What the work leaves behind.

“I was immensely moved by their interpretation of my song Took The Children Away. This song is my own personal and painful story… it gave me a sense that my story, and the stories of the Stolen Generations, would be carried on by the current generation and learnt from in a way that promotes healing.”

Uncle Archie Roach, singer and songwriter

“As a Stolen Generation person, I would like to thank Dusty Feet Mob for your presentation of Took the Children Away with Uncle Archie Roach at the 2016 Apology Breakfast. We were unashamedly moved to tears. It may be raw but it tells the true story of what happened to many of us. Watching the performance helps me move forward.”

Geoff Cooper, taken 1960, reunited 1975

“For the members of Dusty Feet Mob, dance is as much about education as it is about entertainment. Through their storytelling they bridge gaps, educate the ignorant and foster empathy. A dynamic ensemble, continuously reimagining its performances to meet the audience and the space.”

Mark Waters, Reconciliation SA

“A time of acknowledging our common heart. A heart to empower young people to find their place and purpose; a heart to understand our past; a heart for a better tomorrow.”

Fusion Australia

“Once again, on behalf of Mark Oliphant College, thank you all for your tremendous efforts and for providing us with this wonderful opportunity for cultural immersion.”

Anthea Pounendis, Mark Oliphant College — 11 February 2026

“It was a pleasure to watch your dance troupe at the GO Foundation Cultural Connection day last year. I would absolutely love to be part of the incursion, for our school, and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. To be able to experience what I felt in watching the stories in dance would be amazing for our students and staff.”

Debbie Scholfield, ASETO, Seaton High School — 7 March 2025

“Thanks for an amazing performance! It was great to have you out.”

Natalea Jenkins, Kaurna Plains School — 10 August 2026

“Wonderful feedback has been coming our way regarding the Dusty Feet Mob performance on Monday. So much so that ABHS would very much like to book the Dusty Feet Mob for a Reconciliation Week performance next year.”

Barbara Gillis, Aboriginal Education Teacher, Adelaide Botanic High School — 31 May 2022

“On behalf of all the students and staff at the Adelaide Botanic High School a BIG THANKYOU.”

Barbara Gillis, Adelaide Botanic High School — 31 May 2022

“I recently attended the Power Cup, and my students absolutely loved the cultural dance performance. We were also incredibly proud to have two of our students run the workshop alongside your team.”

Annelise Farrelly, Aboriginal Education / SAASTA Coordinator, Ocean View College — 18 May 2025

“The students (a class of Year 8 boys from Pembroke School, studying the Kaurna language) LOVED your performance! Your enthusiasm and engaging storytelling was contagious, and they all really enjoyed trying out some of the moves. Thank you.”

Libby Twigden, Coordinator of First Nations Languages and Studies, Pembroke School — 4 July 2025

“We were so thrilled to come and watch and join in on your performance in Adelaide during the Fringe. The students were so thrilled and moved by the experience and wanted to write to thank you.”

Libby Twigden, Pembroke School — 26 March 2025

“Dusty Feet Mob connected us all and brought the richness of Aboriginal culture, story-telling and dancing to life in an engaging, interactive and inclusive way. Dusty Feet Mob certainly grounded us and brought our theme alive.”

Trischia Ritchie, SAHT Aboriginal Staff Forum — 14 April 2025

“A big thank you to Dusty Feet Mob for joining us at Umeewarra Downtown and for the beautiful Welcome to Country. It was deadly to have you with us.”

Cat Beaton, Umeewarra Media — 13 November 2023

“Performances have included Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country and meaningful cultural representation through dance. Such dances have been extremely powerful and set the scene for all involved.”

Sonya Gee-Davis, early childhood leader

“This isn’t just another dance crew. Dusty Feet Mob is a community of mentors, artists and Elders supporting each other and passing down a cultural legacy in a space where all are welcome.”

Louise Adele, The Clothesline — Adelaide Fringe 2026

“You can do as much talking as you like, but through song and dance there’s just a different meaning to it.”

Wanita Calyun, ABC

“I like dancing because I feel like I can be myself, and I feel happy about my culture when I dance.”

Rikki-Lee, dancer, ABC

“It’s a healing, it’s a blessing what you do, what you bring, not just to me, but others. When we see you dancing, that helps us, it makes us feel better. Thank you for that.”

Uncle Archie Roach AM, speaking to the Mob

“Goosebumps head-to-toe from the power in this performance. The respect and euphoria in the room is undeniable. A deeply moving and uplifting education.”

Louise Adele, The Clothesline — Adelaide Fringe 2026

“Life-changing… you’ll leave with a fuller heart.”

The Advertiser ★★★★

“I see people in the audience crying. And after we finish our dance, people coming up to us and telling us about their emotions and how they’re feeling.”

Tyeisha Taylor, dancer

“What keeps me going with Dusty Feet, it’s about my kids, it’s about our community — they’re our next generation. You could see the changes in the kids, and they just come right out of their shells.”

Wanita Calyun