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Description

1. xiii, 183 p. : ill., maps (some col.); 24 cm.

Summary

1. Since the late eighteenth century, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander initiated performances have been an important part of cross cultural communication in Australia. This book investigates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander historical practices for performances for entertainment; how they adapted to colonisation and how these performance practices extend contemporary theatre. Based on interviews and detailed examinations of shows, this book sets out to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performance in the twentieth and twenty first centuries within the context of their historical performance practices for entertainment.

Series statement

1. Studies in indigenous history and culture / Australian Scholarly Publishing

Subject

1. Aboriginal Australians > Social life and customs
2. Torres Strait Islanders > Social life and customs
3. Indigenous peoples > Australia > Communication
4. Intercultural communication in the performing arts
5. Australian

Contents

1. 1. Indigenous Australians and contemporary performing arts -- 2. Traditional and historical Aboriginal performance -- 3. Cross-cultural corroborees -- 4. Torres Strait Islander performance: prapa dans -- 5. Community stories -- 6. Life stories -- Afterword: contemporary indigenous theatre and performance practice in Australia: cultural integrity and historical significance.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [152]-173) and index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain