Waangenga Blanco is a proud Indigenous man who descends from the Pajinka Wik in Cape York and Meriam Mer (the furthest eastern island in the Torres Strait.) He is an award-winning, globally touring performing artist, specializing in contemporary dance, choreography, and acting. Waangenga’s classes are centred in a uniting of hearts and bodies away from the thinking mind. Drawing on his Indigenous heritage, Waangenga creates an experience connecting you to your country and your own inner landscape, anchored in breath, using the dynamism of the human vessel to transcend and integrate embodiment.

Trauma informed and working in the subtle realms, Waangenga’s movement sessions will have you coming home your body, bringing brightness and lightness to your whole being. No dance history required, no choreography or counts — just gently yet powerfully guided movement, offered to shine your shrine.

Waangenga began his professional career in 2005 with Bangarra Dance Theatre, and became a senior foundational influencer to a new generation of traditionally informed contemporary dance. Finishing up his time with Bangarra in late 2018, Waangenga is now a freelance artist.