Dance that leaves its mark
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BURRBGAJA YALIRRA/DANCING FORWARDS
Carriageworks, May 30
41/2 stars
Reviewed by Jill Sykes
This program of three remarkable solos by associate artists from Marrugeku is bold and thought-
provoking, sensitive and good to watch. It’s one to remember and revisit in your mind’s eye, not
only for the visual content but the meaning behind it.
Broome’s Marrugeku is an intercultural company concerned with research as well as
entertainment, the title of this presentation also being that of a continuing research project. Its focus on Indigenous knowledge systems is apparent in performance and the printed program information, which goes to the detail of naming the Aboriginal languages being spoken and sung.
Edward Lee Mulligan introduces us to the way of connecting to our environment and situation
through the story of two dingoes and a billabong richly endowed with water lilies and fish in the
Central Kimberley. The title, Ngarlimbah, means “you are as much of me as I am of you”.
With a video reinforcing his storytelling (part of Sohan Ariel Hayes’ collaboration), Mulligan talks,
sings and dances to communicate. His movement style mingles familiar Aboriginal gestures with
contemporary dance, which doesn’t always come out perfectly – yet this very imperfection adds
poignancy to his piece, which is poetic, heartfelt and very moving.
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