Ausdance WA is funded by the State Government of Western Australia through the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industry.
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Kaya
September 15, 2016 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Kaya amalgamates a variety of Indigenous dance cultures (Nyoongar, Wongi and Bundjulung) with world-dance techniques (Indian, Maori, Western Contemporary and Classical) in a unique fusion of dynamic dance and music that vividly portrays the excitement and danger of our modern cultural mix. The work celebrates the world’s oldest living cultures and examines the danger and benefits of cross-cultural clash and collaboration. It recognises the world’s urgent need for mutual respect and understanding.
Kaya is choreographed and devised through intense dramaturgy and improvisation. It is emotional, athletic, fierce, and humourous.
Created and Performed by Ochre Contemporary Dance Company.
Credits:
Director: Mark Howett
Dramaturg: Phil Thomson
Dancers: Flocur Alder, Mel Eades, Kate Harman, Amrita Hepi, Trevor Jamieson, Isha Sharvani, Michael Smith and Ian Wilkes
Musician: Tao Issaro
Choreography: The Company
Date & Time:
11:00am & 8:00pm Thursday 15 and Friday 16 September
2:00pm & 8:00pm Saturday 17 September
Discounted tickets available for MoveMe Festival Pass holders.
The community of Ausdance WA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of all Lands and Countries on this continent. We pay particular respect to Elders, Cultural and Community Leaders, and emerging leaders. With this understanding of the country’s First Peoples, we are grateful for our place in learning and serving dance, Arts and Culture in Western Australia.
Always Was. Always Will Be.