Productions

Praying Mantis Dreaming

Sydney, North East Arnhem Land

Praying Mantis Dreaming is based around the Dreaming of a woman whose mother is Aboriginal and whose father was of European ancestry. The Spirit of the Praying Mantis watches over her and guides her through her dreams.

Productions

About

Praying Mantis Dreaming tells the story of a young Aboriginal girl on her journey from her traditional homelands to the city. The Spirit of the Praying Mantis watches over both worlds, guiding and protecting the Aboriginals inhabitants, and encouraging the girl to seek her cultural heritage. The first full length work created by Stephen Page for Bangarra Dance Theatre with original music composed by David Page, Praying Mantis Dreaming combined three distinctive and different styles of dance – traditional Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and contemporary dance.

This production features the First Nations languages Yolngu Matha (North East Arnhem Land), Kala Kagaw Ya and Kala Lagaw Ya (Central & Western Torres Strait Islands).

Sections of Praying Mantis Dreaming

A Mother's Journey
Two Worlds
Morning (Urban Life)
Morning Star (Traditional)
Bush Wallaby (Traditional)
Drinking (Urban Life)
Nardidji (Alcohol) (Traditional)
Boxing (Traditional)
Wild (Urban Life)
Love (Urban Life)
Gupu (Water) (Traditional)
Wind (Urban Life)
Wind (Traditional)
Wind (Urban Life)
Wind (Traditional)
White Cockatoo (Traditional)
Song in the Wind
Graveyard
Walks of Life
The Bench Dream
Peterson Street
Lust
Island Dream
Praying Mantis Dance
Reunite
Praying Mantis Traditional
Praying Mantis Solo