YULUGI MARUMALI
"DANCE TO HEAL"

Shae Duncan is a proud Gamilaraay Women from Moree NSW.
She is a graduate of National Aboriginal and Islander Skills Developement Association (NAISDA) Dance College with a Diploma in Professional Dance Performance.
Throughout her dance career she has explored many styles of dance from traditional cultural dance, contemporary, jazz, ballet and more.
Whilst studying Shae has performed at festivals such as Message Sticks, Yabun, Garma, and the Australian Youth Dance Festival.
‘Yulugi Marumali’ is a local dance company based in Moree NSW managed by Shae Duncan. Shae uses Yulugi Marumali to promote self-development and healing within the community by opening a space where youth can learn and share through dance.
Through Yulugi Marumali Shae has successfully engaged her dance group in cultural festivals, gatherings, openings, community performances, “Moree Block Party”, art exhibitions, mural openings and more. Yulugi Marumali offers young indigenous youth the opportunity to learn rhythm, balance, and music in a social setting that enhances the benefits of traditional movement.
Shae aims to build self-identity, confidence and leadership by raising strong individuals through dance.
As a freelance dancer, Shae has toured interactive kids show ‘Datiwuy Dreaming’, collaborating with NAISDA Dance College, Musica Viva and cultural tutors from North East Arnhem Land to offer cultural awareness to schools.
Shae has performed as a backup dancer for Australia Day Live Concert Sydney whilst also dancing internationally at the Gawai and Indigenous Celebrations festival in Indonesia.
Shae has worked with Beyond Empathy as a performer, teacher, and choreographer for events such as ‘The Festival of the Brave’ and ‘The Brolga Festival’.
Shae has taught dance at the Gomeroi Language Culture & Dance Camp with a following performance in Tamworth.
As a freelance artist, Shae has proudly danced at the 50th Tent Embassy Canberra performing choreography from the acclaimed Indigenous Australian dancer/choreographer Micheal Leslie.
Shae has been featured in music videos with various Australian Musicians whilst also gaining training/mentorship/development with Desert Pea Medias “Crossroads Project” choreographing for 2 community Events “This Is Us” in Bourke and “Yarran Dhu” Festival in Moree.