Dance Troupe
One of the most beautiful things about Australian Indigenous culture is the rich forms of cultural / traditional art.
Among forms of art such as painting, historical dreamtime and storytelling, the truly unique quality of Aboriginal dance makes it the most awe-inspiring and thought-provoking of them all.
To the untrained eye, these tribal dances may look like nothing more than interesting movements designed to match the rhythm of a song. On the contrary, dances in this culture each have a deeper purpose and significance that exemplifies how powerful this medium can be in expressing an idea.
To this day dance ceremonies play a very important role in Australian Aboriginal peoples’ culture.
Ceremonies, or rituals, are still performed in parts of Australia, in order to ensure the continuation of spiritual, healing and traditional core values.
They contrast in different territories and regions and are an important part of the education of the young. Some ceremonies were a rite of passage for young people between 10 and 16 years, representing a point of transition from childhood to adulthood. Most ceremonies combined dance, song, rituals and often elaborate body decoration and costume. The Elders organised and ran ceremonies that were designed to teach particular aspects of the lore of their people, spiritual beliefs and survival skills.
Distinguishing decorative body painting indicates the type of ceremony being performed. Ceremonial dress varies from region to region and includes body paint, brightly coloured feathers from birds and ornamental coverings.
They contrast in different territories and regions and are an important part of the education of the young. Some ceremonies were a rite of passage for young people between 10 and 16 years, representing a point of transition from childhood to adulthood. Most ceremonies combined dance, song, rituals and often elaborate body decoration and costume. The Elders organised and ran ceremonies that were designed to teach particular aspects of the lore of their people, spiritual beliefs and survival skills.
Distinguishing decorative body painting indicates the type of ceremony being performed. Ceremonial dress varies from region to region and includes body paint, brightly coloured feathers from birds and ornamental coverings.
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