Productions

Rites

Gathering

This landmark production brought together Bangarra Dance Theatre and The Australian Ballet. Choreographer Stephen Page explored the movements of the two companies and developed a new dance language combining strict classical ballet technique with an Indigenous vein.

Productions

About


“Rites is an exploration of the natural forces which determine our ancient landscape. I have not tried to harness nature’s elemental forces – this human need for control is futile and meaningless. Rather, I have tried to capture the spiritual essence of these elements in 'snapshots' or flashpoints. Each of the elements - 'Earth', 'Wind', 'Fire', 'Water' – have their own ritual, their own special characteristics. They are complex, ephemeral moments occurring simultaneously in a non-linear time frame. Beginning with Awakening and completed by Dreaming, these elements are part of the great cyclic universal force: our spiritual essence, our Dreaming." - Stephen Page


Sections of Rites

Awakening
Earth
Wind
Fire
Water
Dreaming

Duration: 20 minutes


Rites premiered in 1997.

Rites toured in 2006 as part of the triple bill Gathering, which included Rites and Amalgamate.

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Credits

Productions

Touring

Premiere Season: Melbourne | 1997
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Australian Tour | 1999
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International Tour | 1999

Australian Tour | 2006
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International Tour | 2008
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    • Le Théatre de Châtelet, Paris, France
      29 - 30 September
    • Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, England
      7 - 11 October