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Bangarra Dance Theatre

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Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales © Bangarra Dance Theatre

A group of male dancers performs an intense ceremonial sequence under dramatic stage lighting. In the center, a dancer crouches low with a focused expression, while others surround him with leafy branches attached to their limbs, creating a sense of ancient storytelling brought to a modern stage. © Bangarra Dance Theatre

Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales © Bangarra Dance Theatre

In a striking pose before the Sydney Opera House, two Bangarra dancers mirror each other's movements. Their costumes blend traditional textures with contemporary design, illustrating the company's unique ability to draw on 65,000 years of culture through modern dance. © Bangarra Dance Theatre

Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales © Bangarra Dance Theatre

Based in Sydney’s picturesque Walsh Bay, Bangarra Dance Theatre is a world-renowned performing arts company.

As one of Australia’s leading cultural institutions, Bangarra is made up of professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who share over 65,000 years of culture through powerful, and contemporary dance. Touring extensively across Australia each year, Bangarra connects audiences in cities and regional communities alike with the stories, spirit, and strength of First Nations culture.

Bangarra invites you to a deeply moving and immersive Behind the Scenes at Bangarra experience, a premium cultural encounter available through Cultural Attractions of Australia. You’ll be welcomed with a traditional Smoking Ceremony and Acknowledgement of Country, followed by Indigenous-inspired canapés and cocktails. The experience includes a guided tour of the company’s studio, personal insights from Bangarra’s Artistic Director or alumni dancers, and – depending on the season – a chance to watch a live rehearsal or attend a performance at the Sydney Opera House (June to July only).

This is more than a performance; it’s a heartfelt journey into the heart of Australia’s First Nations culture, brought vividly to life through movement, music, and storytelling.

A solo female dancer, her skin marked with traditional white ochre, performs a grounded, emotive movement on a dimly lit stage. She is draped in textured, neutral-toned fabrics that flow with her posture, capturing the "fire" and spirit that the name Bangarra represents in the Wiradjuri language. © Bangarra Dance Theatre

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Bangarra Dance Theatre shares 65,000 years of culture through powerful contemporary dance. Take a premium cultural journey into First Nations storytelling.

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