Charcoal explores the embodiment and physicality of caring for country through visual art and movement. Working with charcoal made on Migunberri country, this extraordinary interdisciplinary dance work embodies the fire that forms it. Charcoal investigates the impacts of land management or lack thereof, as well as the importance of First Nations stewardship.
Charcoal
Keia McGradyCredits
Githabul, Migunberri Lead Artist & Choreographer
Keia McGrady
Githabul, Gaangalu Artist/Dancer
Amarina Toby
Githabul, Migunberri – Yugumbeh Artist/Dancer
Alinta McGrady
Composer
Waveney Yasso
Professional Mentor
Courtney Scheu
BlakDance Creative Producers (for previous two creative developments)
Tom Pritchard, Olivia Adams & Alinta McGrady
Bidjara, Ghungalu and Garingbal Visual Artist
D Harding
Project Partners & Acknowledgements
Charcoal was originally developed as part of the BlakDance Residency Program, with financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland QASP and Access Arts, and additional support from the Brisbane Powerhouse. As Performing Lines TAS’ Aboriginal Arts Mentor for 2023 the further development of Charcoal is supported by the Tasmanian Government through Arts Tasmania’s Aboriginal Arts Program, and Moonah Arts Centre.
