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flag Frances Rings, a Mirning artist, became the first Australian to win the Venice Biennale Danza’s Lifetime Achievement in Dance on International Women’s Day 2026.

flag On International Women’s Day 2026, Frances Rings, artistic director of Bangarra Dance Theatre, became the first Australian to win the Lifetime Achievement in Dance award at the Venice Biennale Danza, honoring her leadership and choreography centered on First Nations stories. flag A Mirning woman, Rings has led Bangarra since 2023, continuing its mission to share Indigenous narratives through dance. flag Her work, inspired by identity, nature, and colonization, has gained global recognition, including a planned performance in Venice. flag The award highlights Bangarra’s enduring legacy since its 1989 founding and the broader impact of women trailblazers in Australian culture, sport, and activism.

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