Angourie Dance

Angourie Dance is a youth-focused contemporary dance program based in the Clarence Valley on Yaegl Country, co-founded by acclaimed artists Jade Dewi Tyas Tunggal and Janessa Dufty. Drawing on their international careers, they offer high-quality, inclusive, accessible dance experiences that empower young people across the Northern Rivers.

Janessa, an acclaimed Filipino-Australian dancer and educator from Yamba, brings experience from Sydney Dance Company and Black Grace, offering a generous, artistically enriching approach. Jade Dewi, a Javanese-Australian choreographer and certified BMC® educator, is renowned for interdisciplinary dance theatre work and leadership in regional arts, transcultural collaboration, and youth dance.

Together, they nurture a culturally rich, inclusive generation. Angourie Dance creates a safe space for creativity, self-expression, and connection, prioritising access for First Nations, CALD, and underrepresented youth—redefining regional arts engagement.