A note from Mrs Hogan...

Congratulations to all of the children on fabulous opening and closing ceremonies. You showed your countries and their dances great respect. I was amazed that everyone focused and remembered their moves so well.

Thank you to all of the family members who supported us either by providing props (scarves, ties, etc) or by attending our presentations.

We realise that many couldn't make it because of work commitments and that the videos on our blogs are hard to see (there is a 100mb limit for each file), so we will offer the dances on DVD to you, each DVD will have all 12 dances on them plus a selection of photographs from our sports day. There will be a small charge of $10. These can be ordered at the office at the start of term 4.

The introduction and class dances are below. Enjoy!

Welcome to Room 5's tribute dances

Room 5's tribute to the Romanian Folkdance

Room 5's tribute dance to the Argentinian Tango

By Emma- Room 5

Music Appreciation – Indigenous Music - Kuranda Warrior
I think this song is representing their land and animals. It has a very cool, moody harmony. I’m sure there is a didgeridoo in it and maybe a viola and a bass drum. I think it’s got lots of animals in it and some birds. I think they (aboriginals) are putting their personalities into this song and it has a very funny mood. I like it!

By Jade Hawkes- Room 5

Music Appreciation – Indigenous Music - Kuranda Warrior
Kuranda Warrior is an Australian song. In Australia they use animals as their music ideas. In the song they used a didgeridoo and there is also some thumping in the song. I think the song is an adventure song. I think the target is people that are always out and about on adventures. This song makes me feel like I am on an adventure.