Bangarra Dance Theatre

FIRESTARTER: The Story of Bangarra features some of the remarkable archival  footage we filmed of Bangarra Dance Theatre’s early performances (Ochres; Ninni) and former Artistic Director Stephen Page’s very first choreographic work at the Sydney Dance Company, Mooggrah (part of The Shakespeare Dances).

Firestarter marks Bangarra Dance Theatre’s 30th anniversary. Taking us through Bangarra’s birth and spectacular growth, this feature documentary recognises its founders and tells the story of how three young Aboriginal brothers — Stephen, David and Russell Page — turned the newly born dance group into a First Nations cultural powerhouse.

Review: The Guardian    
 
 

Videos Tab above:

1) Ochres explained & showcased (circa 1994)
First performed in 1994, OCHRES became a watershed production for Bangarra leading to sell out shows around the country. For its 21st anniversary return season in 2015, Bangarra’s former Artistic Director Stephen Page reimagined this iconic work that revealed Bangarra to the world for the company’s debut season at Carriageworks in Redfern.

In all its forms and colours, ochre is essential to the life of Aboriginal communities. This four-part contemporary dance work – yellow, black, red and white – is a portrayal of each colour of this earthy substance, its myriad of purposes and the spiritual significance to Aboriginal people.Teachers’ Resource.
Screened on Imagine TV Series

2) Mooggrah – part of Sydney Dance Company’s Shakespeare Dances (1991)

3) Ninni Clips (1992 – TVC base or broadcast within SBS TV Imagine series)