Tilona Eades is a proud Baard woman from Broome, situated on the north coast of Western Australia. Her ancestral lineage traces back to Lombadina, further grounding her connection to culture and Country. She has been involved in dance from a young age, achieving both her Bronze and Silver Medallions in ballroom dance. Tilona has performed at events including Mardi Gras and various cabaret productions, and from 2022 to 2024 she had the privilege of performing with the Indigenous contemporary dance group Burrb Wanggarraju Nurlu.
In 2022, she was selected to participate in Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Rekindling program. In 2025, she completed her Certificate IV at NAISDA Dance College, performing in the mid-year production Wulbangadhi Wabarangya and the end-of-year production Echoing the Future. She is currently continuing her studies towards a Diploma in Dance.
During her time at NAISDA, Tilona aims to deepen her cultural knowledge while further developing her technical and performance skills in order to pursue broader professional opportunities. Her long-term goal is to join a professional dance company, such as Bangarra Dance Theatre, following the completion of her training.