Traditional Indigenous Dance

Discover the cultural, spiritual and artistic identity of the Northern Territory's own Indigenous people at an intimate performance of Traditional Indigenous Dance. Embark on a spiritual journey with traditional Indigenous performers - an encounter you won't easily forget.

Performances by the Larrakia, Red Flag, Gupapuyngu and Djilpin Arts Dancers

LARRAKIA DANCERS
Dances by the Larrakia people, the traditional owners of the Darwin area.

RED FLAG DANCERS: THREE GENERATIONS
This year, the highly acclaimed Red Flag Dancers from Numbulwar Community in South East Arnhem Land, are performing three generations of their colourful and energetic traditional music and dance.

The performance features two of Australia's leading singers, Mangayana Nundhirribala, (whose credits include the award winning traditional CD Nundhirribala produced by the Yothu Yindi Foundation and performances for the 2000 Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony) and Grant Nundhirribala the lead singer and dancer of the band Yilila. Grant's credits include tours with Bangarra Dance Company and performances with international artists.

The evening will feature exceptional Red Flag dancing from the clan's young children, adults and elders.

GUPAPUYNGU DANCERS
Gupapuyngu Dancers from Ramingining, Milingimbi and Galiwin'ku.

DJILPIN ARTS DANCERS
Corroboree is one of the oldest forms of story telling for Australia's Indigenous people - the songs and dances celebrate nyingiya, the spirit of the people.

The Djilpin Arts dancers from the Wugularr Community perform like no other troupe - they draw on the soul of Arnhem Land and dance from the heart, telling stories of ancestral lands that have been crafted and handed down over generations.

Dates: 14 - 22 Aug
Times: 6.30pm
Venue: The Star Shell, Botanic Gardens
Price: $10/$5 for child 6-12
Bookings: 8980 3333 or online

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