Bangarra Dance Theatre

Bangarra Dance Theatre is one of Australia’s most innovative dance companies, and also one of the youngest and oldest of Australia's dance companies.

Its living traditions go back at least 40 000 years but it also reflects the lives and attitudes of Indigenous peoples today.

This unique company blends traditional Aboriginal and Torres Straid Islander history and culture with international contemporary dance influences to create a truly Australian dance language.

At the heart of Bangarra’s uniqueness is the company’s vision and commitment to a theatrical style that remains true to the Indigenous spirit.

Bangarra’s influence continues to resonate throughout the world, with the company earning a prominent place on the international touring circuit. A 16-city sell-out tour of the USA in 2001 established the company as a global dance phenomenon. In 2002 Bangarra appeared at the prestigious Monaco Dance Forum, in 2004 the company completed a return tour of the US, performing in New York and in Washington by special invitation and in 2005 Bangarra travelled to Japan and New Zealand. In 2006 Bangarra toured the UK, performing at London’s prestigious Sadler’s Wells theatre.

In 2008 Bangarra looks forward to an exciting international tour to the USA, the UK and Europe

Bangarra Dance Theatre is a client of the Australia Council for the Arts' major performing arts board.