Bangarra Dance Theatre

Bangarra is Australias premier Indigenous performing arts company. Established in 1989, Bangarra produces distinctive dance theatre productions that tour each year to capital cities, regional towns and remote communities of Australia. As cultural ambassadors, Bangarra presents its truly Australian contemporary Indigenous theatrical experiences throughout the world.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Stephen Page since 1991, Bangarra embraces, celebrates and respects Australias Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures. Always uplifting and deeply moving, Bangarra unifies the past and the present by connecting traditional Indigenous culture with our contemporary lives.

Bangarra has created an extraordinary signature body of work that has secured the companys national and international reputation. Stephen Page is committed to developing the next generation of Indigenous storytellers by mentoring creative artists and providing opportunities for Indigenous young people.

Bangarras artists-in-residence are Kathy Balngayngu Marika, Jacob Nash, Hetti Perkins, David Page and Frances Rings. A new Indigenous trainee program has enabled three young Aboriginal theatre practitioners to join Bangarra for formal training and career development.

With studios based in the arts precinct at Walsh Bay in Sydney, the companys dance ensemble comes from all over Australia reflecting many Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures. Bangarra is a significant Indigenous employer with 70% of its 34 full time staff being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent. The board is chaired by Larissa Behrendt who is a leading Aboriginal lawyer and academic.

Supported by our enthusiastic audiences, the Commonwealth and NSW Governments, a loyal cohort of corporate sponsors and a number of outstandingly generous private donors, Bangarra plays an important role in Australias creative and cultural future.

Bangarra Dance Theatre Australias vision is to:
-:- Respect and rekindle the links between traditional Indigenous cultures of Australia and new forms of contemporary artistic expression;
-:- Create inspiring dance theatre of integrity and excellence that resonates with people throughout Australia and the world.

www.bangarra.com.au
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Pier 4/5, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay 2000, Sydney, Australia
Phone: +61 2 9251 5333 Email: bangarra@bangarra.com.au
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