Bangarra was born in 1989 from the energy of NAISDA (National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association). We acknowledge the efforts and vision of, Mr R Bryant, Cheryl Stone, Carole Y. Johnson, and NAISDA graduates in their pursuit to create a professional First Nations dance theatre company.
Stephen Page, Artistic Director for more than 30 years, is a creative icon. His vision and tenacity has made Bangarra one of the most successful Indigenous performing arts companies in Australia. His exceptional contribution to First Nations arts and the national cultural landscape will be felt for generations to come.
Every year, we tour a world premiere work across the nation and embark on an international tour. We are at home performing on Country, in tiny venues in regional centres and on Australia’s most iconic stages. We run education workshops, programs and special projects to nurture the next generation of storytellers.
We are for the hundreds of First Nations Communities across Australia — and for anyone who wants to be a part of our story.
We have been making our indelible marks on the Australian theatre landscape for 35 years. Today, Artistic Director and co-CEO Frances Rings and Executive Director and co-CEO Louise Ingram lead the company in our mission to promote awareness and understanding of our cultures.
Choreographed by Frances Rings, Terrain is a breath taking exploration of Australia's largest salt lake, Kati Thanda - Lake Eyre. The 65-minute performance evokes the power of body and land converging to bring spirit to place.
A ceremonial affirmation of history and heritage, Yuldea awakens the earth and sky worlds to tell the story of the Anangu people of Australia's Great Victorian Desert.
For over 65,000 years, the First Nations people of Australia have maintained an unceded connection to Country, deeply rooted in trade, kinship, lore, ceremony.
