28/03/2026
Join local Indonesian artists Alfira and Murtala from Suara Dance for an afternoon of movement, music, and Indonesian food in the gardens at Nambucca Valley Phoenix Ltd
April 11 4pm
Artist bios
As co-directors of Suara Dance, Alfira and Murtala are known for their dynamic integration of dance, body percussion, and music - grounded in deep cultural traditions and lived intercultural experience. Originally from Aceh, Murtala is a master of Acehnese sitting song-dances and Rapai Geleng, with decades of experience as a choreographer, educator, and cultural leader. Alfira, of Acehnese-Irish heritage, is a movement artist and founder of Suara Dance, whose work bridges Indonesia and Australia through performance, education, and community connection. Together, their work is driven by storytelling, rhythm, and collective energy. They have toured nationally and internationally, performing across festivals, theatres, remote community, and collaborating with leading artists from Indonesia and Australia. They’re excited to bring their practice back home and share it with their local community.
