Dance Festival is a national program that helps schools develop student engagement and well-being through participation in the performing arts. Schools participate by creating Story-Dances which they perform in live theatres in capital cities and selected regional areas around Australia.
Schools' performances are inspired by the Wakakirri ethos 'great stories inspire change'. Environmental, social, cultural, health, historical and reconciliation stories are all popular themes. Each year hundreds of schools across Australia create and perform Story-Dances for Wakakirri that reflect students' thoughts, ideas and aspirations.
In 2023, Pimpama State School has created a Story-Dance called 'Unless…' which is about a person's responsibilities to protect and preserve the natural resources of the Gold Coast. It explores the interconnected world of nature and the possible damage if we don't act responsibly. This Story-Dance demonstrates the all-too-real consequences for careless consumption and greed.
Pimpama State School's Wakakirri team will be competing at the Logan Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 22nd August.