For dancer and choreographer Shakti Mohan, every journey is a chance to discover rhythm in new places. Her recent trip to Queensland, Australia, turned into a soul-stirring experience as she immersed herself not only in landscapes but also in one of the world’s oldest cultural traditions.
Shakti Mohan learns 60,000-year-old ancient indigenous dance
Last month, Shakti shared a glimpse of her rare learning experience, an ancient Indigenous dance form that has been preserved and practised for over 60,000 years.
Posting a clip of her performance, she wrote, “Honoured. Humbled. Forever grateful 🪴In Queensland, Australia, I had the rare privilege to learn an ancient Indigenous dance form - one that has been preserved and passed down for over 60,000 years 🌿”
She further expressed, “Traditionally, women aren’t allowed to perform this sacred dance. But this beautiful community welcomed me with open hearts, shared their wisdom, and even painted me in full ceremonial tradition. Their kindness, strength, and connection to the land moved me deeply 🙏🏼Thank you for trusting me to share your story. I will carry it with me, always 🌬️.”
She also posted travel diaries with scenic pictures, which carried emotions of awe and gratitude. From golden sunsets on Queensland’s beaches to the grounding energy of tribal traditions, she clearly had the best time of her life there.
Shakti’s experience highlighted how dance goes beyond performance; it becomes a bridge to history, spirituality, and human connection. For her, learning the sacred Indigenous art was not just about movement, but about carrying forward a story that belongs to humanity’s oldest living culture.
