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Learning Experience tailored for: Early Childhood to Late Adolescence (K to 12)   Description: Students 'passed through the smoke' in a traditional Nyungar welcome ceremony, an ancient custom to set the stage of openness and unity and were amazed as the Nyungar dancers communicate their stories through the universal language of dance. The dancers workshopped with the students tutoring them in Nyungar dance moves, painting and Nyungar art. Students had an opportunity to develop their own dance and painting skills and share their own stories in dance with other class-members in a traditional Nyungar context around a campfire.   At the end of this learning experience, students: Had an appreciation of Nyungar culture, language, customs and traditions Developed fundamental dance skills of the Nyungar people Appreciated the link between dance and communication Verbally explained the importance of dance to the Nyungar people Used dance as a form of communication in celebration and story-telling Demonstrated the link between Dance and Nyungar painting as an art-form and used Nyungar Art and Nyungar Dance in communicating their own ideas.. More information Nyungar Dance at Freshwater Festival - Slide show Nyungar Dance Video Clip For broadband only       Kulbardi Boorndoon Dancers from Yelakitj Moort Nyungar Assoc Inc Other Activities at Freshwater Festival - Slide Show An Australian Government Initiative The Australian Government is proud to be associated with Freshwater Festival. Nyungar Dance was made possible by Festivals Australia, an Australian Government program which supports cultural activity at regional and community festivals. Through this program, festivals across Australia are able to present quality cultural events, providing greater access for more Australians to a wider range of cultural activity.     FURTHER INFORMATION: Centre Manager: Roger Harris Telephone: 9387 6079 (8.30 am - 4.30 pm) E-mail: roger@wagouldleague.com.au Web: www.wagouldleague.com.au