Dreamtime Stories in Motion
Using body language and gestures to convey emotions and advance a narrative without words.
Key Questions
- What is a Dreamtime story, and how can we use our bodies to show what happens in one?
- How do Aboriginal performers use movement and gesture to share important stories with their community?
- Can you use your arms and legs to move like an animal from a Dreamtime story and describe what you are showing?
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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