The story of the Talbragar Reserve and the Riley families will be brought to life on the Dubbo stage.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre will be performing Our Land People Stories at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre on February 14.
The triple bill tells three stories, including Miyagan, which dancer and choreographer Daniel Riley said explored the story of the reserve and the way totems were allocated. Mr Riley said the performance centred around his own ancestors, and that of fellow dancer and cousin Beau Dean Riley Smith.
Their history was linked back to one man with two wives, Mr Riley said. His branch of the family tree lived in Wellington, while Beau Dean Riley Smith’s were in Dubbo.
Aunty Di McNaboe was one of the cultural consultants for the performance. Mr Riley said her voice was also featured on the soundtrack.
The performance also includes the paintings of Yirrkala artist Nyapanyapa Yunupingu brought to life and the story of Sydney’s Governor Macquarie.
“There’s three different Aboriginal tribes represented and three different stories. Some are sad, some are uplifting, some might be a little more abstract but that’s the beauty of a triple bill,” he said.
DRTCC manager Linda Christof said Bangarra would be holding free contemporary dance workshops at Orana Dance Centre and Urban Edge Dance Studios. Bookings can be made through the theatre’s box office.