... performing as part of Bangarra taught me to connect with the earth.
Working with Bangarra’s visionary creators in the early years of the company’s formation was, both culturally and professionally, a privilege and an incredible opportunity.
Marilyn Miller, Gary Lang, Jan Pinkerton, David Page, Stephen Page, Bernadette Walong, Kirk Page and Gina Rings, In transit, Photography u.k., circa 1996
To be welcomed and perform as part of Bangarra in Australia’s most remote communities is highlight of my career as a professional dancer.
Yolande Brown, Pauline Pearce, Peta Strauchan, Frances Rings, Desley Roberts, Elma Kris, Jan Pinkerton and Peggy Misi in 'Hunting and Gathering', from 'Shelter' (Skin, 2000), Photography Gerald Jenkins, 2000
Yolande Brown, Desley Roberts, Peta Strauchan, Frances Rings, Elma Kris, Peggy Misi and Jan Pinkerton in 'Toxic', from 'Shelter' (Skin, 2000), Photography Gerald Jenkins, 2000
After years of classical technique, and dancing in the air, performing as part of Bangarra taught me to connect with the earth.
Victor Bramich and Jan Pinkerton performing 'Fish', Photography u.k., circa 1997
Jan Pinkerton in the SBS filming of 'Fish', Photography u.k., circa 1997
Bernadette Walong, Kirk Page, Russell Page, Gary Lang, unknown, Gina Rings, Albert David, Djakapurra Munyarryun, Marilyn Miller, Jan Pinkerton and Stephen Page, Photography u.k., Year circa 1996
Dancing with Bangarra Dance Theatre in Ochres, Fish and Skin, Jan Pinkerton has had a long association with Bangarra. She has also worked extensively with numerous Australian and International choreographers.
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