Bangarra Dancers and proud Torres Strait Islander women Elma Kris and Nicola Sabatino have together created Whistler, a story inspired by the sacred call of the dugong and its significance to their people.

This production features the First Nations language Kala Lagaw Ya (Central & Western Torres Strait Islands).

Sections of Whistler

Talking Sea Grass
Pregnant Mother
Newborn Calves
Ghost Net
Mating
Whistler

Duration: 24 minutes

Whistler premiered in 2017 as part of the triple bill ONES COUNTRY - the spine of our stories, which included Ngathu, Place, and Whistler.