BURRBGAJA YALIRRA

Burrbgaja Yalirra / Dancing Forwards is a triple bill of solo works curated by Marrugeku’s Artistic Directors Dalisa Pigram and Rachael Swain.

Exploring relationships with land and country through intercultural contemporary dance, each work challenges our sense of belonging in Australia.

‘An intriguing amalgamation of exotic music, cultural storytelling and superb dance.’ The Australian

Ngarlimbah (You are as much a part of me as I am of you) Edwin Lee Mulligan tells the story of two dingos in a spoken word performance and animated video work. The dark dog Jirrilbil and the calm Yungngora visit Edwin in his dreams to confront contemporary concerns within his Central Kimberley community.

‘When the sun rises out of the lilies behind him, placing his people in the sky, the work itself blossoms.’ Limelight Magazine

Miranda Taking Picnic at Hanging Rock as her starting point, Miranda Wheen explores the destabilising position of settler Australians and their relationship with land, country and Indigenous history.

‘Just as Miranda is lost, so too is modern Australia, unable to confront its dubious past and unsure how to proceed.’ The Australian

Dancing With Strangers Eric Avery takes inspiration from the story of his great-great-grandfather, who saw the First Fleet sail past his mother’s country (Monaroo region of NSW). He imagines an alternative history where two cultures exchange dance, music and language.

'Avery explores a moment caught between historical outcomes, a time when things could have turned out differently.’ Limelight Magazine