Description
One of the highlights of the Message Sticks Festival is the daily Dancestry grounds, where
traditional ceremony is performed each day. This year’s gathering in our Dance Grounds features
many clans from across Australia, including the Lirrwi Dance Group from Arnhem Land where the world’s oldest instrument the Yidaki originates from.
Come and join us to see traditional dance (Bunggul), accompanied by song (Manikay) Imagine the corroborees of old as we showcase diverse dance practice, the ancient chants and ritual stomps that will delight all ages from across Australia . Students will have an opportunity to watch, learn and participate in
Dancestry, so bring along your eyes, your ears, and let’s see if you can learn to Bunggul!
One of the highlights of the Message Sticks Festival is the daily Dancestry grounds, where
traditional ceremony is performed each day. This year’s gathering in our Dance Grounds features
many clans from across Australia, including the Lirrwi Dance Group from Arnhem Land where the world’s oldest instrument the Yidaki originates from.
Come and join us to see traditional dance (Bunggul), accompanied by song (Manikay) Imagine the corroborees of old as we showcase diverse dance practice, the ancient chants and ritual stomps that will delight all ages from across Australia . Students will have an opportunity to watch, learn and participate in
Dancestry, so bring along your eyes, your ears, and let’s see if you can learn to Bunggul!
Curriculum Links
Stages 2 &3
HSIE
Indentities; Cultural Diversity; People and Their Beliefs; Living in Communities; Aboriginal Culture, Music and Dance
Creative Arts: Dance
Creating meaning through dance; Dance traditions of different cultures; Indigenous Dance
Stages 4 & 5
Aboriginal Studies
Aboriginal Identity and Culture; Aboriginal Performing Arts
Dance
Dance Appreciation; Dance as an Artform; Aboriginal and Indigenous Dance
More Info
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
Performance Dates
Running Time: 50 minutes
Wednesday 20 March, 1pm
Thursday 21 March, 1pm
Friday 22 March, 1pm