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Description:Indonesian Women Dancers in Perth, Western Australia Introduction In contemporary Australia, 'ethnic traditional' dancers and their performance has become the most visible representation of migrant communities. Most research on dance and migrant groups in Australia has focused on discourses that shape the type of dances classic, folk or hybrid that are valued as a cultural representation of the community. The performances lead to feelings of either embarrassment or empowerment. In order to demonstrate these gender issues I will use stories of a Multicultural Harmony concert and an Indonesian Bazaar community event which featured a dance group that split into two, becoming antagonistic in their fight for recognition. This paper will thus contribute to research on migrant dances as expressions of community identity, emphasising gender performance.

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