DARUNGA

WHO

Peta Strachan and Jannawi Dance Clan, Beau Dean Riley Smith, Uncle Matthew Doyle, Marilyn Miller BlakDance, Buia David and more.

WHAT

2-day workshop hosted by Dharug artist Peta Strachan and Jannawi Dance Clan. Gathering some of Australia’s foremost First Nations artists, dancers, and cultural leaders, DARUNGA will provide a platform for cultural exchange, professional development, and creative collaboration for local artists.

Throughout the weekend, participants will engage in skill-building workshops including Dharug dance and music, Torres Strait Islander dance, commercial and queer First Nations dance, cultural adornment making, and deep cultural discussions. DARUNGA aims to foster cross-cultural exchange, ensure cultural continuity, and provide a space for growth and creativity within the local Indigenous and broader arts communities.

Open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists.

Spaces are limited, so get in quick!

WHEN

October 11 / 9:30 - 18:00

October 12 / 10:00 - 19:00

WHERE

Newington Armory Theatre, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127

COST

$10 registration fee for mob

$200 for non-indigenous participants

DISCLAIMER

By booking this workshop you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are over 18yrs and have the demonstrated skills to satisfy this program. If your skills prove unsuitable FORM Dance Projects will do their best to place you in another workshop program. Gently noting that there will be no refund for this workshop.
• All IDEA spaces are safe spaces, and we will not tolerate any inappropriate behaviour on the basis of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity or religion
• FORM Dance Projects is neither responsible nor liable for injury to your person nor the loss or damage to personal belongings during your time in this workshop or in the identified venue

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This project has been supported through a City of Parramatta Council Community Grant.
The program is made possible by the generous support of City of Parramatta, Jannawi Dance Clan BlakDance

Images: Peta Strachan. Photo: Danie Mellor

Host or Publisher FORM Dance Projects