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Torres Strait song and dance
Understand how culture and history are passed on through song, dance, and childhood games.
While childhood games may just seem like pure fun, they are also an important record of our history. From spinning tops to string figures, this wildly entertaining and colourfully costumed ensemble show how culture and history are passed on through singing, dancing and games. By comparing their own childhood games to those from the Torres Strait, students come to understand the importance of traditions, and to be thankful to those who teach them.
Presented by Musica Viva Australia In Schools in conjunction with NAISDA Dance College.
JEANETTE FABILA DANCE, THOERAM, VOCALS, WARUP
DUJON NIUE DANCE, GUITAR, THOERAM, VOCALS, WARUP
AROHA PEHI DANCE, THOERAM, VOCALS, WARUP
NEVILLE WILLIAMS BONEY DANCE, THOERAM, VOCALS, WARUP
Suitability
Suitable for students up to Year 8.
Cross curriculum priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Sustainability
Links to other learning
English, HASS, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, The Arts
Key general capabilities
Literacy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Capability, Critical and Creative thinking, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capability, Intercultural Understanding
"We just really loved being able to learn about aspects of the Torres Strait Islander cultures. It was great for our students from a small country town to have that exposure."
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Event and Ticketing Details
Live In School Tour Dates
| Adelaide SA |
| 2025 - Term 3 (23 Jul - 1 Aug) |
| Country South SA |
| 2025 - Term 3 (4 - 8 Aug) |
| South West QLD |
| 2025 - Term 3 (25 - 29 Aug) |
| Darling Downs QLD |
| 2025 - Term 3 (25 - 29 Aug) |
| Brisbane, Logan & Gold Coast QLD |
| 2025 - Term 3 (1 - 5 Sep) |
| Sydney East & City NSW |
| 2025 - Term 4 (20 - 28 Oct) |
| Perth WA |
| 2026 - Term 2 (25 - 29 May) |
| Sydney North & Central Coast NSW |
| 2026 - Term 2 (9 - 19 Jun) |
| Canberra & surrounds ACT |
| 2026 - Term 2 (22 Jun - 3 Jul) |
| Hunter NSW |
| 2026 - Term 4 (19 - 30 Oct) |
| North Coast NSW |
| 2026 - Term 4 (2 - 4 Nov) |
Pricing
| 2025/26 | $10.50 - per student (min. 150 students per concert) An exemption to the minimum student numbers may be available for small schools. |
Professional Development
By booking a show, you have access to a free Professional Development Webinar exploring your chosen ensemble and the teaching and learning resources. Find out more here.
Resources
Every booking includes at least a term’s worth of education resources to help you and other teachers at your school bring music into the classroom and prepare your students for the performance.
This includes:
- Up to 12 weeks of curriculum-aligned lesson activities
- Interactive content that brings the musicians into the classroom with instructional videos
- Student facing materials to encourage independent learning
- Resources that are curriculum-aligned to all four national and state curricula
Read more and explore the Musica Viva Australia In Schools Education Resource Platform
Event notes
Financial Assistance
Musica Viva Australia is able to offer financial assistance to schools in need through our Equal Music program.
Support is available for low ICSEA and small schools, and for students facing financial or geographical barriers that would otherwise prohibit them from participating. Contact your state office or find out more information here.
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