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Young First Nations voices unite for world premiere of Stories of Our Land
Bringing together young First Nations performers from across Australia, with cul...
Phoebe Blogg 21 Jul 2026
Sharing cultures, one powerful story: Gapu Ŋupan brings Yolŋu and Taiwanese knowledge to the stage
Some performances entertain. Others carry something much deeper. Gapu Ŋupan (Cha...
Nicole Brown 21 Jul 2026
Bangarra Dance Theatre and London-based Artistry Youth Dance announce new cultural exchange program
Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced an exciting new cultural exchange between L...
Phoebe Blogg 15 Jul 2026
Monash unveils program for Kindred People - a global Indigenous‑led festival coming this September
Monash University's campuses on Boonwurrung Country will be transformed into spa...
Sponsored Content 10 Jul 2026
Australian dance troupe earns deadly international gong
One of Australia's most celebrated First Nations performing arts organisations i...
Andrew Stafford (AAP) 10 Jul 2026
Dance program connecting Aboriginal kids with culture set to end as funding runs out

Children across regional NSW are preparing their final NAIDOC performance as the clock runs down on a program researchers say is delivering real results.

July 8, 2026
Australian Dance Theatre returns to Carriageworks with the Sydney premiere of Two Blood

Australian Dance Theatre returns to Carriageworks next month with the Sydney premiere of Two Blood, a bold and evocative new work created by three leading Australian artists in contemporary performanc...

July 7, 2026
Gympie community gathers for '50 Years of Deadly' NAIDOC event

Gympie's 2026 NAIDOC event brought community together for a day of culture, dance, truth-telling and family activities. The event marked this year's NAIDOC theme, 50 Years of Deadly, recognising five...

July 7, 2026
Karul Projects Dance Theatre to launch inaugural First Nations ensemble

Karul Projects Dance Theatre will launch its inaugural First Nations dance ensemble on Monday, July 6, coinciding with NAIDOC Week and its 2026 theme, 50 Years of Deadly.

July 3, 2026
Young First Nations dancer earns place in prestigious New York City dance program

Aurielle Smith, a proud Kamilaroi performer and 2026 NSW Young Woman of the Year nominee, has secured a coveted place in the prestigious Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive in New York City, one of the world...

July 1, 2026
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair to present The Dance of the Butterfly

A powerful story of survival, return and cultural renewal will take centre stage at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2026 when Western Gu Gu Yalanji performers present Imbala - The Dance of the Butterfl...

June 30, 2026
Burramatta NAIDOC Day to celebrate 50 Years of Deadly

Burramatta NAIDOC Day will light up The Crescent, Parramatta Park, this NAIDOC Week with a free, fun, family-friendly festival. On Saturday 11 July from 11am to 3pm, Burramatta NAIDOC Day is a City of...

June 27, 2026
NAISDA marks 50 Years of First Nations excellence at 2026 graduation

Twenty-five First Nations students from across Australia graduated from the National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Association (NAISDA) at a ceremony held on Darkinjung Country, NSW Central Coast, on...

June 26, 2026
NAISDA announces executive leadership transition

As leading performing arts training college for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, NAISDA, celebrates its 50th anniversary, its Board has announced a planned executive leadership transiti...

June 17, 2026
World premiere of Beyond the Tracks celebrates life and legacy of Michael Leslie

Recognised as a renowned dancer, choreographer and educator, Michael Leslie will step onto the stage to tell his own remarkable story in the world premiere of Beyond the Tracks.

June 15, 2026
Bangarra’s Sheltering brings stories of Country and connection to national stage

Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring three stories of Country together in its 2026 national triple bill, 'Sheltering', with new and existing works exploring protection, connection and storytelling across...

May 26, 2026
Seven-year-old Indigenous girl earns a spot in Sydney ballet program

A young Indigenous dancer from Lockhart River has been selected for a Sydney holiday program run by Australia's premier Indigenous ballet company after just one year of training.

April 2, 2026
DanceRites registrations open ahead of biannual celebration of culture, heritage and connection to Country

Registrations have opened for DanceRites 2026, the ninth iteration of the national competition celebrating First Nations dance, music and culture.

March 18, 2026
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