Photo: Elliott Clarke
Showing and Q&A
When: Friday, September 25, 6-7pm
Where: The Breakout at The Mill, 154 Angas St, Kaurna Yarta
Cost: $10 (+ booking fee)
Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to grab a drink. This event will be 1 hour (including a Q&A).
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This showing and Q&A will be held in The Breakout. Please come to The Mill at 154 Angas Street, the bar will be open to grab a drink before we take you through to The Breakout.
Please arrive at 5:45pm for a 6pm sharp start.
This event will be 1 hour (including the Q&A).
Accessibility
Disability access is available via our Angas St entrance, access the pedestrian ramp on the corner of Gunson St to get to our front door, which will be open.
The Mill has concrete flooring throughout with no internal steps and a disability toilet on site.
Read more in-depth information on our accessibility web page.
If you have questions or would like to talk to one of The Mill team contact info@themilladelaide.com
Yaitya is the first development of dance theatre work by Keisha Barrow (Wills).
The idea for Yaitya comes from Keisha's experiences of disconnection and grief alongside the many ways we find connection, identity and belonging, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. The work will explore familial cultural identity, the return to her mob and how her Aboriginal culture has shaped the person she is today.
Keisha will be working with Kaine Sultan-Babij as artistic mentor throughout the residency, Tiarna Power as dancer/collaborator and Sascha Budimski consulting on sound design. She has also been supported by Caleena Sansbury conceiving and planning for the residency.
The showing will be followed by a short Q&A with Keisha and her collaborative team, hosted by The Mill CEO/Artistic Director Katrina Lazaroff. Audiences will have the opportunity to ask questions about the development and provide feedback about the performance.
About the artists:
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Keisha Barrow is a Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri artist with over 20 years of experience in dance, specialising in Cultural dance, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop.
Her artistic journey began in childhood through calisthenics and acrobatics, later expanding into choreography and performance with Riverland Youth Theatre and Kurruru Youth Performing Arts.
A graduate of NAISDA Dance College and AC Arts, she has performed with Bangarra at the Sydney Opera House, as a core dancer with WAYIN:THI for Gluttony and contributed to major festivals including the Australian Youth Dance Festival, and worked alongside cultural leaders like Uncle Karl, Uncle Moogy and ODAS at Indigenous AFL events.
Now an Aboriginal Community Education Officer at Victor Harbor Primary School, Keisha teaches dance to Nunga students and creates across a range of mediums including dot painting, weaving, sculpture, and song. Her work is deeply rooted in culture, community, and storytelling.
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Tiarna Power is a proud young Ngarrindjeri and Narungga emerging artist, deeply dedicated to her craft and culture. With 15 years of training in hip-hop at Flava Dance Studios, she has refined her skills through various stage performances and productions, as well as more intimate showcases. Recently, her artistic journey has expanded to include traditional dance, participating in groups like WAYIN:THI produced by The Mill and Of Desert and Sea. This involvement has sparked her passion for contemporary Indigenous dance, leading her to train at NAISDA for a time. Tiarna’s unwavering commitment to her heritage and artistic expression continues to shape her unique voice in the dance community, making her a powerful presence in the world of performance.
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Arrernte and Gurindji Contemporary Dance Artist, Kaine Sultan-Babij, is making a lasting impact on the world of dance and drag.
With a background that includes performing with Leigh Warren and Dancers, Bangarra Dance Theatre, and the Australian Dance Theatre, Kaine has skilfully blended Contemporary Dance and Contemporary Indigenous Dance. Based in Kaurna Country, Kaine stands as an Independent Dancer and Choreographer, contributing to the vibrant Australian performing arts scene.
Beyond Kaine's achievements in the dance world, the emergence of Estelle, a captivating Drag Performer and Persona, has added another layer to their artistic repertoire. Estelle quickly gained recognition, establishing herself as a standout performer in the Adelaide Drag Scene. Through electrifying performances, Estelle has earned a respected place in the realm of drag.
Together, Kaine and Estelle embody a powerful fusion of Tradition, creativity, and contemporary expression, making a lasting impression on the dance and drag communities in Australia.
Photo: Elliott Clarke
This residency has support from
