A perfect class to introduce your little superstars to Aboriginal Contemporary dance. In a fun and culturally safe environment, students will explore infused Aboriginal and contemporary dance styles to create storytelling. They will also develop the skills and techniques tailored to their age group.
No dance experience required.
For boys and girls aged 5-11 yrs
Thursday's 5pm to 6pm
Students will explore, develop and enhance Aboriginal culture, language and movements as we fuse contemporary and Aboriginal dance styles to create unique storytelling through body movement. This class will provide the foundations for technique, and skills towards performance and development.
No dance experience required.
For girls and boys aged 12 to 18 years of age.
Thursday's 6pm to 7pm
A new fun class introducing and exploring Aboriginal Contemporary dance and culture. This class fuses Traditional and Contemporary dance styles to create unique storytelling through body movement. You will learn skills, techniques and enjoy a fun environment to engage in culture.
No dance experience required.
Available to adults 18+ years.
Thursday's 7pm to 8pm
Immerse yourself in culture through traditional dance with Gamilaroi dancers Tommy Dahlstrom and Sissy Bell.
Learn traditional movements, how to mimic animals, share in traditional storytelling, song, dance and language.
No dance experience required.
For male and females aged 5 and above.
Friday's 5pm to 6pm
The Brolga Elite is our representative team and is intense skills transfer and career and professional development program. Participants will develop and enhance their dance skills, confidence, techniques, balance and strength, cardiovascular health, cultural and spiritual connection, and cognitive performance. It provides a creative outlet to organically grow, create an artist and allowing interpersonal development and cultural expressive motivation, identity and pride. The program is invite only to our dancers aged 12+ years.
Friday's 5pm to 8pm
Thursday 13th February to Friday, 11th April 2025
Thursday 1st May to 4th July 2025
Thursday 24th July to 26th September 2025
Thursday 16thOctober to 19th December 2025
The Brolga Elite Program is designed for dedicated dancers who wish to deepen their skills, knowledge, and appreciation of First Nation dance forms. This intensive program offers a unique opportunity to train under experienced instructors who are deeply connected to Aboriginal culture and tradition, offering professional development and career pathway opportunities. Participants for the Elite program must be 12+ years old and are selected from an annual audition process.
Participants receive comprehensive instruction in a variety of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal dance styles. Our curriculum focuses on technique, performance, and cultural storytelling, allowing dancers to refine their artistry and elevate their performance levels.
The program goes beyond dance instruction by integrating cultural education and workshops. Students engage in discussions and practices about Indigenous history, language, lore, and traditions, cultural exchange opportunities visiting regional communities and country, fostering a holistic understanding of the cultural significance of their art.
Elite dancers will have the chance to showcase their skills through various corportate, community, private, community and presitage events, festivals, and showcases. These opportunities not only build confidence and stage presence but also enable participants to share their cultural heritage with a wider audience.