At a pivotal moment for First Nations contemporary dance, the Symposium-in-Action explores responsible creative practice and how First Nations and non-Indigenous artists create and express together, respecting cultural authority, story and protocol.

This is not a traditional conference. Marking 50 years of NAISDA’s contribution to First Nations dance training, cultural practice and artistic leadership, the full-day Symposium-in-Action brings together artists, dancers, companies, cultural leaders, producers, presenters, educators, researchers and students through creative practice, conversation and sector exchange.

Following a week of First Nations-led choreographic development, leading First Nations choreographers Dr Vicki Van Hout and Jasmin Sheppard will share learnings and work developed on and through the bodies of independent First Nations dancers and non-Indigenous dancers from Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year cohort.

The choreographic process will provide the foundation for creative sharings, artist-to-artist conversations, panels and wider sector exchange to consider the future of First Nations contemporary dance.

We warmly invite First Nations and non-Indigenous participants to gather, witness, listen and contribute.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Public transport

Redfern Station is the closest wheelchair-accessible train station, located about a 650-metre walk away.

Drop-off and rideshare

Carriageworks Way, accessed via 229 Wilson Street (opposite Queen Street).

Parking

Strictly limited on-site parking is available at the end of Carriageworks Way, including designated accessible spaces on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attendees of this event agree to the event Code of Conduct and the event Consent to capture images, video and audio recording.