Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced its Russell Page Graduate dancers for 2025. They are Arabana and Gurindji man Eli Clarke, and Biripi and Worimi woman Roxie Syron.

Both will join Bangarra in January next year, receiving training and mentoring while working as full-time members of the ensemble for performances and touring seasons.

Clarke and Syron were selected from more than 30 applicants, following auditions held in September this year.

Roxie Syron and Eli Clarke. Phoot © Daniel Boud

Clarke is a proud Arabana and Gurindji performer from Alice Springs NT, who left his hometown for Sydney at the age of 16 to pursue training in the performing arts. Recent appearances include performing in West Side Story with Opera Australia and performing alongside Courtney Act in the World Pride Opening Ceremony.

Syron is a proud descendant of the Biripi and Worimi nations of the Mid North Coast in NSW and grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. She began dancing at the age of five, and has trained full time in classical and contemporary dance with Tanya Pearson Academy, and full time with...