Burra Bumal: In-School Dance Workshops

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11 May 2026 – 15 May 2026

Campbelltown Arts Centre and NAISDA Dance College are proud to present Burra Bumal, a program that offers dynamic in-school dance workshops and an intensive mentorship program designed to empower young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through culture, and to nurture dance pathways.  

High schools across Western Sydney and the local Macarthur region are invited to register for free workshops, where students will explore cultural and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance. These sessions provide an inspiring introduction to the style, and a stepping stone for those considering applying for the 2026 Burra Bumal Mentorship Program. 

REGISTER HERE

Applications close Friday 20 March 2026

RISK ASSESSMENT(PDF, 351KB)

Kiarn Doyle is a proud man from the Dunghutti & Gomeroi Nations. He was born on Bundjalung country and grew up on Dharug & Gundungurra country. 

Kiarn was awarded the Russel Page graduate of 2020 with Bangarra Dance Theatre, after studying at Naisda Dance College. After a performing five years with Bangarra, Kiarn went on to become an independent artist, performing with the WA Ballet, Brisbane festival and at the Serendipity Festival in India.  

Kiarn has also worked with Rekindling Youth Program, Burral Bumal Program and Gawura Cultural Immersion teaching cultural workshops in schools, as well as cultural performances. 

Hannah Hansen is a contemporary dancer and proud member of Jannawi Dance Clan. She trained at The McDonald College, where she undertook intensive pre-professional dance studies, and later continued her full-time training at Brent Street, further refining her technique across contemporary, commercial and performance disciplines. 

As a performer with Jannawi Dance Clan, Hannah works at the intersection of contemporary dance and First Nations cultural practice. Most recently, she performed in Sydney Festival at the Sydney Opera House in the major production Garrigarrang Badu, a large-scale First Nations contemporary dance work. Through her work with Jannawi, she engages in projects that honour Dharug culture, Blak matriarchy and intergenerational knowledge sharing. 

Hannah brings strong technical training, grounded cultural respect and dynamic stage presence to her practice. She is passionate about using dance as a vehicle for connection, empowerment and the continuation of living cultural traditions. 

For more information, please contact:

Celeste Wrona
Education Officer
Celeste.Wrona@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au