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Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australia’s leading Indigenous performing arts company producing contemporary Indigenous dance theatre live performances. Weaving seamlessly the modern and ancient stories of Indigenous Australia, Bangarra celebrates the world’s oldest living culture with audiences across Australia and internationally. Artistic Director and co-CEO Frances Rings and Executive Director and co-CEO Louise Ingram lead the company in our mission to promote awareness and understanding of our cultures. Bangarra is committed to developing the next generation of Indigenous storytellers through mentoring and training young people. Established in 2013, the Rekindling Youth Program builds on Bangarra’s 20 years of experience working with young people and aims to inspire them in their role as future custodians of their culture. As an exemplary employer of Indigenous people, Bangarra has supported the professional development of over 100 artists since inception in 1989. Based at Sydney’s Walsh Bay, the members of our dance ensemble originates from across Australia reflecting many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clans. Bangarra has a loyal cohort of corporate partners and a growing number of private donors whose philanthropic support helps to secure the company for future generations. Bangarra Dance Theatre Australia’s vision is to: Respect and rekindle the links between traditional Indigenous cultures of Australia and new forms of contemporary artistic expression; Create inspiring dance theatre productions of integrity and excellence that resonate with people throughout Australia and the world.

Queensland Ballet is a vibrant, creative company which connects people and dance across Queensland. We offer a program of world-class productions of the best classical ballets and inspired contemporary dance works. The Company engages renowned choreographers and designers from around the world and nurtures emerging local talent by presenting exciting new works in an intimate studio series. With a culture of creativity and collaboration, complemented by an active program of engagement with our communities, Queensland Ballet has become the central hub for dance in the State. Our dancers are acclaimed for the technical excellence and versatility, and our annual program offers diversity in style, audience focus and geographic reach, with up to 100 performances in Brisbane and tours to regional Queensland.