Australian Ballet Workshop
Exclusive Opportunity (limited to 30 young dancers between 9 and 18 y/o)
Wednesday 1 October | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ticket includes a 1 hour workshop and a 20 minute performance (duet) of From the Gadhu.
Dance Workshop
This workshop by the Australian Ballet Education and Outreach team gives young dancers the unique opportunity to explore the story of From the Gadhu.
The workshop involves warmups, storytelling, creative games, dance exercises and learning the tools to make a dance, before students are invited to remain in the theatre to watch the 20 minute performance (duet) of From the Gadhu.
The workshops are designed to be accessible to all children regardless of learning styles or physical abilities. No previous dance experience is required.
What to bring/wear:
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Water bottle
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Comfortable clothing for moving
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Comfortable shoes
Workshop Registration INCLUDES a ticket to the performance at 1:00pm.
After the workshop, community members are invited to join the 30 young participants and watch a short 20 minute performance (duet) of From the Gadhu.
Performance: 1:00pm – 1:20pm
Performance - From the Gadhu - Synopsis:
“From The Gadhu” is a captivating First Nations-led creation performed by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach team. Inspired by the profound cultural symbolism of whale migration, this 20-minute contemporary duet delves into themes of care for Country, intergenerational knowledge sharing, and the delicate balance of ecosystemic symbiosis.
This performance is specially created for school and community settings, aiming to illuminate the deep relationships that First Nations people share with the land, oceans and its ecosystems. When the character of Mischief Maker disregards the wisdom of the Lore Keeper, the impact of this disharmony is echoed through the movements, music and costumes crafted to educate and inspire young minds.
Music by Tristan Field (Walbunja, Bidjigal, and Sri Lankan), choreography by Ella Havelka (Wiradjuri), and artwork by Latoya Brown (Krauatungalung, Djiringanj, Walbunja, and Bidjigal), add depth and authenticity to this modern adaptation of a narrative that has been passed down by Bidjigal and Darrawhal people for thousands of years.
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