Chunky Move is located on the unceded lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We respectfully acknowledge the significant contributions of Australia’s First Peoples, and are committed to supporting the continuity of culture and relationship to this land.
Yolanda Lowatta
Yolanda Lowatta is a Geidei woman from Iama, Zenadth Kes and is also of Papua New Guinea & Fijian heritage. In 2016 Yolanda was awarded a Helpmann award for Best Female Dancer in a Dance or Physical Theatre. During her four years with Bangarra Dance Theatre Yolanda danced nationally & internationally. Studying at the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts (ACPA) Yolanda graduated in 2013 with her Diploma in Performing Arts. Throughout her professional dance career Yolanda has danced for Ochre Contemporary Dance Company, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Yt Dingo, Jannawi Dance Clan, Australian Dance Party, Melaine Lane & Hot Brown Honey.
Yolanda has shared her dance knowledge with many up-and-coming dancers while teaching at Austi Dance & Physical Theatre, Brolga Dance Academy, Ballet Centre Canberra and QL2 Dance and TIDDAHS to name a few.
Yolanda is finding her footing in the choreographic world; she has choreographed two solos called Kab Lag & Essor. Early this year a she was accepted to develop and her first ensemble work called Karbai, with Canberra Theatre Centre’s program New Works Program 2025.