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INDIGENOUS HISTORIES AND CULTURE

Indigenous Art, Dance, Boomerang, Didgeridoo, Artefacts and Storytelling  

Enhance your Reconciliation or NAIDOC Week with our Dance Incursion! Perfectly aligned with the Australian Curriculum's cross-curriculum priorities, it delves into Aboriginal Histories and Cultures. Our traditional Indigenous Dance incursion that includes add traditional games, combines engaging discussions and activities to immerse your students in Aboriginal traditions and beliefs, inspiring and empowering the next generation.

NEW! Indigenous Art Workshop
We’re excited to invite kids to join our Indigenous Art Workshop, a fun and creative space where young minds can explore their feelings, stories, and the world around them through art. Peru will lead the sessions, creating a safe and open space for children to express themselves through colour, shapes, and stories that comefrom their hearts.

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Benefits of Indigenous Incursions

These programs are the perfect opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of Australia’s diverse Indigenous cultures. Gaining insights into Indigenous art, storytelling, dance, and more.

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Indigenous Whole School Dance Ceremony Day

Connecting with traditional, contemporary and hip hop dance to help students understand Aboriginal Culture.

Indigenous Hip Hop Concert

Focusing on showcasing their passion to connect with the youth, engaging them through music and dance. The Indigenous Outreach Program (IOP) also focuses on the importance of remembering the history of our First Nations people.

Indigenous Whole School Rotation Day

Immerse your students in a rich cultural experience with two Indigenous groups visiting your school. Available in NSW, WA, QLD and VIC.

Warradhaa program

Indigenous Whole School Dance Ceremony Day

Using 'Liyan Nyikina' from the Kimberley region, meaning 'to connect to country and spirit,' we blend Indigenous Traditional/Contemporary and Hip Hop dance to help students understand Aboriginal culture. This reflects the tradition of dance conveying animals or cultural themes through ceremony. Each group performs their own ceremonial dance at the end of the day.

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Traditional

The youngest children learn an age-appropriate Dreaming story of Waa (the crow) and how he was burnt by fire. The children then perform this story through dance and acting.

Contemporary

Junior-level children learn Bapa, a song made famous by Geoffrey Gurrumul, who sang about the loss of his father. This fluid dance embodies the snake (Biami) through a beautiful flow and dream-like essence.

Hip Hop

Children in the middle years learn a hip hop piece performed to a song by DRMNNOW, ‘Indigenous Land’. The dance connects hip hop with the movements of Australian animals, displaying creativity and power.

An Indigenous Hip Hop Concert

We begin our session with an acknowledgment of country, followed by an explanation of who we are and what we do, focusing on the importance of remembering the history of our First Nations people. Our artists will perform a captivating show for your audience then get them up to participate as a group in an interactive dance workshop. We focus on delivering our motto ‘no shame, be proud, respect’, encouraging the group of develop a healthy mind, body, spirit culture.

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Cultural Awareness

They commence their session with an acknowledgment of country, emphasising the significance of honoring the history and culture of First Nations People. Following this, they introduce their team and mission, underscoring the importance of cultural awareness.

Dynamic Projects

Choose between a highly engaging dance session designed to meet your schools specific needs, whether it be an intimate gathering or to engage the masses. The Music Video Project is a creative process where your chosen group will be mentored to write, record and film their own video clip for presentation to their community. This is a project that gives children a voice to express what is prevalent for them at the time.

Indigenous Whole School Rotation Day

Immerse your students in a rich cultural experience with two Indigenous groups visiting your school, either from NSW and Victoria. These groups offer a variety of workshops celebrating Aboriginal traditions and heritage. Throughout the day, students will rotate through different workshops, gaining insights into traditional indigenous dances, storytelling, dance, and more. It’s an opportunity for cross-state cultural exchange and a chance for students to deepen their understanding of Australia’s diverse Indigenous cultures.

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Warradhaa (Available in NSW, WA, QLD and VIC.)

Warradhaa is a Sydney based cultural workshop team lead by Rayma Johnson, a Wiradjuri/Yorta Yorta woman with more than 30 years experience in the performing arts industry. The team consists of 1 - 6 cultural educators teaching & performing across many schools, from preschool to high school. “Warradhaa” is the Wiradjuri language name for the Waratah flower, which is the floral emblem of NSW

● New indigenous art workshop
● Dance
● Dodge & Artefacts
● Boomerang
● Art
● Storytelling

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Daniel Williams

Daniel Williams offers an Indigenous Programs for NSW and brings extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of Aboriginal culture, creating a powerful connection with young students. He delivers enthralling welcomes to Country, emphasising the importance of Aboriginal culture in a captivating manner for every student. His didgeridoo performances are breathtaking, leaving an indelible impression on their hearts and minds.

- Rope Making with stringy bark.
- Creating Traditional Paints by crushing ochres (red, white, and yellow rocks) for painting.
- Didgeridoo Lessons using PVC pipes or long cardboard rolls (Boys Only).
- Storytelling on Aboriginal tools, weapons, flora, and fauna.
- Traditional Songs and Dance teachings, culminating in a student performance.

Djarrin (VIC)

Djarrin is a Victorian based workshop team lead by Jaren Wilson, who serves as a cultural educator, sharing Dreamtime stories, showcasing artifacts, and recounting the resilience of Indigenous people over 60,000 years. From Kindergarten to Year Twelve, he imparts knowledge in art and dance, including the mesmerising butterfly dance.

● Dance
● Dodge & Artefacts
● Boomerang
● Art
● Storytelling

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Let's Move and Connect

Experience the transformative power of dance, fitness, and mindfulness at The Nikki Visaj Movement. Our incursions 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.

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