Stunning First Nations dance work at The Art House

Two alumni of the Central Coast’s own NASIDA Dance College, Thomas E.S Kelly and Taree Sansbury, will perform their thoughtprovoking and awardwinning dance work SILENCE at The Art House, Wyong, on March 23.

A spokesperson said SILENCE is an important piece of First Nations storytelling and social commentary told through dance.

“It uses beating drums, evocative lighting and seven powerful dancers united on a stage slowly engulfed in dirt to start a conversation for the return of Indigenous lands,” the spokesperson said.

“The performance not only speaks to the struggles and presenting diversity on stage and supporting the creative talent of the Central Coast, The Art House hopes the work may act as an entry point to complex conversations and contribute to cultural awareness within the community.

“Audiences will be captivated by dynamic choreography, live percussion on stage, elements of spoken word and haunting lighting to create a fully immersive dance theatre experience,” the spokesperson said.

“Thomas and Taree created Karul Projects in 2017 to increase and highlight First Nations bodies, voices and stories, and to create more opportunities for employment