People

Emma Laverty

First Nations Advisor

Warami! I am a proud Boorooberongal Clanswoman of the Darug Tribe and have been living in the ACT on Ngunnawal Country for over 10 years. I have been dancing for over 35 years, teaching dance for over 22 years, and have a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. In 2022, I established Project Dust, of which I am Founder and Director. This is a contemporary dance space for First Nations Peoples to connect with their culture and community. I am the 2023 ACT NAIDOC Teacher of the Year, ‘23 NAIDOC Too Deadly Award winner, a Keep Kids Safe in Dance Certified Teacher and hold a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management. I look forward to continuing to work with ADP in my role as First Nations advisor and supporting culturally aware and safe spaces for creative work.