Tenaya Baker is a proud Murrawarri and Gumbaynggirr woman raised on Gumbaynggirr Country. She began dancing at just two years old, sparking a lifelong passion for movement, creativity, and performance. Trained in hip hop, tap, and musical theatre, Tenaya is drawn to styles that blend strong technical foundation with powerful storytelling.
Before commencing her training at NAISDA, Tenaya performed in Naidu Theatre Company’s production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and participated in a range of intensive musical theatre workshops and masterclasses, refining her stage presence and deepening her performance skills.
Inspired by Bangarra Dance Theatre, Tenaya aspires to pursue a professional career in dance. Through her studies at NAISDA, she continues to strengthen her cultural connection, expand her artistry, and elevate her technical excellence.
In 2025 Tenaya performed in NAISDA’s Mid-Year Show wulbangadhi wabarangya, Vivid Light Show and the End of Year Show Echoing the Future, celebrating the strength, stories, and future of First Nations dance.