Bangarra Dance Theatre

Acclaimed around the world for its distinctive theatrical voice, powerful choreography, unique soundscapes and design, Bangarra is Australia's leading First Nations performing arts company. 

Founded in 1989, Bangarra creates powerful works of theatre with dance, music, poetry and design. In 2023, Frances Rings took over as Artistic Director after Stephen Page stepped down after 32 years. The company’s dance technique draws on more than 65,000 years of culture, embodied in contemporary movement. Bangarra’s dancers are professionally trained, dynamic artists with a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background. Together, they represent the pinnacle of Australian talent.

Sheltering

A bold triple-bill, drawing deeply from First Nations perspectives, and offering a profound journey into the intricate bonds between people and place.

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  • A group of dancers performing a traditional Aboriginal dance on a stage.
  • A group of dancers performing a traditional Aboriginal dance on a stage.
  • A group of dancers performing a traditional Aboriginal dance on a stage.
  • A group of dancers performing a traditional Aboriginal dance on a stage.
  • A group of dancers performing a traditional Aboriginal dance on a stage.