HOTBED: Traditional and Contemporary Dance from First Nations Australia and Taiwan w/ Gapu Ngupan (Chasing the Rainbow)

An immersive journey through Yolngu and Paiwan dance traditions and contemporary expression.

Join the choreographers and dancers of Gapu Ngupan (Chasing the Rainbow) in this dynamic 2-hour workshop. You'll be introduced to traditional movements and gestures from both Yolngu and Paiwan cultures, followed by the opportunity to learn contemporary choreographic sequences from their recent work.

Led by Rachael Wallis and Piya Talaliman, this workshop offers an exciting chance for movers to engage with First Nations dance.

What to bring: Please wear comfortable dance attire and bring a sarong to layer over for traditional movements.

Experience: Open to all levels of movers with an interest in First Nations performance.

Presented by Lucy Guerin Inc and Asia TOPA, Arts Centre Melbourne

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Date & Time
Saturday 22 February 2025
10am - 12pm

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Access

A range of facilities support people with a wide range of access needs to visit WXYZ Studios. For more information, please visit our website here.

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Thank you

LGI is supported by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body; by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria; and by the City of Melbourne. This project would not be possible without the support of WXYZ Studios.

Asia TOPA is a joint initiative of Arts Centre Melbourne and the Sidney Myer Fund, supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Playking Foundation and the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

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Image credit: Gregory Lorenzutti