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Ella Havelka made history in 2013 as the first Indigenous dancer at the Australian Ballet, a company with a 50-year history. The film follows her life as a descendant of the Wiradjuri people, detailing her upbringing as the only child of a single mother in rural Australia. It covers her entry into the National Ballet School and her formative years with the Bangarra Dance Theatre.
The documentary captures her transition to The Australian Ballet after being invited by artistic director David McAllister. It presents her experiences in a leading ballet company and the significance of her achievements in the context of Indigenous representation in the arts.
Why Watch
- •Meet Ella Havelka, a groundbreaking Indigenous dancer.
- •See the impact of ballet on Indigenous representation.
- •Follow Ella's path from rural Australia to a top ballet company.
Did You Know
•Ella Havelka became the first Indigenous dancer at the Australian Ballet in 2013.
•Ella is a descendant of the Wiradjuri people.
•The Australian Ballet has a history spanning 50 years.
•Ella grew up as the only child of a single mother in rural Australia.
Perfect For
Ballet enthusiastsIndigenous Australian cultureDance history