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Ngargee dance program
What is Ngargee Dance Program?
'Ngargee' (pronounced Nar- ghee) means 'Ceremony' in the language of the Boonwurrung People of the Kulin Nation. Ngargee Dance Group is a collective of First Nations young women living on the lands of the Kulin Nation in the suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The program is ran under the cultural guidance of Senior Boonwurrung Elder, N'arweet Carolyn Briggs with the support of other First Nations dancers and creatives.
Ngargee Dance Program is an opportunity for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women to connect to culture and Country, learn Boonwurrung language and stories and develop their cultural and creative expression through the teaching of First Nations dancers and artists. The participants meet regularly to learn stories, practice culture, rehearse and participate in ceremony and performance opportunities.
"Ngargee has provided my daughters with not only a platform to express themselves through dance but also a sense of belonging. This has been very important given our distance to family members. The group’s commitment to preserving and promoting Indigenous culture through dance is commendable and has enriched my daughters’ lives in numerous ways."
Supporters
Ngargee Dance Program is proudly supported by the love and strength of the young women, their families and community in Melbourne and the list of in kind and funding support below.
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In Kind
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Marribrynong City Council, Phoenix Youth Centre
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Funding
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VicHealth
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Artists for Kids Culture
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