Congratulations to all our amazing students and staff involved in our 2023 school Multicultural Concert!

We hope you loved the show as much as we loved performing it for you. Until next time.

Thank you to our amazing Arts Captains David and Hannah for hosting the show.

African Dance

Performed by Grace Toe and Blessing Toe

"African dance refers to a form of performing arts found among most cultures of Sub-Saharan Africa. These include Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa. We hope this dance performance will make you all smile.

K-Pop Dance

Performed by Anna Huynh, Jennifer Pham and Elizabeth Makdisi

"Korean pop, otherwise known as K-pop, is a genre of music that originates from South Korea, hence the name. As a popular modern form of Korean culture, K-pop is a general umbrella term that covers a variety of artistic styles. With many Korean artists influenced by western culture, countless songs incorporate foreign musical elements from other communities. Majority of songs within the industry contain personalised choreography produced by professionals, which include dance compositions that express the ideas or vibes of the song. With our own individual interest in dancing and music, the act involves a fast-paced performance that hopes to catch the audiences’ eye."

Macedonian Act

Performed by Darko Topkoski, Tina Djermanovic, Jed Garcia, Olivia Hristovski, Stephanie Stojanoska, Stephanie Assaf, Bojana Maric and Belinda Hyska

"The two songs we are performing are a great representation of our cultural heritage. They are often performed and danced at celebrations as a joyful way of bringing people together. We hope you enjoy our act."

Polynesian Act

Performed by Ann Marie Mikaele, Esther Tinoi, Deveruax Kalauni, Leroy Matai, Junior Lauina, Vaseleus Noue, Zachariah Mata'afa, Lachlan Leota-Marsh, Lynn Mikaele, Faafetai Tinoi, Clement Lauina, Reuben Matai, Hailey Tuhua-Ashby, Teresa Lauina, Bradley Peters, Terina Tuhua-Ashby, Daniel Aleki, Elijah Aleki, Metrina Tangata, John Talevski, Sarahfina Siaola-Schmidt, Adele Heather and Otessa Heather

"For thousands of years, since the settlement of our Polynesian progenies, Polynesian culture has been centralised around the arts of music and dance. Being able to progress through our act has helped many of our young Polynesian students in their understanding of their roots. Our Polynesian group represents Tonga, New Zealand’s Indigenous people (Māori), Niue and Sāmoa. Each Polynesian Island has their respective dancing styles. From the fierce warcry of the south, to the energetic slap dance of the west, Lalor Secondary's Polynesian students have worked relentlessly to assemble an unforgettable experience. We hope you enjoy our act and let our waves overwhelm your canoes!!

“We as Polynesians, we’re not separated by land, but we’re all connected by water” - Jason Momoa

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Afghan Dance

Performed by Shiva Himmat, Shayan Himmat, Sarah Jan, Michelle Jan, Harun Saadat, Hossein Soltani Soulegani, Shaqaiq Naseri and Amelia Tawil

"The Afghan group includes students from years 8, 9 and 11, who have put all of their effort and dedication into making this performance for our family and friends. We will be performing 5 dances, including the "Attan". The Afghan Attan dance is a very beautiful cultural dance that has a rich history. It has been performed by Central Asians for approximately 3,000 years. We hope you all enjoy the performance as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Tashakor!!

Filipino Vocals

Performed by Jailee Cottier-Lazarra

"The song ‘Bakit’ by Rachelle Ann Go is a love song that talks about the joy and happiness that the singer’s love has brought into her life. Overall, the song ‘Bakit’ talks about how love can make one feel happy and fulfilled but at the same time can leave one feeling curious and uncertain. I have worked endlessly to perfect this song, and I hope you enjoy it!

Bollywood Dance

Performed by Raina, Harini Pon Saravana Lakshmana Perumal, Niti Pon Saravana Lakshmana Perumal, Amrit Singh, Violeta Thodori, Hailey Eishold, Smiledeep Kaur, Michelle Jan, Nandita Sharma and Katia Flessia

"The world's and India's largest film industry, Bollywood, is Hindi-based and originates from Mumbai. Bollywood movies often have colourful visuals with strong, grand and over exaggerated musical numbers. We hope to capture this charm with our Bollywood act, including songs sung in a variety of languages, showing off the diversity of India. Bollywood dances are a combination of different traditional and contemporary dance forms from various parts of the country. Like the musical numbers in Bollywood movies, we hope to tell you a beautiful story through our dance. Our dance team consists of students from different cultures, resembling the versatility and diversity of Bollywood dance. But most of all, we hope you enjoy the act!"

K-Pop

Performed by Sandy Habib, Tracey Phan and Deepali Verma

"K-pop, also known as Korean pop, is a music genre that is popular internationally and attracts many people around the world with its unique, versatile concepts and fun, eye-catching dances. Through many weeks of hard work, the K-pop act hopes to present and deliver a worthwhile performance through our great efforts to express our appreciation for Korean Pop Culture.

Greek Dance

Performed by Zoe Radimisis, Violeta Thodori and Katerina Piromalis

"Traditional Greek Folk Dancing is a significant part of Greek culture. Each Greek dance tells a unique story, rich in history, of the events, lifestyles and experiences throughout the nation’s history. The first dance called "Mpaintouska" originates from western Thrace (Thraki). The second dance, "Kori Eleni", also referred to as "Elenitsa", is a quick-paced, lively dance that belongs to the region of Florina, and is typically danced only by females as it possesses an elegant nature. The final dance is the most popular dance of Makedonia. This well-known dance named "Leventiko" again originates from the region of Florina. It takes the name from the word "leventis". Considering the age of these dances, the fact that these dances are still performed today not only shows that Greek dance has remained and will continue to remain alive as part of our rich culture. Our group hopes this performance will transport you to the villages where these dances were born."

Vietnamese Fan Dance

Performed by Chloe Dao, Evan Ha, Merry Huynh, Tracy Huynh, Jailee Cottier-Lazarra, Hysun Liu, Monica Mai, Champ Malegro, Korey Nguyen, Tina Nguyen, Joseph Nheu, Ryan Tran and Kevin Zhang

"Originating from Hue, Vietnam, Vietnamese fan dancing is a traditional dance from central Vietnam that imitates flowers gliding gently on the breeze. The Vietnamese Fan Dance Team, comprised of diverse Year 11 and Year 10 students, have worked tirelessly to produce a worthwhile performance for friends and family and most importantly, the Vietnamese community. We hope you enjoy our modern twist on the traditional dance as much as we have enjoyed putting it together!"

Punjabi Dance

Performed by Raina, Amrit Singh, Niti Pon Saravana Lakshmana Perumal, Kyna Kumar and Prabhgun Randhawa

"The Punjabi dance act will incorporate various forms of Bhangra and Giddha, combining powerful moves with feminine dance steps. Punjabi dances are known for their high energy and eye-catching enthusiasm. They are performed during cultural events, weddings, and harvest festivals and reflect Punjabi traditions. Punjab is known for its agricultural capacity, and dances like Bhangra and Giddha reflect this. They celebrate the harvest and gratitude in these dances. While Bhangra is dominated by males, Giddha predominantly consists of females. Giddha is an elegant and graceful dance but still packed with high energy. Bhangra is energetic and resembles farming chores. The dance team is made up of 5 students, each of Indian heritage and ages ranging from year 7 to 11. We hope to lift your mood and let you enjoy our dance!"

Australian Vocals

Performed by Peyton Gulyas, Junior Lauina and John Talevski

“Down Under" is a popular song by the Australian rock band Men at Work, released in 1981. This iconic track captures the essence of Australia's unique culture and landscape. Its catchy melody and distinctive flute riff have made it a timeless classic. The song's lyrics tell the tale of a traveller exploring Australia, encountering quirky characters and experiencing the country's beauty. “Down Under" has become a symbol of Australian identity and continues to be celebrated worldwide, evoking a sense of adventure and camaraderie among listeners. As iconic as this original is, I will be performing a cover of the song by Delta Goodrem, another Australian beauty."

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