Cancelled

Unfortunately delivering the Masterclass would mean unnecessary travel for a remote community resident.
Rachael is sad to forgo this opportunity but also grateful to be supported in keeping her community and home safe.

We, along with Rachael are excited to offer this masterclass in the future but in the meantime, all tickets will be refunded by Sticky Tickets.

 

Where: Tracks Dance Studio, Ground Floor, 8 McMinn Street, Darwin
Time: 3pm - 4.30pm
Cost: $30 (plus booking fee)
All dance levels are welcome.

Join a masterclass led by Rachael Wallis and experience an extraordinary afternoon of dancing to live music by Yirrmal.

Excited that the masterclass will be conducted to live music, Rachael says "his [Yirrmal’s] voice and bilma (clap sticks) resonates through you and actually carries the movement through our bodies and spirit.”

Open to all levels of dance experience, participants will gain insight to aboriginal culture and why dance (buŋgul) is so important.

"It’s a privilege to work with this calibre of new-generation Indigenous artists. Having both Rachael and Yirrmal in the room sharing dance, song and culture will be extraordinary - if it's the one thing you do all year, join this class!" says Tracks Company Director Adelaide Wood

About Rachael

Rachael is a versatile dancer and choreographer based in Nhulunbuy, NT. Covering both traditional and contemporary dance styles she has worked with leading Indigenous dance companies and choreographers, performing regionally, nationally and internationally. She’s performed at Olympics ceremonies, the Queens Diamond Jubilee and has directed/choreographed many community-based dance projects and festivals. As a NAISDA graduate, she has also taught at the College, danced with Bangarra and delivered remote, regional and interstate initiatives, workshops and classes.

Living in a small community of north-east Arnhem Land, where Yolŋu history is passed down through story, song and dance as a way of life, Rachael knows the importance of dance for culture and community.

About Yirrmal

New generation artist Yirrmal Marika, from Yirrkala, has made a refreshing entrance into the music scene. Inspired by his grandfather, Dr Yunupingu, former lead singer of Yothu Yindi, he fuses traditional and contemporary arrangements with class and passion. Yirrmal is an inspiring songwriter and guitarist with a beautiful voice, singing songs about his homeland and culture with feeling and depth beyond his years. Visit his page

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