Respect - 2009, 2018
2009 Milpirri - Jurntu
Respect - Boys Dance
Description of Dance
The choreography requires the dancers to respect each other and support each other, giving praise where it is due.
Choreography
Nick (Japanangka) Power with Caleb Japanangka Patrick
2009 Milpirri - Jurntu
Respect - Girls Dance
Description of Dance
The girls show respect to each other, and their culture
Choreography
Jess (Napangardi) Devereux
2009 Milpirri - Jurntu
Artefact Dance: Karli (Boomerang) - Kana (Digging Stick)
Description of Dance
Kali (Boomerangs) are given as a sign of respect to a teacher. They are given in pairs. You need two boomerangs to make music. And in hunting, if you miss with the one you have another at hand. This dance utilises movements in pairs, trying to look at the symmetry between each partnership; sometimes mirroring each other, sometimes directly the same.
Choreography
Nick (Japananka) Power, Jenelle (Nakamarra) Saunders, Jess (Napangardi) Devereux and Caleb Japanangka Patrick
Milpirri 2018 Jurntu
Respect Dance
Description of Dance
At the start of the dance, the yellow group represents respect and the Kali and the remaining groups which are sitting on the ground are the earth. The work starts with the Yellow group walking around the earth showing/teaching/leading the way as they are responsible for respect.
The performers spell out RESPECT with their body as the letters are spoken in the song which then leads into more 70s disco inspired choreography.
Following this section, the dancers go to their colour corners and proceed to cross the stage. Giving way and acknowledging and respecting the paths of the groups opposite them.
The performers then partner up and do duets. The choreography makes reference to the shapes of the Karli and that the Karli usually comes in pairs.
The finale is a celebration of the yellow group and respect.
Choreography
Aaron (Jangala) Lim
Milpirri Boomerangs
The Kali (Boomerang) is a sign of respect.
In 2018 sixteen young women and nineteen young men were active throughout the year painting sixteen sets of Milpirri boomerangs, dancing boards and clap-sticks which will be utilised in this year's Milpirri - Jurntu performance. They were supervised through the process by established Lajamanu artists.
Tracks collaborated with the Lajamanu Warnayaka Arts Centre towards the making of boomerangs for the men and clap-sticks and dancing boards for the women, inspired by the Milpirri banners.
