Episode 2: Tyrel Dulvarie
In episode two of season three, I chat with Tyrel Dulvarie, a proud Yirriganydji man and dancer with the Bangarra Dance Theatre. Bangarra’s mission is to create inspiring experiences that change society however Tyrel is doing this all on his own. Hailing from far North Queensland, Tyrel has always dreamt big and dance has been his vehicle to see the world. While Tyrel embraces his history and connection to family, dance has given him the spin to express his unique flair for fashion and be a source of inspiration to those who want to embrace the bold and the beautiful. Tyrel has recently found himself at home in Potts Point, a place where he still dreams big and is able to dance to the beat of his own drum.
In keeping with his penchant for a little rock and roll, I’ve styled Tyrel in a Staple black singlet and Zara pleather pants but maintained his unique edge with a gold lame blazer sourced from the Wayside Chapel Op Shop.
“For my style and the way that I was growing up, I was always conscious about my body and my body weight and what I looked like so I’d try and cover up as much as I could. Once I got into high school I started experimenting.”
“Once I had broken away I could explore without being embarrassed, I found confidence in myself. I had beautiful friends around me who supported that as well and encouraged it so I wasn’t doing it by myself.”
Photography by Giuseppe Santamaria @ MITT Work