much bigger picture."
I felt we needed to be reconnected to Terrain in order to be able to truly care for it.
