NAISDA Torres Strait Islander Culture Workshop Summer Moves
NAISDA Torres Strait Islander Culture Workshop Summer Moves
NAISDA Torres Strait Islander Culture Workshop
Discover the richness of Torres Strait Islander culture as you explore the deep connection between people, stories, water, and land through joyful movement, language and song.
Guided by Cultural Tutor Uncle Dujon Niue and guest artists Jeanette Fabila, Berthalia Selina Reuben, and Vaughan Wapau, experience the vibrant spirit and rhythm of Moa Island in this unique workshop filled with celebration and connection.
All Ages. Free; Registrations essential. Limited spots available.
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Track 8, Carriageworks
This event is family-friendly
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NAISDA is the leading First Nations arts training organisation creating and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and wisdom through excellence and innovation in dance and performing arts education.
This year’s performance of First Nations creativity, culture, energy, attitude and execution continues NAISDA’s nearly 50-year legacy at the forefront of First Nations performing arts training.
DUJON NIUE
Dujon graduated NAISDA in 1986 and went on to spend eight years with the Aboriginal Islander Dance Theatre (AIDT). Following this, he returned to the Torres Strait and founded his own dance company, Arpaka. Dujon’s heritage and extensive career in the performing arts led him to a collaboration with Musica Viva and the creation of the first Torres Strait Islander cultural program Wyniss which has toured extensively throughout Australia since 2019. As NAISDA Cultural Tutor, Dujon has shared Torres Strait Islander culture, song and dance with students for over eleven years. In collaboration with Director Vicki Van Hout, Dujon’s cultural knowledge and repertoire are included within this year’s NAISDA production “the trees have voices, the feet have ears” at Carriageworks 21 – 23 November.
JEANETTE FABILA
Specialising in Indigenous Contemporary Dance, Jeanette is a NAISDA graduate, teacher, choreographer, cultural consultant and performing artist. Her experience spans over 25 years of performing and teaching audiences locally, nationally and internationally about her Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island, Papua New Guinean and South East Asian heritage. Jeanette continues developing and performing, sharing Indigenous Contemporary Dance and cultural knowledge with schools and audiences through national performances, major tours and workshops.
VAUGHAN WAPAU
From Saibai Island, Vaughan deeply embraces his cultural heritage. His family’s roots trace back to Torres Strait Islands, with ties to St. Paul’s Mission and Senpol. Maternally, his lineage extends to Badu Island and Moa Island. Vaughan’s passion for preserving Torres Strait Islander culture shines through his involvement in traditional dances, performances at festivals. Inspired by family and elders, Vaughan actively passes down his knowledge, recognising the importance of oral tradition in preserving Torres Strait Islander customs.
BERTHALIA SELINA REUBEN
A proud Torres Strait Islander woman, Berthalia Selina Reuben is a descendant of the Peidu and Samsep tribes of Erub, Darnley Island. Growing up in a family with a strong Torres Strait Island cultural heritage, Selina has practiced her cultural dances from a young age which today shows through her passion for cultural dance and knowledge. Selina began her technical dance training at NAISDA and since graduating, has performed as an Independent artist in national touring productions. Selina is NAISDA’s Cultural Sessional Trainer, sharing her passion and cultural knowledge with emerging First Nations artists.
Presented by NAISDA and Carriageworks.
Summer Moves is supported by the City of Sydney.
We are located at 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh.
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