Terrain

Developing contextual understanding of the work

Activity

Frances Rings - Dance AustraliaFrances Rings is artist-in-residence with Bangarra Dance Theatre.

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Before viewing the work you need to develop a clear understanding of the social, political, cultural and historical context of the work and choreographer.

Part 1:

Investigate the weblinks provided (click on the images or hyperlinks). Using the information you find, compose an information report on the social, political, cultural and historical context of the work and choreographer. Topics you may like to cover in your report could include:

name of work and choreographer
background, training and influences
choreographic style and characteristics
socio-cultural aspects/influences (time it was created and performed
subject matter
style of dance
the purpose
other related works.

The Australian

National library of Australia

Australia: The Land Where Time Began

Terrain, study guide for teachers and students.

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