Festival & Cultural Workshops
Dance with Maatakitj
About this Event
Maatakitj is Noongar song-maker Clint Bracknell from the south coast of Western Australia. He reimagines new songlines infused with dance beats, continuing Noongar connections between song, language and landscapes.
In this workshop Maatakitj invites you to learn the melodies, complex rhythms, and dances for a selection of his new songs in Noongar language. All festival goers are encouraged to join in.
Have a go at pronouncing and singing in Noongar language with Kylie Bracknell, try your hand at the unconventional percussion with Maatakitj, and work with Noongar dancers Rubeun Yorkshire, Jack Collard and Rickeeta Walley on moving like a bamba (stingray) and a yorn (bobtailed lizard).
- Ages 6+
- Limited