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Interview with Stephen Page – Director – Waru – Journey of the Small Turtle

Interviews 27 Aug, 2023

Interview with Stephen Page Cultural and Creative Visions Interview by Brendan Daynes Stephen Page, the visionary and artistic luminary, has been instrumental in Bangarra Dance Theatre’s journey through the world of performing arts. Over the years, he has masterfully chore… Read Article

Waru – Journey of the Small Turtle at Arts Centre Melbourne

Dance 6 May, 2023

Waru – Journey of the Small Turtle! Arts Centre Melbourne Bangarra’s first dedicated work for children, Waru – journey of the small turtle will have its Melbourne debut at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio from 15 -19 September. A contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (… Read Article

Bangarra’s First-Ever Children’s Work – Premieres this September

Dance 8 Apr, 2022

Waru – Journey of the Small Turtle Bangarra Dance Theatre Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre will present their first ever dedicated work for children Waru – journey of the small turtle. Making its world… Read Article

Elma Kris in Wudjang: Not the Past

Dance 7 Jan, 2022

Bangarra Dance Theatre Wudjang: Not the Past Elma Kris has been a performer and cultural consultant with Bangarra Dance Theatre for over 20 years. She plays the title role in our largest ever stage production, Wudjang: Not the Past. Her role is a metaphor for the way urban and tr… Read Article

Wudjang: Not the Past

Dance 15 Oct, 2021

World Premiere of Epic-Scale Multi-Arts Contemporary Work from Bangarra and Sydney Theatre Company Sydney Festival, Jan 14 – Feb 12 In a first-time co-production, two powerhouse arts companies Bangarra Dance Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company will join forces to present th… Read Article

NAISDA | Circle of Cultures

Dance 11 Oct, 2016

NAISDA Dance College marks 40th Anniversary with ‘Circle of Cultures’ Carriageworks Sydney | 15 – 24 November 2016 Leading indigenous performing arts organisation NAISDA Dance College is partnering with Carriageworks to celebrate NAISDA’s 40th anniversary… Read Article

Bangarra Dance Theatre's 'Lore'. Photo Jeff Tan

AusDance Awards Winners!

Dance 19 Sep, 2016

Winners List 2016 Australian Dance Awards Bangarra Dominates The 2016 Australian Dance Awards were presented last night in Perth acknowledging a year of outstanding artistic achievement from dance companies, choreographers and dancers from around Australia. Performers on sta… Read Article