Performing Arts Inclusive Portfolio by Irvenpreet Kaur

African Drumming Circle

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 10:40:40 UTC

Type: Music / Rhythm Experience
Description: Group drumming session exploring West African beats and call-and-response.

Promotes community, cooperation, and rhythm across cultures and abilities.

EYLF : Outcome 1 – Children have a strong sense of identity.

Builds teamwork, listening skills, and respect for African musical heritage. (Australian Government Department of Education [AGDE], 2022).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bVb-wjZ2xQ

Japanese Fan Dance (“Sensu Odori”)

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 10:42:21 UTC

Type: Dance / Cultural Expression
Description: A calm and graceful movement experience using paper fans to mimic nature.
Encourages respect for Asian traditions and mindfulness in movement.
EYLF : Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners (AGDE, 2022).
Teaches body control, focus, and aesthetic awareness through cultural dance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpVmR0dkL9Q

Spanish Song: “La Cucaracha” (The Little Cockroach)

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 10:45:13 UTC

Type: Song / Language Learning
Description: A traditional Mexican-Spanish folk song encouraging bilingual singing.
Supports multilingual learning and appreciation of Hispanic culture.
EYLF: Outcome 5 – Children are effective communicators (AGDE, 2022).
Promotes Spanish language exposure and musical play.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF8YwrTFEjo&list=RDaF8YwrTFEjo&start_radio=1

Pacific Island Movement: “Hula Dance for Kids”

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 10:48:35 UTC

Type: Dance / Movement Storytelling
Description: Teaches children hand and hip gestures that tell stories of ocean life and family.
Promotes Polynesian cultural understanding and body positivity.
EYLF : Outcome 2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world (AGDE, 2022).

Encourages self-expression through cultural storytelling and rhythm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOvJsE1Ddg

European Folk Drama: “Stone Soup” Story Drama

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 10:51:28 UTC

Type: Drama / Cooperative Play
Description: A drama activity based on the folktale Stone Soup, encouraging role-play and sharing.
Encourages cooperation, empathy, and belonging.
EYLF : Outcome 1 – Children have a strong sense of identity (AGDE, 2022).
Fosters moral understanding and teamwork through storytelling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4nMP2YBiW4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvWiShGnyUM

Chinese Ribbon Dance

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 10:53:03 UTC

Type: Dance / Fine Motor Coordination
Description: Children use ribbons to create flowing patterns symbolising dragons and luck.
Inclusion Focus: and promotes movement creativity.
EYLF : Outcome 3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing (AGDE, 2022).
Enhances coordination, cultural respect, and imagination.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFyEvTfWzLw

Arabic Music: “Habibi Ya Nour El Ain” (Instrumental for Movement)

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 10:57:50 UTC

Type: Music / Movement Exploration
Description: Arabic rhythm-based instrumental piece for creative movement exploration.
Introduces Middle Eastern sounds and inclusive expressive movement.
EYLF : Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners (AGDE, 2022).
Fosters curiosity and appreciation of diverse musical styles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzRm01Gm_0k&list=RDTzRm01Gm_0k&start_radio=1

African Storytelling Drama: “Anansi the Spider”

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 10:59:01 UTC

Type: Drama / Storytelling
Description: Children dramatize the traditional West African folktale Anansi the Spider, embodying characters.
Encourages respect for oral storytelling and diverse hero narratives.
EYLF : Outcome 5 – Children are effective communicators (AGDE, 2022).
Builds imagination, empathy, and appreciation for African heritage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR292diDkCk

Multilingual Lullabies Around the World

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 11:02:23 UTC

Type: Music / Listening
Description: A curated playlist of lullabies in various languages (French, Hindi, Arabic, Swahili).
Encourages multilingual exposure and appreciation of family cultural traditions.
EYLF: Outcome 1 & 5 – Identity and communication (AGDE, 2022).

Builds belonging and emotional connection through diverse sounds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6DeMupt-iA&list=PL1JPCVROsLh4E7zmzUGvuTDFikc_Lbsfl

Aboriginal Song: “Taba Naba” – Torres Strait Islander Children’s Song

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 11:10:43 UTC

Type: Music / Dance
Description: A traditional Torres Strait Islander song that celebrates connection to land and sea. Children perform actions reflecting daily life.
Promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness, rhythm, and movement in a joyful, respectful way.
EYLF : Outcome 2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world (AGDE, 2022).
Encourages appreciation for First Nations culture and builds respect for Country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_z_EwGultw&list=RDa_z_EwGultw&start_radio=1

Indian Dance: “Bollywood Beats for Kids”

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 11:14:55 UTC

Type: Dance / Movement
Description: Introduces children to expressive Bollywood dance, encouraging rhythmic movement and coordination.
: Reflects South Asian cultural traditions and supports expressive freedom for all genders.
EYLF: Outcome 3 – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing (AGDE, 2022).
Encourages confidence, body awareness, and exposure to non-Western music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwl4TRQT2ZM

Reference list

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 11:24:08 UTC

Australian Government Department of Education. (2022). Belonging, being and becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (Version 2.0). https://www.acecqa.gov.au/eylf
Alshaiba, A. [Ahmed Alshaiba]. (2021, April 4). Nour El Ein – Amr Diab (Oud cover) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzRm01Gm_0k
Bedy, R. G. (2014). Lullabies from around the world – Nepal [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6DeMupt-iA&list=PL1JPCVROsLh4E7zmzUGvuTDFikc_Lbsfl
ChineseCulturalCtr. (2018). NYCCC 'Dance to China' 2018 student recital - Red Ribbon Dance [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFyEvTfWzLw
DeShong, J. (2019, May 22). Learn how to Hula in Miss Jessica’s World [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQOvJsE1Ddg
Empower US Bangalore. (2014). African drumming with kids [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bVb-wjZ2xQ
¡Hey Amigos! – Bilingual Kids Songs and Activities. (2024, September 5). La Cucaracha Kids' Song: Spanish and English for Preschoolers [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF8YwrTFEjo
Let's Dance. (2022). Japanese's fan dance [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpVmR0dkL9Q&t=7s
Nguzo Babies: Whimsy, Words & Wonder for Kids. (2025, April 19). Anansi the Spider and the Wisdom Pot | Storytime with Abena | Animated Felt Folktale for Kids [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR292diDkCk
Randive, N. (2024, July 20). Tukur Tukur | Dilwale | Kids Bollywood Dance Shah Rukh Khan [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwl4TRQT2ZM
Story for Kids. (2020). Stone Soup | Stories for Kids | Folktales | Bedtime Stories [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4nMP2YBiW4
The Wiggles. (2023). Taba Naba Style! 🌴 Traditional Torres Strait Islands folk song for kids 🎶 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_z_EwGultw&list=RDa_z_EwGultw&start_radio=1

REFLECTION

irvenpreet369 — 2025-10-19 12:18:00 UTC

After all these incredible experiences in performing arts, I have discovered a lot about myself. Firstly, I realized that I am confident in taking initiative and engaging with others. I always thought that I was more interested in dance and movement activities rather than the music ones but after performing arts experiences I realized it was because I did not know how to play instruments very well. Through the activities we engaged with a number of instruments, and I loved it.

By working with performing arts, I have learned that children learn better through dance movements, beats, rhythm, instruments and music. It helps to foster their creativity and emotional expression. Also, planning these activities can build their sense of agency and belonging which further supports their social and emotional wellbeing. Including culture an traditions into performing arts experience can assist children to be connected to their roots and learn from their culture.

I feel comfortable in activities where everyone has a role to play, and nobody feels left out. Also, activities in which there is no spotlight or center of attraction fall into my comfort zone. I feel confident in leading activities that include dance movements and physical gestures along with musical beats to capture children’s attention and make the experience inclusive and engaging.

Throughout these experiences I recognized that there is room of growth in my instrumental skills and learning to play the instruments like ukulele, glockenspiel and other musical instruments, so that I can make performing arts experiences even more interesting. Also, I aim to widen my knowledge of various multicultural and multilingual resources to include them in my practice. This reflective process assisted me to observe and improve my capabilities and areas for improvement, therefore, motivating me to develop my skills for performing arts.nstruments and music. It helps to foster their creativity and emotional expression.