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The history of Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney is entwined with that of the land and its multifarious population that it has entertained since years. Steeped in the rich cultural heritage of performing arts and tradition of the country, it is widely referred as one of the youngest and the oldest of Australia's Dance companies. Bringing alive the indigenous charm of Australia dating back at least 40,000 years to artistically depicting the modern day practices, lives and attitudes of indigenous people today, Bangarra Dance Theatre traditions present the most vibrant living tapestry of the country's indigenous history. With every step that ever reverberated on the dusty land of Australia forming the syllables of a truly Australian dance language epitomized by Bangarra Dance Theatre their soul stirring performances are out of the world. One can hire any of Bangarra's two stunning venues present at the company's premises at Sydney's famous arts precinct on the Wharf.
- The Mezzanine Function Room
- The Theatre The Mezzanine Function Room
It is a prestigious facility located at the harbour end of Wharf 4/5, offering dynamic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, North Sydney, and the historic Luna Park capture the life of the Harbour. The architectural splendor of The Wharf, including its original features dating back to the early 1800's, showcasing both the solid workmanship and the architectural style of that era has made it a heritage-listed site. Seating capacity of the room:
- It can accommodate up to 80 guests for a formal banquet dinner
- It can accommodate up to 150 people for a cocktail or business function. The Theatre
Occupying the heart of Bangarra's prestigious premises, it is the functional core for the company mostly utilized by the company as its main rehearsal space. The performers can rehearse in its 30 metres of versatile floor space, often also used for hosting large formal banquet dinners, product displays, or theme presentations. It is a multi functional space. Some popular productions to the credit of Bangarra Dance Theatre: - True stories
- Boomerang
- Clan
- Spirit
- Bush
- Walkabout
- The Dreaming
- Corroboree
- Skin
- Fish
- Ochre Collaborated productions of Bangarra Dance Theatre
- Gathering - The Australian Ballet
- Tubowgule
- Dance Clan 3
- 2000 Olympic Games
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