Masepah Banu

Masepah is one of Australia’s most experienced traditional Torres Strait Islander and
Aboriginal Dancers; he graduated from NAISDA, the National Aboriginal Dance
Academy in 1996, Masepah is a Malu Kiai – Boigu Islander, From the Koedal-Augudhalaige clan, the Crocodile is his totem. He is one of the original Members of the Ngaru Dance Company Sydney’s first professional independent indigenous dance troupe formed in 1993, he has danced for over 20 years nationally and internationally.

RESUME WITH DESCENDANCE AND JOSE CALARCO

*2012

Descendance Vietnam Tour, Hue, Danang, Ho Chi Minh.

*2012

Descendance Aboriginal Business Awards Sydney Town Hall.

*2012

Descendance Hawaii Tour Honolulu Festival.

*2011

Descendance Tour of Moscow promote Australia Week Performances and Media.

*2011

Descendance Tour of Hawaii Honolulu Festival.

*2011

Descendance Tour of Qatar for the Asian Soccer Cup.

*2010

Descendance: Tour of Serbia and Italy, performing at two of Europe’s prestige festivals: The Guca Festival (Serbia) and Natibongo Festival (North-West Italy).

*2010

Zenadh Kes Mari Dance Group: Coordinator and performer for the group, Performed at schools and for Government agencies.

*2006-2010

Beizam Koedal TSI Dance Troupe: performed in Canberra at schools, performances for the Governor General, Government agencies, and at the Melbourne Yarra Festival.

*2006-2010

Taigai Zugubau TSI Dance Troupe: performed at the Sunshine Coast Dreaming Festival and Woodford Festival.

*1996-2005

Gerib Sik TSI Dance Troupe: performed in Canberra for schools and Government agencies.

*1996

Ngaru: performed in “Gammon Ol Yarns” at Bondi Pavilion a traditional and contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dance Theatre show.

*1996*

Ngaru: Tour of Japan.

*1994-1996

Ngaru: performances in Sydney, Corporate work, Conventions, Schools, Community Work, Radio Work, Festivals, Jails, Cruise Liners, Workshops, Galleries, Theatre, Museums, Expos, Recording and assignments for The Australian Government.

*1983 – 1994

Boigu Dance Team: performed at family gatherings, weddings, Tombstone opening, schools and for Government agencies