HOTBED: Traditional and Contemporary Dance from First Nations Australia and Taiwan w/ Gapu Ngupan (Chasing the Rainbow)
Join the choreographers and dancers of Gapu Ngupan in this dynamic 2-hour workshop. You’ll be introduced to traditional movements and gestures from both Yolngu and Paiwan cultures, followed by the opportunity to learn contemporary choreographic sequences from their recent work.
Led by Rachael Wallis and Piya Talaliman, this workshop offers an exciting chance for movers to engage with First Nations dance.
When
Saturday 22 February 2025
10am - 12pm
Where
WXYZ Studios, 130 Dryburgh Street North Melbourne
Cost
Full $10
Concession $8
Mobtix $5
Presented by Lucy Guerin Inc and Asia TOPA, Arts Centre Melbourne
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Who is it for?
Open to all levels of movers with an interest in First Nations performance.
What to bring?
Please wear comfortable dance attire and bring a sarong to layer over for traditional movements.
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Access
There is a level-access entrance to WXYZ Studios, located at 41 Little Dryburgh Street South.
A range of facilities support people with a wide range of access needs to visit WXYZ Studios. For more information, please visit our website here.
If you have any questions about access please contact our Producer Estelle at estelle@lucyguerininc.com.
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LGI is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body; by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria; and by the City of Melbourne. This project would not be possible without the support of WXYZ Studios.
Asia TOPA is a joint initiative of Arts Centre Melbourne and the Sidney Myer Fund, supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Playking Foundation and the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.