Incursion Program
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Professional artists/performers from diverse cultural backgrounds, deliver live, interactive incursions to encourage intercultural dialogue in a fun, flexible way. Our incursions are suitable for Drama, Theatre, Music, English, LOTE, SOSE, Human Movement, Cultural Studies and many more! |
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Cultural Infusion's Incursion Program is designed to encourage harmony, diversity and inclusiveness by helping students understand other cultures and appreciate other people's belief and lifestyles through lively interaction. Browse through the programs below to choose a program that best suits your curriculum outcomes, or choose five of the programs below for a Multicultural All Day program. |
List of Programs
From African traditions comes an exciting program that immerses the audience in rhythm. In African society, music is an indispensable element in social and religious rites. These percussion workshops enable participants of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to experience the pulsating rhythms and instruments of Africa for themselves!
(2 performers)
minimum of 150 students
This incursion showcases the unique beauty and power of traditional Asian performing arts through a mix of famous dances and arts from countries such as Vietnam, China, Japan, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia, from the Japanese Samurai to Chinese martial arts and colourful traditional dances.
(2 performers)
minimum of 140 students
Developed by African slaves at least 400 years ago as a form of self defence disguised as dance, Capoeira has been handed down through generations in urban Brazil. Capoeira is an exciting sport mixing fighting, dancing and music. The emphasis is not on how well you perform, but on how much energy you commit to trying!
(3 + performers)
minimum of 150 students
Defying gravity, Ms Liu and Peter Wang perform an enthralling program of traditional Chinese balancing and magic tricks - an exciting performance full of energy and magic. Students take part in a performance of magic and learn the red ribbon dance and Chinese juggling techniques.
(2 performers)
minimum of 140 students
Split your sides as our Commedia dell ’Arte duo, take you on a journey of improvisation based on 15th Century Italian classical theatre. It’s loud, dramatic and clever comedy. Cultural Infusion’s interactive program is suitable for primary and secondary audiences, and includes Italian language that is accessible to beginner Italian students and above.
(2 performers)
minimum of 140 students
High energy schuhplatteln, meaning ‘slapping the shoe soles’, is intricate and athletic German country dancing. The performers are in costume and demonstrate traditional polkas and waltzes to the accompaniment of accordion. You’ll be keen to get on the dance floor to learn the steps.
(2 performers)
minimum of 140 students
Learn about the different styles of Greek dancing, the intricate costumes from various regions, and discover the history and culture of this beautiful nation.
(3+ performers)
minimum of 140 students
Exotic India beckons. Learn how to call with the eyes and talk with the hands! Vimala brings stories from Indian culture. Try simple rhythms with the feet and how to take up an exquisite pose. Incursion encompasses – mime, myths, footwork, body, hand, eye and head movements.
(2+ performers)
minimum of 140 students
Explore the language of Indonesia, the magic of Indonesian Gamelan music and the colourful dancing of Bali with Tari Gambelan. Celebrate the expressive arts of our northern neighbour, learn some Balinese dance steps, play the Gamelan instruments and gain valuable insights into the Indonesian ceremonial world and culture.
(2 performers)
minimum of 150 students
Discover the culture of Iraq via a musical journey from modern day Baghdad back through time to Ancient Assyria. Azadoota show you Iraq behind the scenes. Meet Assyrian musicians whose language and culture dates back 4000 years. See a high-energy show featuring Arabic and Assyrian songs and learn traditional dance steps.
(4 performers)
minimum of 150 students
TaikOz has established itself as one of Australia's most energetic and exciting Japanese drumming groups. Combining the awesome power of the traditional Japanese taiko with the ethereal tones of the bamboo shakuhachi, TaikOz synthesises East and West, old and new.
(3 performers)
minimum of 180 students
The Real Mexico provides a unique journey into Mexico’s folk, popular and sentimental songs, contributing to a multicultural Australia. The group incorporates trumpets, violins, guitars, maracas, harp and guitarrones.
(3 performers)
minimum of 150 students