Wakakirri
GREAT STORIES INSPIRE CHANGE!
The Wakakirri Story-Dance Festival is a national program for schools that develops student engagement and wellbeing 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 in remote and regional areas can participate via Wakakirri Video.
Schools’ performances are inspired by the Wakakirri ethos ‘great stories inspire change’. Environmental, social, cultural, health, historical & 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.
Wakakirri is open to Primary & Secondary schools (public and private), Dance Schools and Community Groups.
Does your school have a story to tell? It’s time to get involved!
Mayfield East Public School, NSW 'Peace Now! Not Just a Someday Dream' 2025
Trinity College, WA "Echoes Beneath The Surface: Mind Over Matter" 2025
Green Point Christian College, NSW "The Light I See" 2025
Melba Copland Secondary School, ACT "Winds in the East" 2025
St Francis of Assisi College, SA "Dancing In The Dark" 2025
Majura Primary School, ACT "Courage, Intelligence, Heart Oh My" 2025
Elevation Performing Arts, VIC "Mary Pannell – Woman, Widow, Witch?" 2025
2025 National Season Wrap-Up TV Special
Mclaren Vale Primary School, SA "Echoes of a Sleepless Mind" 2025
Hamilton South Public School, NSW 'Fitting In' 2025
Riverside Christian College, QLD 'Mooging' 2025
Ithaca Creek State School, QLD "Shine Through The Storm" 2025
Jells Park Primary School, VIC "Happily Ever Themselves" 2025
Brabham Primary School, WA "Little Wings, Big Fight" 2025
St Francis School, Lockleys, SA "Courageous Creatures" 2025
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus, NSW "Mind Over Matter" 2025
The Scots School, Albury, NSW "I'm With Her" 2025
Saltwater P-9 College, VIC "Full Circle" 2025
Hornsby South Public School, NSW "Unbreakable Steps" 2025
The Basin Primary School, VIC "Cursed Crown" 2025
Varsity College, QLD "True Spirit" 2025
Mango Hill State School, QLD "Respect" 2025
Northern Peninsula Area State College, QLD "The Me I'll Be" 2025
Wheelers Hill Secondary College, VIC "Echoes of Dystopia"
St Anthony Primary School Melton South, VIC "Growth Mindset" 2025
Cranbourne West Primary School, VIC "Through The Window" 2025
St Clare's Primary School, VIC "Circus Of The Mind" 2025
Marnebek School, VIC "Radio Gaga" 2025
Cornish College, VIC "Resilient By Nature" 2025