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Nandhu | I.B.I.S

  • 13 May 2020
  • Torres Strait Islands, Thursday Island, Murray Island

Nandhu (pronounced Naan-du) means ‘to be close’ in Wiradjuri language.

Nandhu takes you on a journey through the bed rock of some of our iconic productions, through film excerpts, interviews, articles, and behind-the-scenes video content. Discover the community connections, cultural stories and creative research and development underpinning these important works.

This Nandhu experience focusses on the 2015 production I.B.I.S, choreographed by Deborah Brown and Waangenga Blanco, and inspired by the culture and people of the Torres Strait.

Watch Excerpts from I.B.I.S
Experience this joyful work, which explores life on the Torres Strait Islands, where despite the challenges of displacement and climate change, culture remains strong and the people optimistic.
Meet the Clan
In this interview, Deborah Brown and Waangenga Blanco discuss the inspiration for I.B.I.S, and how they then shaped these ideas into movement.
Return to Country
Wander through this image gallery from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait and learn more about the cultural activities Bangarra participates in and facilitates whilst on Country.
Watch Bangarra's Rekindling - Thursday Island 2018
2018 marked the sixth year of Bangarra’s youth program, Rekindling. In this short documentary, Rekindling participants from Thursday Island and the Northern Peninsula Area talk about their experiences in the program.
Cultural Insights
Discover the importance of 'sit down' dances within Torres Strait Islander Cultures as explained by Peggy Misi, Bangarra Alumna, and Cultural Consultant and Lyricist for I.B.I.S.
Listen to Tup Song (Sardine Song)
This lively a cappella 'sit down' song and dance tells the story of the little sardine fish outwitting the people and escaping being caught.
Get Moving
Deborah Brown joins Dance Artists Nicola Sabatino and Tyrel Dulvarie in teaching a sit down dance from I.B.I.S - Tup Song (Sardine Song).
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