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Inspiring children through dance, fitness, mindfulness, and Indigenous Australian programs.
The Nikki Visaj Movement is a vibrant organisation that offers educational programs for children and young people. We are on a mission to ignite passion for movement, cultural appreciation and holistic well-being in children across Australia.
our valued school and education partners
SCHOOL INCURSIONS
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NVM Dance
Inspiring them with a variety of dance styles and aligning with curriculum goals to build confidence, self-expression, fitness, and creativity.
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NVM Fitness
Promoting an active lifestyle, engaging students with fun, unique, and inclusive activities tailored to individual fitness preferences.
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NVM Mindfulness
Introducing students to Mindfulness; bringing an awareness between our mind and body. This Program enhances focus, emotional regulation and social skills
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NVM Whole-School
Events
Vibrant, entertaining dance & fitness school incursions that kids adore and Health & PE teachers appreciate! Each year level learns a different style of dance and then performs their routine for the school at a special assembly.
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NVM Indigenous Whole School Dance Ceremony Day
Through dance, cultural activities, and conversations, this program connects students to our country's past and the spirit world. A perfect addition to Reconciliation or NAIDOC Week!
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The program includes Acknowledgement of Country, meditation, the role of ceremony and ceremonial performance, traditional dance, a didgeridoo demonstration and more.
MORE INFOOur dance and cultural incursions are designed to inspire and motivate young people of all ages
By sparking children's interest in movement and fitness through dance, we can help disadvantaged students discover a newfound passion for physical activity. Whether it’s through our dynamic whole school events, learning about indigenous artifacts, or our energetic Latin dance sessions, we strive to inspire students to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle that extends beyond the classroom.
Our Team Members
Our passionate and inspiring instructors are dedicated to changing lives and empowering young people. Led by founder Nikki Visaj, a qualified health and physical education teacher with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education/Humanities), we are committed to creating a movement that empowers children to lead active, healthy lives, nurturing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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Discover how our dynamic programs can boost engagement, foster positivity, and create a vibrant learning environment. Click the button below to schedule your session and find out which programs are perfect for your school.
Nikki Visaj, Founder of The Nikki Visaj Movement
Host The Glow Squad at your School!
Hosting The Glow Squad at your school comes with a multitude of benefits, creating an immersive and educational experience that goes beyond traditional entertainment, it’s a unique opportunity for students to learn while having fun.
The Glow Squad is perfect for whole school events, offering an immersive and educational experience that goes beyond traditional entertainment. Featuring characters from diverse ethnicities, our shows promote inclusivity while blending fun with valuable lessons in creativity, teamwork, and the arts.
With flexible booking options for different school sizes and settings, The Glow Squad can seamlessly fit into your academic calendar. Ideal for special events, assemblies, or as a unique reward, bring The Glow Squad to your school for a magical and enriching experience.
The Glow Squad is perfect for whole school events, offering an immersive and educational experience that goes beyond traditional entertainment. Featuring characters from diverse ethnicities, our shows promote inclusivity while blending fun with valuable lessons in creativity, teamwork, and the arts.
With flexible booking options for different school sizes and settings, The Glow Squad can seamlessly fit into your academic calendar. Ideal for special events, assemblies, or as a unique reward, bring The Glow Squad to your school for a magical and enriching experience.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the most popular dance style for kids?
We find that whatever style has been chosen for the incursion, students will love it! Whether it’s a style they’re already familiar with – like hip hop – or whether it’s something totally new like African or Indigenous, our instructors know how to get the best out of kids and make them feel confident in any dance genre.
Are all your dance and fitness instructors qualified?
Absolutely! All our instructors have many years of training and study behind them. They all work professionally in the dance and fitness industry, both locally and internationally. You can read all about them in the Our team menu. Founder Nikki Visaj is also a qualified health and physical education teacher with a Bachelor Of Applied Science (Physical Education/Humanities). All instructors are great role models for physical literacy and health.
Do you provide the necessary equipment for fitness incursions?
Yes, we provide all equipment necessary for whatever incursion is booked. This will include our own speakers, hand sanitiser and other health and safety requirements.
Are the combat incursions contact or non-contact?
Always non-contact! We make this clear at the beginning of each session. Everyone will feel safe during our classes. We want to help the students to feel relaxed enough to practice mindfulness and have fun while also learning physical literacy.
Is your music age–appropriate?
Yes! All our instructors choose their music according to the age group they’re leading. We’re proud to feature music that’s positive, has no profanity and is uplifting and non-threatening. We want kids to finish their incursion feeling energised and confident.
Can any age group do any style of dance and fitness?
Yes, our experience has shown us that children of any age can do any one of the dance styles we offer. We tailor every class for the age of the students participating. This means that we teach to certain levels for different age groups so everyone has the chance to feel confident and shine.
How difficult is the fitness program? What about my students who aren’t normally physically active?
Our programs cater for all fitness levels. For incursions, especially when we work with a new group, we always start at a beginner level. We want kids to succeed so we break down all movements, skills and techniques to a basic level to make sure no one is injured and everyone has fun. During the class, if we see there are students ready for the next level up, we will adjust our teaching for those individuals to create more of a challenge.
How do your programs fit into our school curriculum?
Our programs all align with the Australian Curriculum framework for physical education and health. This means that we are experienced and qualified to teach physical literacy skills. The Australian Curriculum says that it “aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable students to access, evaluate and synthesise information to take positive action to protect, enhance and advocate for their own and others’ health, wellbeing, safety and physical activity participation across their lifespan.” This is at the core of what we teach. Our Aboriginal (Indigenous) classes also help teachers and schools to weave in appropriate (and fun) content to meet the cross–curriculum priorities and explorations into Aboriginal Histories and Cultures. These sessions are also the perfect addition to your learning design around Reconciliation or Naidoc week.
Does dance help with a child’s mental health or wellbeing?
Dance is not just a great form of fitness and exercise, but it also helps children and young people to express themselves in their own unique way. Every session is a safe space led by positive role models who promote physical literacy. All our classes start with a warm up and end with a warm down. During this time especially, our instructors keep tabs on the class and communicate to build mental and physical awareness. They deliver powerful spoken and unspoken messages of body and emotional positivity for everyone.
How do you manage students who don’t want to participate? My class of teenagers can be a handful.
Our instructors each have many years’ experience teaching dance and fitness to groups of children and young people. Between them, they have 100 years of leading group dance classes or individual sessions. We find that children and young people who aren’t into mainstream or team sports often excel in our dance, fitness and mindfulness sessions. We emphasise creativity and confidence through physical literacy. While there should be the expectation that everyone will participate, we want students to have a fabulous time, so our instructors know how to get the best out of young people. It helps if everyone present takes part – teachers also love our incursions! You could even consider inviting parents.
What do we need to provide for a school incursion with NVM?
- A large, open space suitable to accommodate both participating students and audience
- A raised area or stage is a bonus but not compulsory
- A wireless microphone would be a bonus but is not compulsory.
Our instructors will arrive at least 15 mins before the start of the event to sign in and set up. They will provide all equipment and speakers. Our programs are structured around your school timetable. Teachers must be present during the session.
Can we pay for your incursions through our SportAus grant funds?
We are becoming a partner with SportAus! For details, visit the website, call us at 0425 131 554, or email “nikkivisaj@thenikkivisajmovement.com.au”.
Sport Australia's Sporting Schools program is the largest school-based sports participation program in Australia, supporting 80% of schools in increasing children's participation in sport and connecting them with community opportunities.
Sport Australia has also launched Sporting Schools Plus to promote physical literacy in schools. For more information, visit: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/schools/schools
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Experience the transformative power of dance, fitness, and mindfulness at The Nikki Visaj Movement. Our programs promote a healthy lifestyle and provide rich cultural experiences, offering deep insights into Aboriginal histories and cultures for your school.
We ensure accessibility with negotiable pricing to fit any budget, of any school, anywhere in Australia. Contact Nikki today to discover our programs, tailor-made to suit your school's needs.
