BLAK FUTURES

In a revolutionary moment for dance in this country, Blak Futures is an unprecedented two day event that sees some of our fiercest Blak artists converge on Kaurna Yerta to plant the seeds of the future of blak dance. 

A collaboration between Australian Dance Theatre, BlakDance and Adelaide Festival’s Time to Talk series, Blak Futures sees First Nations Artistic Directors from funded dance companies gather on Kaurna Yerta to plant the seeds of the future of blak dance and artistry in this country.

Facilitated by Marilyn Miller and Wesley Enoch AM, Blak Futures will see artists Gary Lang (NT Dance Company), Frances Rings (Bangarra Dance Theatre), Jacob Boehme (Idja Dance Theatre), Dalisa Pigram (Marrugeku), Daniel Riley (Australian Dance Theatre), Joel Bray (Joel Bray Dance) and Thomas E.S Kelly and Taree Sansbury (Karul Projects) reimagine what dance can be in this country.

On Saturday 16 March, Blak Futures begins with an intimate day of discussion, networking and consultation between national arts leaders designed exclusively local blak dance practitioners. On Sunday 17 March, we open up The Odeon to the public for a day of inspiring conversations and game changing ideas.

This unprecedented two-day event will begin with an intimate consultation with First Nations dancers from across South Australia, before opening to the public on the second day for a series of game-changing conversations with some of the nation’s fiercest Blak leaders.

Artist registrations are now open for First Nations dance practitioners and/or dance collectives.

Tickets for general public sessions on Sunday 17 March are free and available via Adelaide Festival.

SATURDAY 16 MARCH, 2024

Blak Futures begins with an intimate day of consultation between Blak dance leaders from around the country and First Nations dance practitioners based on Kaurna Yerta.

Sessions will include open space discussions, PechaKucha-style pitching sessions and the opportunity to plan for the future of the sector.

The PechaKucha style session will see participants introduce their practice and their work. All participants will craft a 10-slide presentation with a time limit of 20 seconds per slide. Rehearsal time and assistance will be made available to all participants.

To register your interest, please fill out our artist EOI form

SUNDAY 17 MARCH, 2024

Following a day of intensive consultation, Blak Futures opens up to the public for an afternoon of thrilling ideas and provocations from our Blak Futures delegates.

Bookings are free but essential. Ticket buyers may also add a ticket to the 5pm performance of Australian Dance Theatre’s Marrow.

WHEN 
Sun 17 Mar, 12pm - 1:30pm

WHERE
The Odeon
57a Queen Street, Norwood, Kaurna Yerta
Find detailed venue information on the venue page here >>

TICKETS
General admission
FREE, registration required