Who Are We?
Baring roots from the Eastern Islands of Kenadth Kes, Darnley Island (Erub) and Murray Island (Mer). Our core is grounded by family and the passion of gifting cultural knowledge to the next generation and the world through storytelling, art, song and dance.
Based in Sydney NSW, we are few and far from home (hence the name). We take pride in passing down the birth rights to/through our blood line. We teach our future to stand strong and proud in what is now and forever will be OURS.
Always keeping in mind we are just a small part of something greater.
Based in Sydney NSW, we are few and far from home (hence the name). We take pride in passing down the birth rights to/through our blood line. We teach our future to stand strong and proud in what is now and forever will be OURS.
Always keeping in mind we are just a small part of something greater.
DESCENDANT
by: Jillian Boyd-Bowie
My voice echoes the cries of my forefathers
My feet trek truths of my ancestors
I rise in the essence of my predecessors
In pursuit of visions once dreamt
-this is an extract from-
Growing Up Torres Strait Islander In Australia,
published 2024
by: Jillian Boyd-Bowie
My voice echoes the cries of my forefathers
My feet trek truths of my ancestors
I rise in the essence of my predecessors
In pursuit of visions once dreamt
-this is an extract from-
Growing Up Torres Strait Islander In Australia,
published 2024
What We Offer
Traditional Dance Performances
Showcasing Mimic and Ceremonial dances form the Eastern Islands of the Torres Strait
Interactive Traditional Sit Down Dance workshops
An engaging and interactive crowd pleaser.
These songs and dances are taught and performed seated, therefore caters for a small group of tiny children to a sea of people.
These songs and dances are taught and performed seated, therefore caters for a small group of tiny children to a sea of people.
Torres Strait Island Workshops
A deep dive into the Eastern Islands of the Torres Strait. Information sessions around history, culture, people, the Meriam Mir language, customs and traditions that are still being practiced today.
Workshops can be tailored to accommodate time restraints and age brackets
Story Telling
Tales of myths and legends, our creation stories and significant historical events that shaped Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
COMING SOON!!
Torres Strait Island Contemporary Dance Workshop
Contemporary dance workshops fusing modern contemporary dance with traditional Torres Strait Islander dance motifs.
Suitable for Primary and Secondary aged children.
Suitable for Primary and Secondary aged children.