Move, Groove & Culture

Move, Groove & Culture by Mzuri Dance ArtisTree is an one-day cultural immersion experience that combines music, movement, rhythm, storytelling, performance and workshops.

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Program provider: Mzuri Dance ArtisTree

Mzuri Dance ArtisTree brings more than 35 years experience to their programs. This experience spans dance, music and cultural practice. The team includes artists and cultural knowledge holders.

Mzuri Dance ArtisTree delivers school performances, workshops and development programs. Through dance, music, storytelling and performance, students build connection, cultural awareness and appreciation.

Program description

Move, Groove & Culture is a one-day or half-day program for Years 5-9.

The program helps students build their confidence and social skills and connect with culture.

Students take part in music, dance, rhythm and performance.

Activities include:

  • Dance warm up, learning a simple routine and cool down
  • Drumming singing and DJ-ing
  • Exploring cultural clothing and preparing a shared performance
  • Storytelling and group work.

Students learn new movement, music and performance skills. They work together and connect with different cultures.

Up to six artists and mentors from diverse cultural backgrounds lead the sessions. These backgrounds include: Congolese, South Sudanese, Sudanese, Somali, Djiboutian, Mozambican, Batswana, Zimbabwean and East Timorese Australian communities.

Artists share personal stories, cultural knowledge and creative skills with students. This provides positive role models and opportunities for cultural exchange.

Intended outcomes

  • Positive participation in safe, fun activities (2)
  • Stronger connection to school and learning (3)
  • Increased sense of belonging and inclusion (4)
  • Stronger peer relationships and teamwork (5)
  • Interactions with positive role models (6)
  • Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
  • Improved communication and social skills (8)
  • Improved emotional regulation and self-control (10)
  • Enhanced health, wellbeing and physical activity (16)
  • Increased cultural connection, pride and identity (18)

Program details

Target audienceYears 5-9
Delivery windowDuring school hours, after school and school holidays
Program durationHalf day (3 hours), full day (6 hours)
Group size
  • Minimum 10 students, maximum 100
  • Workshops delivered in up to 4 groups of 25 students
  • Up to 100 additional students may attend the opening and closing performances as interactive audience
  • Maximum of 1 program group running concurrently
Geographic availabilityMelbourne metropolitan region and selected regional Victorian locations by arrangement
Delivery settingSchool-based, in-person
Program availability2026–2029; terms 1-4, during school, after school and school holidays
Provider notes and assumptions
  • Access to suitable indoor movement space and a large enough space for bigger sized groups and performances (stage optional)
  • School staff available to supervise at all times
  • Access to water, toilets and amenities
  • Program provides music, percussion, speaker, microphone and activity resources
  • Program also provides cultural clothes and resources
  • Program content adapted for age and school context
  • Program summary report included
Suitable for specialist schools and settingsYes
Program categoryCultural engagement
Procurement categoryCultural engagement - Flexible program - Music, dance and cultural immersion
Program contact

Suzanne Watts

E: info@mzuridanceartistree.org

M: 0427 537 772

Link to external websiteMzuri Dance ArtisTree
Provider has Betray of Trust InsuranceYes
Supervision and duty of careSchool to confirm supervision requirements and duty of care arrangements with provider when booking

Core program costs

ActivityTotal cost (ex GST)Total cost (inc GST)
6-hour program$8,390.00$9,229.00
3-hour program$6,000.00$6,600.00

Additional costs or optional extras

Please enquire with Mzuri Dance ArtisTree for regional travel costs.

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