Vitalstatistix and Karul Projects present Shake A Leg dance classes hosted by Minjungbal-Yugambeh, Wiradjuri and Ni-Vanuatu man Thomas E.S. Kelly, as part of the 2025 Dockside Festival.
Energy packed to make you sweat, laugh and move all whilst sharing in rich First Nations culture. This dance class is for everyone. Come along, clap your hands, stomp your feet and shake those legs while sharing cultural stories through Indigenous dance.
Access: Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in.
Workshop attendees are invited to be part of a 15-minute performance which will take place in Hart’s Mill on Saturday 8th February at 5:30pm, and Sunday 9th February at 4pm.
About Thomas E.S. Kelly
Choreographer and Performer Thomas is a proud Minjungbal, Wiradjuri and Ni-Vanuatu man. Thomas graduated in 2012 from NAISDA Dance College and has since worked with Vicki Van Hout, Shaun Parker and Company, Branch Nebula, ERTH, Chunky Move, Dancenorth, The FARM, Tasdance, Outer Urban Projects and Urban Theatre Projects. His choreographic credits include his Green Room Award winning work [MIS]CONCEIVE, CO_EX_EN, SANDCIRCLE and SSHIFTT. VESSEL for Outer Urban Projects, MASS for Chunky Move and Junjeiri Ballun – Gurul Gaureima for Tasdance. Thomas creates work that explores high intensity physical performance, from a cultural practice fused with contemporary, incorporating voice and physical percussion. Creating work that ebbs and flows while mimicking nature, Thomas explores contemporary issues that offer an opportunity to learn and develop. Karul Projects is situated in South East Qld and Northern NSW. Thomas is the 2018 Dreaming Award Recipient and a 2019 American Australian Association Alumni. Thomas was also awarded the 2017 Green Room Award for Outstanding Choreography by an Emerging Artist/Choreographer for [MIS]CONCEIVE.
Supporters
Shake A Leg is supported by Port Adelaide Enfield Council.
