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Yuldea by Bangarra Dance Theatre

Dance 13 Jan, 2024

A Desert World on Stage From the Incomparable Storytellers of Bangarra Dance Theatre Comes a Major New Work Frances Rings’ (a local Umina resident) first work as Artistic Director is a ceremonial affirmation of history and heritage. Yuldea awakens the earth and sky worlds to tell the… Read Article

Yuldea Returns in 2024

Dance 9 Dec, 2023

Yuldea Bangarra Dance Theatre Yuldea returns to the stage in 2024 for a regional tour across New South Wales. Join us for a ceremonial affirmation of history and heritage as we explore the moment traditional life collided with the industrial ambition of a growing nation. Watch the tra… Read Article

REVIEW | Yuldea

Reviews 30 Sep, 2023

Yuldea A Cultural Epic of Resilience and Remembrance Reviewed by Brendan Daynes Within the realm of dance, there are moments when a performance transcends the stage’s boundaries, skilfully weaving together history, heritage, and humanity. Yuldea presented by Bangarra Danc… Read Article

Bangarra Dance Theatre Returns to Adelaide to Perform Yuldea

Dance 30 Jul, 2023

Yuldea Bangarra Dance Theatre Following a successful world premiere, Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring Frances Rings’ latest work, Yuldea to Adelaide, in her inaugural season as Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director. The production which has enthralled audiences in Syd… Read Article

Bangarra Dance Theatre Songlines June 2023

Dance 1 Jul, 2023

Yuldea Bangarra Dance Theatre This month, Yuldea made its world premiere at the Sydney Opera House. They celebrated the opening of Frances Rings’ first work as Artistic Director with their dancers, creatives, consultants, production crew and generous supporters and friend… 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 Announces Appointment of New Executive Director

Dance 18 Mar, 2023

Ken Markwell Bangarra Dance Theatre Bangarra Dance Theatre is pleased to announce the appointment of Mununjhali man, Ken Markwell, to the position of Executive Director of Australia’s premier Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company. Markwell will join Artis… Read Article

Jacob Nash to Farewell Bangarra

Dance 18 Mar, 2023

Jacob Nash Bangarra Dance Theatre Following a remarkable tenure of over a decade, Bangarra Dance Theatre announces that multi-award-winning Head of Design, Jacob Nash will depart the company. Jacob Nash’s mother’s Country is in the Daly River region, west of Darwin. He grew up in Bris… Read Article

SONGLINES – February 2023

Dance 4 Mar, 2023

Bangarra Dance Theatre Songlines This year Bangarra Dance Theatre starts a new chapter under the Artistic Direction of Frances Rings with a company of new and familiar faces. Amberlilly Gordon has joined the company as the recipient of our 2023 Russell Page Professional Development S… Read Article

Bangarra Dance Theatre Announces New Dancers for 2023

Dance 11 Feb, 2023

Bangarra Dance Theatre New Dancers for 2023 Bangarra Dance Theatre is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new dancers who will make their debut with the company in 2023 as well as the welcome return of a Company Dancer. Amberlilly Gordon will join Bangarra as the 2023 Russell Page… Read Article