Sinsa Mansell

A proud Tasmanian Aboriginal woman from larapuna the Northern region of Tasmania. Sinsa is co-founder, performer and choreographer with the successful pakana kanaplila a Traditional/Contemporary Tasmanian Aboriginal dance troupe. A program producer and project officer working Statewide, nationally and internationally, she is at the forefront of reclaiming ancient cultural Traditions through a range of media. Through educational workshops Sinsa’s art creates greater awareness of the rich cultural heritage and the living ancient Traditional practices of her ancestors, keeping to traditional Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and opening opportunities for the broader community to engage with the local First Nations peoples.