Woollarawarre Bennelong, a Wangul man of the Eora nation, lived in the Port Jackson area during the first British settlement. Bennelong’s story, and the enormous emotional, social and cultural disruptions he experienced, are the foundations of this work by Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Structure and features
This resource from Bangarra Dance Theatre includes a clip of their dance performance, 'Bennelong'. There is information about the story of the dance and associated history, and suggested response questions. Includes printable downloads.
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Teacher notes
Bennelong is one of 9 sets of resources for various year levels: upper primary and secondary. Activities could be adapted easily. Useful for Dance, Drama, Music, History, Visual Arts and Media Arts.
Useful in the making and responding strands and in the development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures Cross Curriculum Priority. All links to the Australian Curriculum included, plus a broad range of response questions and suggested activities.
