AustLit

'Kinship opens with Brolga (Gudurrku), a creation story inspired by the totemic systems in the Australian Aboriginal culture where every individual is assigned a creature totem related to their clan. The brolga is just one of many animal, plant or natural element totems that are landed down from generation to generation. The second work in the Kinship program is ID. This work investigates being Aboriginal in the 21 st century, asking important questions about identity. In a series of dramatic and sometimes humorous observations, this dance contemplates human nature in modern society where skin colour can drive perceptions and impact behaviours . The work also celebrates the resilience of Australian Aboriginal culture as it is expressed in both traditional and contemporary forms. ' (Source: Bangarra Dance Theatre website)