(Prepared by the NAISDA Board of Studies)
Mission
To challenge our Developing Artists to learn, create, aspire, so as to be the artists and cultural leaders for tomorrow.
Principles
Include a commitment to:
The provision of a learning environment that culturally affirms, supports and contributes to the artistic, intellectual and performance skills of our Developing Artists; and
Explore, facilitate and grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s sense of identity through dance and culture in a running, challenging and inspiring educational environment.
Key messages:
Nourish our future artists, expanding their technique and practice with a greater sense of culture, innovation, justice and humanity.
Grow creative, informed and reflective practice in an environment of listening, collaboration and respect.
Partner with Indigenous communities, empowering them through performative expressions of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Partner with international arts, educational and Indigenous organisations to facilitate understanding and to grow international Indigenous arts perspectives.
