Adults
Carnival of Treasures
Casa Cultura presents the ‘Carnival of Treasures’, an immersive treasure hunt that will attract visitors to explore the Carlton precinct on Saturday December 3, 2022.
Children
Zumba for Kids
Feature rocking, high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. Kids get the chance to socialize, be active and jam out to their favourite music. Facilitator: Catalina González
Children
Carnaval (Music and Dance)
Music and dance workshops to develop a children’s ensamble, based on the traditional music of the Carnaval de Barranquilla. Facilitator: Oscar Jiménez (Music) Kathleen González (Music)
2016
Meet-Up 2: Mentorship
The second in the meet-up series, an informal gathering aimed at networking, sharing projects and ideas, kicking off collaborations and finding support in the community. This edition’s topic was artistic mentoring, why it is important and relevant and how to find it, with the participation of Tony Yap and Kathleen Read more…
2016
Caribe comes to Newlands
An afternoon of Afro-Colombian song and dance, in the tradition of the “Carnaval de Barranquilla” with the participation of children from Newlands Primary School, artists and the local community.
2016
Carnaval de Barranquilla Immersion at Frankston Primary School
A series of immersive experiences at Frankston Primary School during which students from Prep to Grade 6 learnt the historical and social significance of the Carnaval de Barranquilla, were taught some of the traditional music and dances associated with it and created their own costumes. The activities concluded in a Read more…
2016
Carnaval de Barranquilla Immersion at Newlands Primary School
A series of immersive experiences at Newlands Primary School during which students from Prep to Grade 6 learnt the historical and social significance of the Carnaval de Barranquilla, were taught some of the traditional music and dances associated with it and created their own costumes. The activities concluded in a Read more…
2016
Carnaval de Barranquilla Parade at the Ventana Fiesta
A special participation of children from Franskton Primary School performing traditional Carnaval dances at the opening ceremony of the Ventana Fiesta, a yearly celebration showcasing cultural values and traditions from Latin America in Frankston.
Dance
Newlands Song & Dance Night
A celebration of Afro-Colombian culture at the Newlands Community House developed to continue the work that Casa Cultura has been carrying out in partnership with the Moreland City Council to reactivate the Newlands Community House and help establish it as a hub for culture, diversity and community.
Dance
The Venezuelan Corner at the Coburg Carnivale
An immersive cultural experience offering a taste of a traditional afternoon in the Llanos (plains) of Venezuela, comprising popular games such as Bolas Criollas (dirt bowling) and Dominoes, live traditional music with Cambur Pintón, Cimarrón and Esta Vaina with Daniel J. Márquez, and folk dances with Caribay. Produced in collaboration Read more…