 Event |
Black Grace Dance Company
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| Venue |
The Performance Space (1983-2007), Redfern, NSW |
| Umbrella Event |
Pacific Wave Festival |
| First Date |
6 November 1996 |
| Opening Date |
7 November 1996 |
| Last Date |
23 November 1996 |
| Dates Estimated |
Yes |
| Status |
Professional Cooperative |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
From Performance Space database: "A company of eight male dancers from Maori and Polynesian backgrounds led by choreographer/dancer Neil Jeremia. "Black Grace" brings together Maori, Polynesian and Western dance traditions, examining how and why men dance and the social/cultural effects this produces." "Black Grace was a big success with a sold out season and receiving comprehensive and enthusiastic television and press coverage." |
| Description Source |
Other |
| Primary Genre |
Dance
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| Secondary Genre |
Contemporary
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| Subjects |
Not known
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| Organisations |
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Pacific Wave Festival, Presenting Company
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The Performance Space, Production Company
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Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Production Company
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The Bondi Pavilion Theatre, Production Company
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Australia Council for the Arts, Grant Body
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NSW Ministry for the Arts, Sponsor
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Goethe Institut, Sponsor
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Avant Card, Sponsor
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Black Grace Dance Company, Presenting Company
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Black Grace Dance Company, Production Company
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Museum of Sydney, Sponsor
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Australian Museum, Sponsor
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Australian & New Zealand Theatre Record |
Volume X Number 11 November 1996 |
| Performance Space Database |
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
30798 |
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