Wyniss Torres Strait Islander – 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.

“The roars of laughter and moments of pure engagement in another culture from the children is something out of this world.” 
Cairns Hinterland Steiner School, QLD

Age suitability: 5-14 years (Prep – Year 8)

Cast and Credits 
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

Curriculum links

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.