DANCE

The Aboriginal and Islander students at CBHS are invited to dance at many 
important events.
​They have performed at our own school, other schools, parliament house, Sydney University and other important functions.
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NRL Indigenous Round Way Cry
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Visit the NRL site to hear the story behind the Indigenous war Cry.

Watch the two links above: The first one is the NRL Indigenous War Cry and Dance and in the second one JT explains the dance's purpose.

Many boys at CBHS belong to the Bundjalung and
Wiradjuri tribes 
who feature in the first clip. 

Arm Bands, Head bands and Lap laps.

Lap laps are used for dancing and ceremonies by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, they are used for cultural purposes the tradition has been passed on through generations.  This item of clothing has three parts: a front flap, a back flap, and a thread to tie them around the waist. The sides are generally open.

Aboriginal people use headbands when representing their culture through dance and other cultural events. Some Aboriginal people would call it a good luck charm because they take the headband everywhere. Aboriginal people also use waist belts or arm bands to hold and carry small items such as a stone, knife, hatchet or other small items like a small lizard caught during the day could be tucked into the belt or band leaving the hands free. 

Oche is also an important part of dance.
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