All of the mob at Adder Rock, Freezin.
Yulu Burri Ba - Dancers of the sand and the sea. This initiative is to address current shortfalls in Indigenous Cultural opportunities as well as assisting attempts to preserve both land and culture. The beginning of an expanding base for opportunity in the Cultural/performing Arts industry, we hope the dance group becomes a stepping stone or building block for young people to shape their own destiny.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Keep an eye Out
Bayside Bulletin were over to talk to the dancers and take photo's for their story. A few dancers braved the cold and painted up. Can't wait to see the photo's soon.
Raymond Boy came up for a game of footy before the photo's and Alfred. Kathy, Exavier, Leanne and Sienna come along too. Again the dancers turned up on time and ready for action. Remona, Jeleisha, Helen, Kyalla, Amanda, Namulli, Nunanya, Eugene, Tiga and Reilly all danced and posed up for them camera's.
Thanks for the time to come and find out more about our people and our beautiful island home. We'll all be getting a copy of the next issue.
Raymond Boy came up for a game of footy before the photo's and Alfred. Kathy, Exavier, Leanne and Sienna come along too. Again the dancers turned up on time and ready for action. Remona, Jeleisha, Helen, Kyalla, Amanda, Namulli, Nunanya, Eugene, Tiga and Reilly all danced and posed up for them camera's.
Thanks for the time to come and find out more about our people and our beautiful island home. We'll all be getting a copy of the next issue.
Welcome Big whales
Thank you to all the organisers of the annual Lantern parade and whale welcoming at Adder Rock for our opportunity to come and be a part of a special time for us all on the island and along the coasts.
Dancing up the storm on Saturday 26th July was good fun... to watch, it would have been more fun up there. All the dancers were so confident and happy. They made us all proud, thanks to Josh for making the day one to remember with his Songs.
With at least 30 of us on the bus, the dancers were Jeleisha, Remona, Guyanna, Helen, Gavin, Valley, Amanda, Kyalla, Mirakai, Kevin, Reilly, Tiga, Tamirakai, Patrick, Jedda, Learna, Yulu, Huny, Sila, Shara Jeneequa, Eugene and Emit on Didge.
Deadly to see everyone dancing so deadly and knowing the song and dance!
Dancing up the storm on Saturday 26th July was good fun... to watch, it would have been more fun up there. All the dancers were so confident and happy. They made us all proud, thanks to Josh for making the day one to remember with his Songs.
With at least 30 of us on the bus, the dancers were Jeleisha, Remona, Guyanna, Helen, Gavin, Valley, Amanda, Kyalla, Mirakai, Kevin, Reilly, Tiga, Tamirakai, Patrick, Jedda, Learna, Yulu, Huny, Sila, Shara Jeneequa, Eugene and Emit on Didge.
Deadly to see everyone dancing so deadly and knowing the song and dance!
Deadly Sports Expo Just Got Deadlier
On Monday 21st June we traveled over to Capalaba College to open their big sports day. There were Olympians, Australian and state reps and professional sporting stars.
There were a few schools there from around the area and we hope to see Dunwich going over again next year.
On Didge was Matty, backing him up dancing ws lil brother Kutta, Tiga, Reilly, Tu-wai, Ngirri, Maretta, Kim and Kaiyu; Patty sang.
The kids are getting there confidence up and good to see some old faces getting involved again.
There were a few schools there from around the area and we hope to see Dunwich going over again next year.
On Didge was Matty, backing him up dancing ws lil brother Kutta, Tiga, Reilly, Tu-wai, Ngirri, Maretta, Kim and Kaiyu; Patty sang.
The kids are getting there confidence up and good to see some old faces getting involved again.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Little big stars
On Friday night we rocked the local bowls club at the Point, for a womens gathering and of course the little fulla's stole the show.
With Jahlow on didge, Patty singing, Maretta, Morgan, Jared, Jedda, Tiga, Reilly, Tu-Wai, Ngirri n me dancing, it was a mad gig. Good to see Paulie's kids up there together and even the grand kids, the old people would have been smiling down. After a big break of not playing, Jahlow didn't skip a beat and played like he hadn't stopped. Everyone should be proud and I'm sure we're all happy to be part of a deadly group to dance with after not dancing for so long.
We danced for a private function and it felt good to sit down and enjoy a meal together afterwards. It was an interesting experience, beginning when we were getting ready, can't wait for our next opportunity....
Too deadly!!!!
With Jahlow on didge, Patty singing, Maretta, Morgan, Jared, Jedda, Tiga, Reilly, Tu-Wai, Ngirri n me dancing, it was a mad gig. Good to see Paulie's kids up there together and even the grand kids, the old people would have been smiling down. After a big break of not playing, Jahlow didn't skip a beat and played like he hadn't stopped. Everyone should be proud and I'm sure we're all happy to be part of a deadly group to dance with after not dancing for so long.
We danced for a private function and it felt good to sit down and enjoy a meal together afterwards. It was an interesting experience, beginning when we were getting ready, can't wait for our next opportunity....
Too deadly!!!!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Our First Wadamah
What a deadly one it was too for our first time together. All the little people were so deadly!
On Sunday 16th May we performed at the Southern Cross Catholic College in Scarbourogh. Some of us were leaving the island on the 7am barge just to get there and some of the younger ones were having trouble sleeping from the excitement.
Tiga and Reilly know we can do it "We've done it mum" they said on our way home. Yep, we've taken the first steps boys. Believe in ourselves and the worlds our oyster - qwampi lol.
Thank you Raymond (Nunka) for the beautiful job you did singing and talking through the dance meanings etc. The way you begun was something I always wanted to see and seldom do, we have to acknowledge the almighty ones first. Too deadly you are, but you know that.
Mara and lil bub in belly joined in and made it that bit more extra special and we are grateful, thank you also for driving out, bringing with you Garlan, Nunka, Meika, Nyarri and Casia. Thank you supporters!
Big thanks to Tuwai n Ngirri for putting in there all and loving their dance. And to Nan Corin for helping them to get their. We hope you got back to the fair in time and had a deadly day all together.
Tiga was pumped for weeks and excited all the way to the stage, he makes his mum so proud, good example for brothers coming through. Always dancing, always loving it, he don't ever stop. Reilly was able to help the other younger fulla's pick up the dancers and we thought it was deadly for him to show such leadership. Too deadly Reilly, looking after mob!
Patrick you always dance beautifully (and of course I'm going to say that, chuckle), you explain what needs to be done with such patience and the way you get the boys ready to dance is really something. Thank you for your huge contributions to getting this group to where it is.
Photo's coming soon, stay posted for details of our next event.
On Sunday 16th May we performed at the Southern Cross Catholic College in Scarbourogh. Some of us were leaving the island on the 7am barge just to get there and some of the younger ones were having trouble sleeping from the excitement.
Tiga and Reilly know we can do it "We've done it mum" they said on our way home. Yep, we've taken the first steps boys. Believe in ourselves and the worlds our oyster - qwampi lol.
Thank you Raymond (Nunka) for the beautiful job you did singing and talking through the dance meanings etc. The way you begun was something I always wanted to see and seldom do, we have to acknowledge the almighty ones first. Too deadly you are, but you know that.
Mara and lil bub in belly joined in and made it that bit more extra special and we are grateful, thank you also for driving out, bringing with you Garlan, Nunka, Meika, Nyarri and Casia. Thank you supporters!
Big thanks to Tuwai n Ngirri for putting in there all and loving their dance. And to Nan Corin for helping them to get their. We hope you got back to the fair in time and had a deadly day all together.
Tiga was pumped for weeks and excited all the way to the stage, he makes his mum so proud, good example for brothers coming through. Always dancing, always loving it, he don't ever stop. Reilly was able to help the other younger fulla's pick up the dancers and we thought it was deadly for him to show such leadership. Too deadly Reilly, looking after mob!
Patrick you always dance beautifully (and of course I'm going to say that, chuckle), you explain what needs to be done with such patience and the way you get the boys ready to dance is really something. Thank you for your huge contributions to getting this group to where it is.
Photo's coming soon, stay posted for details of our next event.
Friday, April 16, 2010
“Revitilising Our Culture”
Appearing at schools, community events, special occasions, opening ceremonies, private functions and festivals.
Traditional dance, didgeridoo performance, workshops, tours and traditional dance supplies.
Dreaming Statement: Through connecting up for the land and culture, we play an active role in organising gatherings to encourage greater community involvement, passing on traditional song, dance, stories and providing the time and place to connect back with nature once more. We believe in being consciously responsible and aim for the concept of “thriving” in our lifetime.
Malula Tabil ban is about representing our people, land and culture with the honour, integrity and the respect it is definitely worthy of. Through a team focus we will share our journey’s and support each other achieve our potential. Our culture is a huge gift to us all, one we look forward to sharing with the world.
Orders taken for dance wear, to organise all other bookings/purchases please contact Patrick Coolwell - 0437 454 628, pattycools@live.com.au
Traditional dance, didgeridoo performance, workshops, tours and traditional dance supplies.
Mulula Tabil ban Dancers Of Minjerribah
(Sand and the Sea of North Stradbroke Island)
Dreaming Statement: Through connecting up for the land and culture, we play an active role in organising gatherings to encourage greater community involvement, passing on traditional song, dance, stories and providing the time and place to connect back with nature once more. We believe in being consciously responsible and aim for the concept of “thriving” in our lifetime.
Malula Tabil ban is about representing our people, land and culture with the honour, integrity and the respect it is definitely worthy of. Through a team focus we will share our journey’s and support each other achieve our potential. Our culture is a huge gift to us all, one we look forward to sharing with the world.
The group is made up of men, women and children and can facilitate on going school workshops to develop dances to perform at a school event. An all male didgeridoo workshop is available also. The group are mostly relatives or members who have a close connection to the Island. Ranging in ages from 1 to 50, with different experience levels and styles. Some have been dancing for a little and some have danced since they were big enough too. Check out our website to find out more on our dancers.
By performing dances from Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island Qld Australia), facilitating workshops and by being involved in environmental/conservation efforts, we educate whilst having fun and engaging with the audience. Appearing at schools, community events, special occasions, opening ceremonies, private functions and festivals. Soon we hope to provide full time positions for dancers/ land care and conservationist roles in our community as well as organising language revitilisation, story telling, gathering and hunting, artistic expression, enterprise for self sufficiency and touring.
We have just began by clearing the site of one of our dance grounds and are preparing to come together more often for fun, learning, sharing and to perform. To get involved as a volunteer or dancer please contact us.
Orders taken for dance wear, to organise all other bookings/purchases please contact Patrick Coolwell - 0437 454 628, pattycools@live.com.au
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