NO PERFORMING ARTS TEACHER? WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!
Are you finding yourself pressed for time or in need of assistance in delivering an enriching Performing Arts program for your students? Look no further than the Wakakirri Artist in Residence (AIR) program, a dynamic in-school initiative tailored to meet your school’s unique needs throughout the year.
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Whether you aspire to engage the entire school community, create an unforgettable end-of-year concert performance, or prepare an amazing performance for the Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival, our Wakakirri AIR programs are designed to bring flexibility and creativity to schools of all sizes.
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With Wakakirri’s Artist in Residence program, you gain access to our team of qualified expert Story-Dance Facilitators who will visit your school and collaborate with you in crafting a captivating story-dance performance. We understand the significance of storytelling and dance in nurturing creativity and self-expression among students, and our Facilitators are committed to igniting that spark within your school.
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Let Wakakirri’s Artist in Residence program be your partner in inspiring and empowering your students through the magic of performing arts. Embrace the convenience and expertise we can bring to your school, making your artistic journey a seamless and enriching experience for everyone.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMS
KICK START PROGRAM
The easiest way to do Wakakirri!
Schools choose a pre-designed story-dance from a catalogue of productions that includes a script, choreography videos, soundtrack, suggestions on costumes, sets and props and a lighting plan ready to be delivered in 12-hours of rehearsals to your students.
Teachers can breathe easy, knowing that every element of the production is meticulously crafted for an effective show.
This feature minimises the planning burden on teachers, allowing them to focus on guiding their students through an enriching creative journey.
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Price starts from $3569
BEST START PROGRAM
Creative Collaboration
Ideal for schools who would like more involvement in the creative process to design an original story-dance performance from scratch.
A Wakakirri Facilitator will support your school by helping to create the story, choreography, soundtrack, sets and props, costumes, and lighting plan for a 3-7 minute item in 12-hours of rehearsals. Our specialist guides the entire process, from planning to rehearsals, and the final performance. This tailored support ensures a seamless and enriching experience for both teachers and students.Facilitators can also collaborate with students in the creation of the story-dance.
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Price starts from $4235
HEAD START PROGRAM
Intensive Story-Dance Workshop
This workshop intensive explores the fundamentals of story-dance. Schools can use this program to assist in the planning of a story-dance production in preparation for the event and/or as a way to recruit students to join the Wakakirri experience.
Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with an expert Wakakirri Facilitator who will support the brainstorming of ideas for a Story-Dance performance while also developing various creative skills in Dance, Acting, Story Telling and Production Design. This program allows teachers to gain further insight into what’s involved during the process of a Wakakirri production.
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Price starts from $895
STORY-DANCE CLASSES
Learn Story-Dance Skills and Artistry
These classes are perfect for schools who do not have a Performing Arts program currently available and/or want to provide students with opportunities to learn the skills and artistry involved in dance and theatre performance. Schools can use these classes as an alternative to Physical Education by developing coordination, stamina, strength, flexibility & overall physical health using dance.
This program also allows a safe space for students to explore artistic expressions and enhance their own characterisations skills using drama.Schools may wish to incorporate this program as part of a well-being day to help students build confidence, lower anxiety, and promote social connections with others.
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Contact us for a quote.
NOT SURE WHICH PROGRAM IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
​Wakakirri acknowledges the traditional custodians and elders past present and future of the lands on which we work and live. We further acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians from the multiple Indigenous Nations across Australia upon which our Wakakirri festivals take place.
