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Dätiwuy​ Dreaming Performance

Our school hosted the Musica Viva in schools performance of Dätiwuy Dreaming. Based in the North east Arnhem lands, the group performed a variety of songs and dances which reflected the Yolngu culture and stories. Here are some of the comments from Room 13 students:

I liked when the performers put the white ochre on themselves and did the sacred dances. I also liked when the girl was dancing and the boy was beat boxing . I learnt that only the men can play the yiddaki. Luca 

I really enjoyed all the dances because they always told a story. One of the dances I liked was the fire dance. The people thanked the fire for being made and respected that it helped them. I learnt that they play the didgeridoo (yiddaki) on boys so when they grow up they know the tunes. It can only be done on boys because only men can play the didgeridoo (yiddaki). Julia 

I found it very interesting learning about their culture. I learnt that the different songs they make are either connected to their ancestors, their totem or showing that they respect the things they dance about. What I liked at the concert was the humour, the acting and the different stories. I understand that Datiwuy Dreaming has dozens of stories and they enjoy their career of showing people their dances. Hopefully we will get to see the concert again. Anastasia 

I liked the girl cutting the boy to get the honey to spread on the bread. There acting was brilliant and the best part about it was when the boy started beat boxing and the girl started to swing her hair around. Rhys 

Upcoming Performing Arts Events

This term the Sydney based group TaikOz will visit our school. Currently, students in Rooms 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 32 and 34 are learning about Taiko drumming. Students will experience exciting cross curricula connections to Japan with activities encompassing language, dance and music. TaikOz will perform in the Lawson Hall on Thursday 23rd August  at 9.15am.

Students in Foundation to Year 2 will attend an in school performance of Red Riding Robin Hood  on Tuesday 28th August at 11.30am. The play will challenge our students to think about traditional gender roles, bravery and standing up for what's right. Red Riding Robin Hood will perform for  Foundation to Year 2 on Tuesday 28th August at 11.30am.

Year 5 Choir students will soon receive information about their upcoming rehearsals and performance.   Our Festival of Music Choir  will be performing at the  Adelaide Festival Centre on  Sunday 23rd September.