-
Dancing With Destiny – Sermsah Bin Saad
Sometimes things happen for a reason, almost like the universe has reached out and tapped you on the shoulder, drawing your attention towards a new path in life. This is certainly how things happened for Sermsah Bin Saad, or Suri as Australia has come to know him through the hit reality TV show So You […]
-
Happy Feet (Dancing)
You don’t need to be a classically trained ballerina or a hip hop star to benefit from dancing – no matter what style you prefer, dancing is a fantastic way to keep yourself fit, health and active. But it’s not just your body that benefits. Dancing is also a great way to lift your mood […]
-
Mathinna (May 16 – August 23)
Bangarra Dance Theatre continues to resonate world-wide as an acclaimed contemporary dance company of unique style committed to the traditions of Indigenous culture. In 2008 Bangarra Dance Theatre presents Mathinna, an exhilarating brand new work by Stephen Page. Inspired by a young girl’s journey between two cultures, Mathinna traces the history of a young Aboriginal […]
-
Isaac Parsons AKA B-Boy 2EZY
Deadly Vibe Issue 95 January 2005 Moving on up Ever since he performed at the Sydney Opera House for the 2002 Deadly Awards, break-dancer Isaac Person knew that he wanted to study with the NAISDA Dance College in Sydney. “Seeing the NAISDA dancers perform at the Deadlys was the one thing that really motivated me […]
-
Patrick Thaiday
Born to Dance Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 One of Bangarra’s best takes home the Deadly for Dancer of the Year. The Deadly for Dancer of the Year is always a close race to call. With so many talented and accomplished Indigenous dancers succeeding both in Australia and overseas, it is always difficult to […]
-
Rayma Johnson
Rayma is from Griffith NSW, she is a Descendant of the Wiradjuri Nation. She began her Dance Training with Redfern Dance Theatre in 1987 and later with AIDT which in later years became NAISDA. At current Rayma is a Freelance Performer/Choreographer based in Sydney. Rayma’s Dance peformances include, Atanta Olympic Games Flag Handover Ceremony in […]
-
Peta Strachan
Peta is a descendant of the Dharug people from the Kurrajong area of NSW. Peta began her dance training at the age of 13 with the Castlereigh School of Ballet, she studied the Ceccetti style of ballet ti immediate level, she also tought Jazz and Contemporary dance to classes at the school. While studying at […]
-
Vicki Van Hout
Vicki Van Hout is a Wirradjerri woman born in Wollongong,on the NSW south coast.Her involvement with indigenous performing arts started when Vicki was hired as an actor for the inaugural Aboriginal Playwrites conference in 1986/87.Thereupon deciding to join the Aboriginal/Islander Dance theatre as a full time student,graduating with a diploma in dance and successfully gaining […]
-
Hartley Williams
Born in Narrogin, Western Australia, Hartley commenced his training with the National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association College (N.A.I.S.D.A.), completing a Certificate in Dance. His performances include World Youth Soccer Championships, AFL Grand Final half-time entertainment, Dreaming and Koey Surum. While studying at N.A.I.S.D.A., Hartley pursued his interest in Television work. In particular, commercials for […]
-
Barbara Drummond
Deadly Vibe Issue 71 January 2003 Dance To The Music / Dancing To Drummond’s Beat Barbara Drummond was born to shake her groove thang. For this energetic young Torres Strait Islander, raised on both sides of the continent, dancing is an almost automatic response to hearing good music. And when she dances, people sit up […]
-
Kerry Johnson
Kerry Johnson was born in Griffith, a descending member of the Wiradjuri region of NSW. My introduction to the performing arts began at ADTR (Aboriginal Dance Theatre Redfern). I then successfully auditioned for NAISDA attaining a certificate in dance after completing 2 years of intense studies. In joining the growing community of freelance indigenous artists, […]
-
Jasmine Gulash
Born in Murwillumbah, northern NSW, Jasmine is a descendant of the Gubbi Gubbi people in south-east Queensland. In her final year of studies at NAISDA College, 1988, she performed with the Aboriginal and Islander Dance Theatre in Melbourne, Germany and Finland. She also undertook a three-month secondment with the Melbourne company Danceworks, under the direction […]
-
Naian
NAIAN Born in Lismore, NAIAN began his performance at NAISDA College, where he received a Diploma of Dance. Spending a year at South Africa’s Moving Into Dance Mophatong and The Australian Ballet School, he also gained a Diploma in Community Dance Teaching and an Advanced Diploma of Dance Teaching respectively. As a freelance performance artist, […]
-
Welcome To Dance School
Name: Greg Douglas Greg Douglas has taught high school for 32 years. A teacher of history and Aboriginal studies at the Hunter School of Performing Arts, Greg entered the profession because he says he loves the interaction with kids and filling their minds. “Teaching is not just about fact, but also the values you pass […]
-
Albert David
Deadly Vibe Issue 94 December 2004 My island home Dancer Albert David might live in the big city but his heart lies firmly in a tropical paradise. In 1989, a 17-year-old Albert David left his home in the Torres Strait to begin studying at the NAISDA Dance College, thousands of kilometres away in Sydney. It […]
-
Tony Brigs
TELEVISION All Aussie Adventures: Working Dog Eugenie Sandler P.I.: Jo the Ice Cream Vendor, Burberry Productions The Genie from Down Under – II: Mr. Repo, ACTF Prods Ltd Ocean Girl III & IV: Dave, Westbridge Production Pacific Drive: Ross, Warner Bros The Man From Snowy River III: Toby King, Pro Films No 3 Pty Ltd […]
Read previous Dance stories from our archives: