McKnight Institute International Choreographer Fellow 2020

Thomas E.S. Kelly

Thomas is a proud Minjungbal-Yugambeh, Wiradjuri, Ni-Vanuatu man.

In 2017 Thomas co-created Karul Projects, a new company led by new First Nation voices telling new stories. Thomas creates work that explores high intensity physical works stemming from a cultural practice fused with contemporary dance, which incorporates voice and physical percussion.

Thomas was part of BlakLAB at the APAM Gathering at Asia Topa in 2020 and went on to be named the 2020 McKnight Institute International Choreographer Fellow.