Michael Leslie (dancer) facts for kids
Michael Leslie is an amazing Indigenous Australian dancer and choreographer. He has done a lot to help the performing arts in Australia.
Michael Leslie's Career and Achievements
Michael Leslie has helped create many important groups. These groups support dance and theatre in Australia. Some of them include:
- Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts
- Black Swan Theatre Company
- Marrugeku Physical Theatre
- NAISDA Dance College
He also started a special program called the Michael Leslie Pilbara Performing Arts Program. This program helps children in the Pilbara area learn about dancing and acting.
In 1993, Michael made history! He choreographed, or created the dances for, the very first Aboriginal Australian musical. It was called Bran Nue Dae.
Later, in 2018, he performed in a show called 3 point 3. This show was presented by the Ochre Contemporary Dance Company.
Awards and Recognition
Michael Leslie has received important awards for his work.
In 1979, he won a special award called the Churchill Fellowship. This award helped him continue his studies in 1981.
In 2010, he received the Red Ochre Award from the Australia Council for the Arts. This award is given to Indigenous artists who have made a big impact. Michael received A$50,000 with this award.
