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dance company was founded in 1994, although its beginnings lie in a community dance program in 1988. It has completed residencies in
Lajamanu (1989 and 1990) and continues to work with that community.[1]
Description
The company is located at Harbour View Plaza in Darwin.[2] It seeks to engage community members in its productions, applying
community cultural development practice in their work over many years. It focuses on engaging with
Indigenous Australians and their communities.[1][3]
A seniors dance group, the "Grey Panthers", has also been formed.[1]
Awards
Nominated, 2000 Northern Territory Human Rights Awards for work with refugees and migrants, Sticks ‘n’ Stones project.[citation needed]
Winner 2009 Australian Business Arts Foundation Giving Award: SA and NT Australian business and the arts Giving Award for Milpirri 2008 with the Milpirri Management Committee and Rio Tinto Aboriginal Fund[citation needed]
Shortlisted 2010 Australian Dance Award Outstanding Achievement in Youth or Community Dance. The Cook, The Queen and the Kelly[citation needed]
Winner 2013 Australian Dance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth or Community Dance. Eight to Eighty - the Architecture of Age[citation needed]