It was absolutely brilliant and both the students and teachers loved it!Tarneit Rise Primary
I just wanted to say the biggest thank you. Every single teacher and student loved the incursion and could not speak highly enough of you and the incursionGlowrey Catholic School
What students will experience
Students will travel back in time to explore the Indian Ocean trade routes and discover how people, goods, ideas and cultures moved between Africa, Asia and Australia.
Through the lens of family history, students will learn about:
- The Indian Ocean trade network.
- Stories of resilience, identity and freedom.
- How African ancestors travelled to the Victorian Goldfields, contributing to Victoria’s rich multicultural history.
Students will then experience African culture through music and dance.
The session includes:
- A live performance of a traditional dance including percussion experience where students participate using African-inspired instruments.
- Learning an energetic modern upbeat African Fusion dance that celebrates connection, joy and belonging.
This highly interactive incursion encourages curiosity, participation and respect for diverse cultures while building confidence through movement and music.
Victorian Curriculum Links
Humanities – History
Students explore:
- Life in the past and significant historical events.
- Migration, movement of peoples and cultural exchange.
- The Victorian Gold Rush and the diversity of people who came to Victoria.
- How historical events have shaped Australia’s multicultural society.
Humanities – Geography
Students investigate:
- Connections between places.
- Movement of people, goods and ideas across the world.
- Cultural diversity and global interconnections.
The Arts – Dance
Students:
- Explore dance from different cultures.
- Develop movement skills through performance.
- Respond creatively through collaborative dance experiences.
The Arts – Music
Students:
- Experience rhythm and percussion.
- Perform using a range of instruments.
- Explore how music expresses culture and identity.
Personal and Social Capability
Students develop:
- Respect for cultural diversity.
- Confidence through participation.
- Teamwork, communication and collaboration.
Intercultural Capability
Students:
- Build understanding of different cultures and traditions.
- Recognise the value of cultural diversity.
- Reflect on similarities and differences between communities.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session students will:
- Understand the significance of the Indian Ocean African trade network.
- Learn about contributions to Victoria’s Gold Rush history.
- Experience traditional and contemporary African music and dance.
- Participate confidently in collaborative cultural activities.
- Develop greater appreciation for cultural diversity and inclusion.
Session Details
Duration: 60 minutes
Suitable for: Foundation–Year 6 (content adapted to year level)
Format:
- Interactive storytelling and history presentation
- Traditional dance performance
- Hands-on instrument and rhythm experience
- Modern African Fusion dance workshop
Students leave inspired, energised and with a deeper understanding of the diverse stories that have shaped both Africa and Victoria.
Christine presented a fun and lively workshop with the children. From the story telling to the enthusiasm she brings to her incursions, the children were happily participating, smiling, laughing from beginning to end. Christine left a huge impressionELC Brunswick
I just wanted to send you a quick note of gratitude. Our students (and staff) at Brighton were absolutely blown away by your performances today. They were engaging, pitched perfectly for our students and extremely interactive.Hailebury Brighton
The biggest thank you from all staff at Ceres P.S. I received so much positive feedback from all staff and the kids were apparently on a high all day. The energy of the 5/6s was infectious that's for sure.Ceres Primary
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