Our Nia Dance Move to Heal class is perfect for those with limited mobility which often comes with age. Located at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club, come along for a cuppa tea and expand your social circle! You never know who you may meet!

Importance Of Social Interaction

Loneliness is a prevalent problem among senior individuals, especially those who live alone. Opportunities to socialise may become more limited as one becomes older, but this does not negate the importance of social engagement for the elderly. Regular social engagement has been shown in studies to lead to happier and more fulfilled lives, which translates to greater long-term mental health for senior persons. Maintaining excellent mental and physical health requires staying socially active, whereas remaining isolated can significantly diminish a person’s quality of life.

Aside from the opportunity to live a higher quality of life, social interaction has a number of important health benefits for senior citizens, including a possible reduction in the risk of dementia and a wide range of physical issues, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, and cardiovascular activities.

Benefits Of Exercising In Your Elder Years

Prevent Disease

Studies have shown that maintaining regular physical activity can help prevent many common diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. Exercise improves overall immune function, which is important for seniors as their immune systems are often compromised. Even light exercise, such as walking, can be a powerful tool for preventable disease management.

Improved Mental Health

Exercising has a plethora of mental health benefits. Endorphins (the “feel good” hormone) are released during exercise and work as a stress reliever, leaving you feeling pleased and satisfied. Exercise has also been related to better sleep, which is particularly essential for older persons who frequently suffer from insomnia and irregular sleep patterns.

Decreased Risk of Falls

 Falls are more common among older persons, which can be terrible for their ability to maintain independence. Exercise increases strength and flexibility, which helps with balance and coordination, lowering the chance of falling. Falls take far longer for seniors to recover from, so everything that will help them avoid them in the first place is essential.

Improved Cognitive Function

Cognitive function is aided by regular physical activity and fine-tuned motor skills. Numerous studies show that physically active people have a lower risk of dementia, regardless of when they start a habit.

Book Now

Try something new and add a thrill to your regular dance routine with Nia Dance! Expand your current experiences with the unique technique of Nia at Dance NZ. Are you a new Dance NZ member? Click here to get access to a special offer of 3 classes for only $15!

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Participate in your favorite in-person and HYBRID-style sessions and join as a free Dance NZ member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Official sessions venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated location place: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Official session venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated venue place: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Official session venue: Raglan Town Hall (designated location place: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

You can find on the Dance NZ site here booking and information about online HYBRID-style sessions and in-person classes with your instructor, Belinda Goodwin.

Dive further into everything about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Nia is designed to nurture, condition, and nourish your body and soul now and in the future by providing a connection to pleasure.

Nia emphasises fitness-dancing, mindfulness, neuroplasticity, self-healing, and, most importantly, Nia is fun. Nia is inspired by dance, martial arts, and healing arts.

Nia courses are a rich experience for the entire body, engaging everything from the bigger muscles of the body to the fingertips and toes. The practice combines Tai Chi, Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, Modern Dance, Duncan Dance, Jazz, Moshe Feldenkrais’ work, the Alexander Technique, and Yoga to give you a sensory sample of each one and a sense of its chemistry.

This one-of-a-kind combination helps you to strike a balance between the feminine and the masculine, the precise and the fluid, the forceful and the yielding. We can express and explore different elements of our physical, emotional, and spiritual selves by combining various movement forms. 

These movements connect us to a variety of energies, our breathing, and our personalities, all of which work together to keep the body lively and healthy while also allowing it to move easily and enjoyably.

Importance of Grounding 

Grounding, sometimes known as earthing, is a therapeutic practice in which you engage in activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth.

Earthing science and grounding physics are used in this technique to describe how electrical charges from the earth can have beneficial impacts on your body. This sort of grounding therapy differs slightly from the technique utilised in mental health treatment.

Conditions that have been noted to be improved by grounding include:

– Chronic fatigue 

– Chronic pain

– Anxiety and Depression

– Sleep disorders

– Cardiovascular Disease

Our outdoor Nia Dance classes are the PERFECT opportunity to become one with the earth and utilise what Nia Dance has to offer. 

Importance of Bodily Awareness 

We are more likely to recognise stress, anxiety, and tension as we become more conscious of our bodies and their sensations. The body detects stress much more quickly than the mind. The body’s way of letting you know you’re stressed is when muscles begin to stiffen. 

Nia improves the health of the body, mind, and spirit. Each Nia class instils mindfulness in your dance movement, leaving you feeling invigorated, cognitively strong, and emotionally balanced. Once you have recognised any stresses you have, Nia Dance can help you get one step closer to a healthier, happier life.

Book Now

Try something new and add a thrill to your regular dance routine with Nia Dance! Expand your current experiences with the unique technique of Nia at Dance NZ. Are you a new Dance NZ member? Click here to get access to a special offer of 3 classes for only $15!

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Participate in your favourite in-person and HYBRID-style sessions and join as a free Dance NZ member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Official sessions venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated location place: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Official session venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated venue place: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Official session venue: Raglan Town Hall (designated location place: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

You can find on the Dance NZ site here booking and information about online HYBRID-style sessions and in-person classes with your instructor, Belinda Goodwin.

Dive further into everything about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Nia Dance accommodates for every age range and movement ability. At Dance NZ, we ensure that we can cater to every person so many can reap the benefits that Nia Dance has to offer. Whether you love to dance or are wanting to try something new to incorporate more movement, and even more important health benefits, keep reading to see what Nia Dance at Dance NZ has to offer you!

Gentle Nia Classes

Gentle Nia classes are the perfect way to begin Nia Dance as a senior. Every Wednesday at 9.30 am at our Raglan location, our Gentle Nia class takes place. Belinda offers easy-to-follow guided choreography that is suitable for beginners, seniors, and those with previous dance experience. This class, which incorporates soulful, uplifting music from the Nia Technique as well as the science of the body’s path, has something for everyone. The class is offered both in-person and via zoom, so you can practice the class wherever you feel the most comfortable! We also offer a free 24-hour replay which is emailed to you at the end of the class so you can re-watch and enjoy the class to your hearts’ extent.

Discounts 

We are pleased to offer a 40% senior discount for those over the age of 65. It is quick and simple to apply for by using our form online found through this link: http://dancenz.co.nz/events/gentle-nia-wednesdays/. 

FREEDOM DANCE Nia for Parkinson’s 

For those who live with Parkinson’s, Dance NZ offers a sponsored class for $5 per member, and caregivers free. Freedom Dance Nia for Parkinson’s is run by Belinda who is a trained Parkinson’s Dance Teacher with Advanced certifications with ® Dance For Parkinson’s, a worldwide association and teaches a specialized dance class for persons living with Parkinson’s and their caretakers. As many would be aware, Parkinson’s Disease affects motor abilities, causes tremors, affects balance and muscle strength. Over the last few decades, more and more research has been conducted to see if different types of dance could be beneficial in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The Dance for Parkinson’s Disease website includes a list of 38 scientific research studies on the subject. 

Nia Dance has been shown to be especially effective for people with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease, according to research. Nia Dance appears to assist Parkinson’s patients to improve their walk and balance. It can also provide social stimulation and support, which can aid in the reduction of depression and the improvement of overall quality of life. Nia Dance also improves cognitive functioning, which is a problem for many people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Make your fitness routine sustainable by doing something fun, gentle yet powerful, and that you love. Try Nia Dance today; no matter where you are, there’s an option for you to attend and the perfect class style to suit you and your needs. Make 2022 your year with Dance NZ.

Have a question? You can make it with CONTACT Dance NZ here and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Nia Dance Weekly Term One 2022 Dance NZ Classes: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

New to Dance NZ? Not a member yet? Click here to sign up as a Dance NZ member to be able to book classes.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal, Term One 2022: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton CBD, Waikato Sports Fishing Club. Click here to book here.

• Classic Nia, Term One 2022: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton CBD, Waikato Sports Fishing Club. Click here to book here.

• Gentle Nia, Term One 2022: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. 41 Bow Street, Raglan Townhall. Click here to book here. 

• Classic Nia, Term One 2022: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton, Saint John’s Hall. Click here to book here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance, Term One 2022: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton CBD, Saint John’s Hall. Click here to book here.

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If you’re not familiar with this dance technique, read onwards as this blog will be covering what Nia Dance is, where you can participate, and the style of class at this Nia Dance company that is perfect for physical healing and gentle, adjustable movements.

The Impact of Nia Dance on the Body

Nia Dance (also known as Nia Technique) is a unique dancing technique that mixes martial arts, healing arts, and dance. It combines these lessons into a combination of movements that is gentle on and positively affects your body, including your muscles, tendons, posture and joints. It is made up of 52 individual motions. 

Nia Dance can provide a broad variety of recovery advantages since each movement has its origins 3 different healing arts. Other than helping your body’s muscles and joints, Nia Dance can also heavily aid with general physical discomfort, develop higher joint mobility and flexibility, improve organ function, and increase bodily circulation.

Nia Dance may also make the recovery process more pleasurable and easy by providing social support and relationships. In a judgment-free, quiet, and open environment, not only is rehabilitation more enjoyable, but it also enhances mental and emotional well-being, which is crucial throughout recovery. The injury-recovery Nia Dance class at Dance NZ provides all of this, so read on!

Injury-Orientated Styled Classes at Dance NZ 

Dance NZ offers a class once every week specially catered and designed for the injured body, no matter the physical issue, to provide healing and improvements. Your instructor at Dance NZ, Belinda Goodwin, adapts the universal Nia technique alongside her own style with a gentle, healing approach that is physically focused. This creates the class at Dance NZ known as Nia Dance Move to Heal.

Come along early for pre-class chitchats and delicious brewed tea at the glorious Waikato Sports and Fishing Club venue, which overlooks the beautiful Waikato river. If you’re wanting to attend classes in person, make sure to have your vaccination pass ready upon arrival! Or else, join in online from the comfort of your own home. You can even get your partner, friends or family involved!

If Nia Dance Move to Heal sounds like something you’d be interested in for long-term recovery for any aches or injuries, you can purchase a term pass for Nia Dance Move to Heal here, which entitles you to 12 classes each valued at $13.33, while a single class with no pass or deal is $17. If you’re a first-time member at Dance NZ and Nia Dance Move to Heal sounds like it could be perfect for you but you’re not sure, you can purchase our 3 classes for $15 deal on the Dance NZ website here. There are many other offers available too, which you can view here.

Book Now

Make this year a time to feel refreshed, healed and at your best physically and mentally. With classes starting just around the corner, you can start planning your routine, class bookings and organising Dance NZ deals for Term One of 2022.

Have a question? You can make it with CONTACT Dance NZ here and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Nia Dance Weekly Term One 2022 Dance NZ Classes: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

New to Dance NZ? Not a member yet? Click here to sign up as a Dance NZ member to be able to book classes.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal, Term One 2022: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Waikato Sports Fishing Club, 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton CBD. Click here to book here.

• Classic Nia, Term One 2022: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Waikato Sports Fishing Club, 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton CBD. Click here to book here.

• Gentle Nia, Term One 2022: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Raglan Town Hall, 41 Bow Street, Raglan Townhall. Click here to book here. 

• Classic Nia, Term One 2022: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Saint John’s Hall, 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton. Click here to book here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance, Term One 2022: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Saint John’s Hall, 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton CBD. Click here to book here.

Explore the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Join A Happy Senior Exercise With Nia Dance

What exactly is this amazing dance? Nia Dance is a low-impact dance practice that, in addition to raising serotonin (happy chemicals) levels, offers a number of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health and happiness benefits. The dance style incorporates tai-chi, the Alexander technique, yoga, and other dance, healing and martial arts. 

Numerous studies have shown that Tai Chi, Yoga, and other movement arts that inspire Nia Dance have profoundly great health and happiness advantages for elders, as well as providing the ideal atmosphere for social interaction. Because Nia Dance is a fusion of several distinct disciplines, it offers a plethora of social and emotional benefits to seniors.

Nia Dance is made up of 52 highly flexible movements that are designed to work with your specific body type and talents. This makes it suitable for everyone to participate in all exercises and Nia Dance routines, especially the elderly. Its flexibility means you won’t be forcing uncomfortable or unnatural motions through your body, reducing the risk of injury, weariness, or pain. 

Nia Dance provides various social and emotional advantages for seniors, including an improved positive mood, calm energy, a supportive teaching atmosphere, a compassionate instructor, pain relief, better self-esteem, decreased depressive symptoms and anxiety, and recovered mobility and flexibility.

Embrace Your Inner Happiness and Grasp The Joy Around You At Dance NZ

Dance NZ is a Nia Dance organisation headquartered in New Zealand that offers courses both online through Zoom and in-person at various Raglan and Hamilton locations. At Dance NZ, you can get joy the opportunity to engage with new people and spend time with your social connections. As a senior, maintaining social levels and meeting new people is essential for boosting your happiness.

There are five classes to choose from at Dance NZ, with both in-person and online alternatives. The most ideal classes for seniors however is Nia Dance Move to Heal (11:15 a.m., Tuesday) and Gentle Nia (9:30 a.m., Wednesday) are the best classes for seniors. Now that the Covid lockdown in Hamilton has been lifted, in-person classes are back up and running in their many, magnificent locations, such as the Waikato Sports and Fishing Club, with online options still continuing.

Come to your Nia Dance Move to Heal class a little bit earlier to enjoy some lovely tea on the balcony of the venue with your peers and instructor. This is a wonderful way to chat and make new friends before your class begins. Don’t be concerned if you are unable to attend specified lesson hours and days. Replays of lessons are available for purchase from Dance NZ for a 24-hour period. Seniors may presently enjoy a 40% discount on any purchases made on the Dance NZ website, so schedule your courses now while this fantastic offer is still available!

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Take care of your happiness and do something you enjoy that was designed perfectly for your body with Nia Dance. Pop into any class at Dance NZ and make friends boost joy by maintaining those social levels and having an extended friend circle to enjoy other activities outside of class with. 

Not sure if Nia Dance is what you’re looking for? No stress! Try out $5 classes for up to 3 classes of your choice if you’re a first-time Dance NZ member. Check out this offer here.

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Book Dance NZ classes by becoming a free member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Engage in this class here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Current class location: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (chosen location address: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Engage in this class here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Current class location: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (chosen location address: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Engage in this class here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Current class location: Raglan Town Hall (chosen location address: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Engage in this class here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Current class location: Saint John’s Hall (chosen location address: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Engage in this class here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Current class location: Saint John’s Hall (chosen location address: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton).

Online HYBRID-style classes and in-person sessions can be found here with all their information and accessibility to book your favourite class with Belinda Goodwin, your Dance NZ instructor.

Explore the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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How Nia Dance Caters to Injuries and Seniors

The technique we’ll be talking about today is known as Nia Dance. Briefly mentioned in the previous paragraph, Nia Dance is an extremely adaptable form of exercise, meaning you can change movements to suit your body rather than strain it and still receive all of its benefits. Nia movement’s high changeability reduces the risk of further injury or exhaustion and makes participating more enjoyable, meaning you’ll want to take part more often rather than hate the exercise you’re doing.

Nia Dance is also a non-impact type of fitness, which means that the intensity level is quite low and movements are gentle and non-complex. This is ideal as a senior, especially if you’re new to the fitness or dance scene or have issues with mobility, pain or injuries. If you find that you have an amazing range of motion in your upper body but not so much in your lower body, which is common among seniors, Nia Dance can even cater to that too! Nia Dance can be performed while sitting down using only the range of your upper body; this method is quite commonly used!

Made up of 7 unique cycles, Nia Dance can stimulate not only your body but your mind and soul through the methods used in these cycles as well as the incorporation of mindfulness techniques. You can read about these cycles in our blog here.

Despite all its gentle movements and ability to be easily changed to suit your needs, Nia Dance is extremely effective with the benefits it provides. Some of the most commonly reported benefits of Nia Dance includes better hand-eye coordination and balance, improved spinal support and posture, increased abilities with movement and flexibility, pain relief, better muscular strength, higher circulation, improved organ and cognitive functioning, and strengthened cardiovascular system.

Experience Healing of the Mind, Body and Soul at Dance NZ

While there are 5 classes at Dance NZ, the perfect class for seniors with extra attention to healing is Nia Dance Move to Heal. This class occurs at the gorgeous venue, Waikato Sports and Fishing Club in Hamilton. A beautiful environment to exercise in can add extra joy to your life and provide a different set of pace.

Nia Dance Move to Heal is also commonly booked by those in rehabilitation for injuries or a part of an ACC plan (as this class is a certified ACC program). However, if you’re a senior participating, you can receive a special discount on your classes by clicking here. This link will redirect you to a page on the Dance NZ website where you will be required to fill out a form and provide proof of valid ID for verification. After this process, you will be added to the senior discount list.

Book Now

If you’re a senior in need of some physical healing, give Nia Dance Move to Heal at Dance NZ a try! You can give this class a go for as little as $5 with the Dance NZ first-time members special offer: get your first 3 classes for $15 here! 

Do you have a query? CONTACT Dance NZ here to reach out with your question and we’ll get back to you right away.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Classes Every Week: Physical and Online HYBRID-Style Nia Dance Sessions

Participate in your favourite in-person and HYBRID-style sessions and join as a free Dance NZ member here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m, Tuesdays mornings. Official sessions venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated location place: 499 Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m, Tuesdays evenings. Official session venue: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (designated venue place: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Wednesday mornings. Official session venue: Raglan Town Hall (designated location place: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m, Friday mornings. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this session here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m, Friday afternoons. Official session venue: Saint John’s Hall (designated location place: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

You can find on the Dance NZ site here booking and information about online HYBRID-style sessions and in-person classes with your instructor, Belinda Goodwin.

Dive further into everything about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Nia Dance And Its Influence On Seniors

Nia Dance is a one-of-a-kind exercise method that takes a holistic approach, in the form of dance, to deliver benefits and tools to improve your lifestyle and attitude. Also known under the name of the Nia Technique, Nia Dance is made up of nine different movement arts as well as powerful music, and influential spoken and mindfulness teachings. Nia Dance is a tremendous tool for improving not just your physical health but also your mental, spiritual, social and emotional well-being through gentle movements.

A Nia Dance routine, whether performed like an experienced dancer or sitting down with soft actions, should always leave you feeling clear-headed, emotionally balanced, and happy. You may leave feeling energetic and productive, or more relaxed, depending on how you altered your movements throughout your Nia Dance practice to align with your goals going into the class. 

Nia Dance is well-known to be a non-impact form of exercise and is highly adaptable to every person’s mobility levels, abilities, and other specific needs. This makes it a perfect routine for seniors to enjoy and follow along; Nia Dance can even be performed sitting down using just your upper body, while still offering the same benefits!

Nia Dance helps you utilise the pleasant emotions you feel throughout your Nia exercise outside of class and be able to feel these same emotions outside of classes or Nia workouts. As a result, the Nia Technique is more than a dance style as it can teach and motivate you to live a more meaningful, happier life.

Dance NZ’s Gentle Nia Dance Classes For Seniors

The number of Nia Dance classes in New Zealand is limited, so it might be difficult to find one in your location or online. However, look no further as Dance NZ is the solution you’re looking for! Whether you’re seeking online Nia Dance courses or in-person sessions, Dance NZ can help match you with the perfect class and method of viewing!

Dance NZ is a fantastic New Zealand Nia Dance group with a variety of ways to involve yourself in the Nia Technique. Dance NZ offers five separate courses, each with different additional assistance and advantages in specific areas. Every class gives the option of participating online through Zoom or in person at several venues in Hamilton and Raglan. There are also 24-hour replays of various classes available for purchase on the Dance NZ website. Replays give you more freedom to pause a movement you want to get the hang of or rewatch your favourite class.

Gentle Nia (a class focused on soft movement for lower mobility and beginners), Nia Dance Move to Heal (a class specialising in movements that relieve pains and aches), and Nia for Parkinsons Freedom Dance (a class only available to those with Parkinson’s and their carers) are the best classes for seniors at Dance NZ. Nia Dance Move to Heal and Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance are both approved Waikato Strength and Balance classes for the elderly and others with restricted mobility. These classes are a great way to develop new social connections and fill your social meter and be rid of any isolation you may have been experiencing before!

If you’re already an attending member of Nia Dance Move to Heal classes, or have read previous blogs, please note that there is a permanent venue change for this class. Nia Dance Move to Heal will now be held at the Waikato Sports and Fishing Club at the same date and time. You can view this venue below.

Book Now

If you’re a senior or know someone who would heavily benefit from and enjoy Nia Dance classes at Dance NZ, book a class now! Have the opportunity to reach out and make new friends, add something new and exciting to your routine, or just have some extra fun in your week!

Do you have a query? You can CONTACT Dance NZ and expect a response as soon as possible.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Dance NZ Nia Dance Classes Weekly: In-Person and Online HYBRID-Style Classes 

To participate and have access to reserving HYBRID-style classes and in-person sessions, you must first be signed up as Dance NZ free member here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Participate in this class here. Time and dates: 11:15 a.m on Tuesdays. Venue address: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Participate in this class here. Time and dates: 5:30 p.m on Tuesdays. Venue address: Waikato Sports Fishing Club (detailed location: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Participate in this class here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m on Wednesday. Venue address: Raglan Town Hall (detailed location: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Participate in this class here. Time and dates: 9:30 a.m on Friday. Venue address: Saint John’s Hall full address: (Hamilton, 20 Wellington Street).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Participate in this class here. Time and dates: 12:00 p.m on a Friday. Venue address: Saint John’s Hall (specific address: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

24-hour replays with Belinda Goodwin, as well as Nia HYBRID-style class sessions, can be purchased and booked here from the Dance NZ website.

HYBRID-style classes and 24-hour replays, including extra information and bookings, are available and accessible here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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How Nia Dance Can Make You Happier and Improve Wellbeing as a Senior

Nia Dance is a very unique form of fitness, with a holistic approach that can provide more than just full-body benefits. The Nia Technique is comprised of 9 diverse movement arts, originating from the healing, martial, and dance scene, and has influential music and verbal teachings. Combining all of these factors, Nia Dance is a powerful tool for positively boosting not just your physical health but the state of your mental and emotional well-being.

During a Nia workout, there are 7 different cycles that you’ll be guided through. Each cycle affects your body differently, with movement speed and style changing to provide you with a variety of benefits. Some of these include reduced anxiety or depressive symptoms, removal of stress, calmer energy, improved feelings of happiness, increased productivity and much more.

After a Nia workout, you can expect to always feel clear-headed, emotionally balanced and significantly happier. Depending on how you adapted your movements during your Nia Dance workout and your intentions or goals heading into the routine, you may also find yourself leaving energised and feeling productive, or perhaps more relaxed and calm.

Nia Dance also teaches different mindfulness practices and verbal teachings from inspired movement arts so that you have the tools and skills to apply the positive emotions you experience during your Nia workout outside of classes. Through this, Nia Dance is more than just a dance style and can teach and inspire you to lead a more fulfilling, happier lifestyle with a joyous attitude.

Dance NZ Opening The Path To Joyous Senior Living

Few places in New Zealand offer Nia Dance classes, and even fewer that offer those classes online. Because Nia Dance is limited in New Zealand, it can be difficult finding classes in your town, making online sessions valuable. Online Nia Dance classes are needed now more than ever due to Covid too and the event of lockdowns. If you’re looking for online Nia Dance classes or in-person sessions based in Hamilton and Raglan, look no further! Dance NZ is the answer! 

Dance NZ is a wonderful New Zealand Nia Dance company that has many viewing and participation options for anybody who wishes to open the door of opportunity for health and wellness. There are five different classes available at Dance NZ, each with its own unique adaptation and design to provide extra support and benefits in certain areas. Every class has the option to participate online through Zoom or in-person at differing venue locations in Hamilton and Raglan. A 24-hour replay is made available to class attendees after each class. 

The most well-suited classes for seniors at Dance NZ are Gentle Nia (a class focused on soft movement for lower mobility and beginners), Nia Dance Move to Heal (a class specialising in movements that relieve pains and aches), and Nia for Parkinsons Freedom Dance (a class only available to those with Parkinson’s and their carers). Nia for Parkinsons Freedom Dance and Nia Dance Move to Heal are both approved Waikato Strength and Balance classes for seniors and individual’s with limited mobility.

Your instructor who will be guiding you through every class at Dance NZ, both online and in-person, is Belinda Goodwin. A certified Nia Dance instructor with her brown belt, Belinda can efficiently and attentively guide you through the 7 cycles of your Nia Dance routine and help you reach mental clarity and wellness.

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So, head on over to the Dance NZ website and book the ideal class for you! On the Dance NZ site, you can also find purchasable class replays and other blogs that can provide extra knowledge on Nia Dance and Dance NZ classes so you know what one is the best fit for you.

If you have questions or concerns, CONTACT Dance NZ and we’ll respond to you as soon as we can.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Nia Dance Classes at Dance NZ Weekly: In-Person and Online HYBRID-Style Programs 

To gain accessibility to online HYBRID-style classes and in-person sessions, sign up to be a free member at Dance NZ through the website here. 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Reserve or check out this class here. Starting at 11:15 a.m on Tuesdays, the class venue is Saint Aidan’s Hall (detailed location: corner of Thames Street & Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Reserve or check out this class here. Starting at 5:30 p.m on Tuesdays, the class venue is the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (detailed location: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Reserve or check out this class here. Starting at 9:30 a.m on Wednesday, the class venue is the Raglan Town Hall (detailed location: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Reserve or check out this class here. Starting at 9:30 a.m on Friday, the class venue is the Saint John’s Hall (detailed location: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Reserve or check out this class here. Starting at 12:00 p.m on Friday, the class venue is the Saint John’s Hall (detailed location: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

Nia HYBRID-style class sessions and 24-hour replays with Belinda Goodwin can be reserved and purchased on the Dance NZ website here.

Other information on HYBRID-style classes and on 24-hour replays are available and accessible here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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How Nia Dance Can Boost Your Happiness As a Senior

Nia Dance is a low-impact dance practice that promotes a variety of physical, mental, social and spiritual health and happiness advantages in addition to increasing serotonin levels. The dance style combines nine different movement art forms, including tai-chi, the Alexander technique, yoga, and other styles of dance, as well as healing and martial arts. 

Numerous studies have demonstrated that exercises like Tai Chi, Yoga and other movement arts that inspire Nia Dance have profoundly positive benefits on elders’ health and happiness, and provide the perfect environment for social connection. Because Nia Dance is the combination of these different arts, it provides an overwhelming number of senior social and happiness advantages.

Nia Dance consists of 52 highly-adaptable movements made to work around your body type and abilities. This makes it ideal for everyone, especially elders, to engage in all movements and Nia Dance routines. It’s adaptability means you won’t be forcing motions through your body that feel uncomfortable or unnatural, lowering the danger of injury, exhaustion, or discomfort.

Nia Dance has several benefits for your social levels and happiness as a senior such as an increased positive attitude, calm energy, a supportive teaching environment, a patient instructor, pain alleviation, increased self-esteem, reduced depressive symptoms and anxiety, and restored mobility and flexibility.

Experience Social Nia Dance Classes as a Senior at Dance NZ

Nia Dance is a wonderful way to meet new people if you have the opportunity to participate in the right class for you. Dance NZ is a New Zealand Nia Dance organisation with classes based online through Zoom, and in-person at different Raglan and Hamilton venues.

There are five classes available to take part in at Dance NZ with in-person and online options, each designed differently to provide specific benefits and suit particular needs and abilities. As a senior, the most suitable classes would be Nia Dance Move to Heal (11:15 a.m., Tuesday) and Gentle Nia (9:30 a.m., Wednesday). Both classes are currently only accessible through Zoom due to Covid restrictions in Hamilton, however, Dance NZ and their classes will resume at their various, lovely venues, like Saint Aidan’s Hall, soon. 

Even though classes are currently being held online, you can still experience a strong social connection with new peers and your Nia Dance instructor through Zoom. You can create new friendships across the internet during your workout and once lockdown has been lifted, have the opportunity to meet your new peers in person outside of classes and at in-person sessions.

If you find yourself struggling to attend specific class times and dates, don’t stress! Dance NZ offers replays of classes that can be purchased for a 24-hour period. All seniors are currently able to receive an incredible 40% discount on all purchases on the Dance NZ website so book your classes while this fabulous deal is still available!

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Nia Dance is perfect for everyone, so if you or someone you know would be interested in this happy seniors social dance in Hamilton or online, share this blog with them or book your class on Dance NZ today! Participate alone and meet new people, or bring your friends along to have fun together and strengthen the bonds of your friendship.

Have a question? CONTACT Dance NZ with these questions or concerns and we’ll get back to you soon.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Weekly Dance NZ Nia Dance Classes: In-Person and Online HYBRID-Style Courses 

Become a free member at Dance NZ by signing up through our website here. This gives you access to book in-person and online HYBRID-style classes.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Reserve your class here. The class starts at 11:15 a.m. Weekday dates are Tuesday at the venue Saint Aidan’s Hall (detailed address: corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton).

• Classic Nia: Reserve your class here. The class starts at 5:30 p.m. Weekday dates are Tuesday at the venue Waikato Sports Fishing Club (detailed address: Grantham Street in Hamilton).

• Gentle Nia: Reserve your class here. The class starts at 9:30 a.m. Weekday dates are Wednesday at the venue Raglan Town Hall (detailed address: 41 Bow Street, Raglan). 

• Classic Nia: Reserve your class here. The class starts at 9:30 a.m. Weekday dates are Friday at the venue Saint John’s Hall (detailed address: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton).

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Reserve your class here. The class starts at 12:00 pm. Weekday dates are Friday at the venue Saint John’s Hall (detailed address: 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). 

Nia HYBRID-style classes and 24-hour replays with Belinda Goodwin can be booked and purchased here.

Information and other details about HYBRID-style classes and 24-hour replays that can be purchased can be accessed here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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The Fun and Social Side of Nia Dance 

Nia Dance is an easily adjustable and non-impact form of dance and exercise, making it an ideal social activity for everybody. Because of its high level of adaptability, any Nia Dance session you attend will likely provide you with the opportunity to meet a diverse range of individuals, people you may not have the chance to befriend under any other circumstances.

Its easiness to adapt comes from its unique design; Nia Dance takes inspiration from nine different movement arts, each offering their own take on physical actions and verbal teachings. Some of these movement arts are martial, healing and dance, and include tai-chi, aikido, and yoga.

The diverse combination of all these arts offers great benefits for your wellbeing and health, especially as a senior. Some of these advantages include improved mobility, greater flexibility, loosened joints, enhanced balance and coordination, better posture, and heightened organ, brain and circulation functions.

Nia Dances adaptability allows you to perform movements and routines standing up, using your full body, or sitting down with the motion of just your upper body. The movements of Nia Dance were designed to not make you sweat or tire out, and have a highly reduced risk of injury. 

This means you can optimise the fun and enjoyment you’re having each Nia Dance workout because you’re not pushing your body to its limits and, instead, listening to what flows best through your body. Having this freedom of moving gives you more room in your mind and body to open yourself up to having fun.

Nia Dance For Seniors at Dance NZ

At Dance NZ, there are five classes available both online and in-person. For seniors, there are three different classes that would be ideal. You can narrow down which class is perfect for you by identifying which class and its benefits align with your specific needs or reasons for taking part in Nia Dance. 

If you’re suffering from an injury currently, whether it’s back pains or a sprained ankle, Nia Dance Move to Heal is a great choice. It’s design was made to provide intense healing to areas of your body that require it and is identified as an ACC recovery programme too. Movements are adapted to be softer on the body, especially in areas where you’re in pain.

Gentle Nia is a great option if you’re a beginner to dance or require something with softer movements. Depending on your level of mobility and flexibility, this would be a great class to opt for. If you or someone else you know has Parkinson’s, then Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a wonderful class to join! Caregivers are encouraged to join too and can be a fantastic way to build closer bonds and new social ties!

All classes, whether attended online or in-person, provide you with the opportunity to meet not only a diverse range of individuals but people who may be able to relate to you through situations or circumstances in common with you.

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Whether you’re participating online or in-person at one of Dance NZ’s Hamilton or Raglan locations, you’ll find your social levels boosted and feel your day filled with fun thanks to the wonders of Nia Dance. With classes for everyone and the ability to tailor movements and routines specifically to your own needs and limitations, you’ll find something perfect for you!

Have any concerns or questions? CONTACT Dance NZ with your query and we’ll respond as fast as possible.

Kind regards, Belinda.

Brown Belt in the Nia Technique. A Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher.

Weekly Nia Dance Dance NZ Classes: In-Person Classes and Online HYBRID-Style Sessions 

Sign up here for free to become a Dance NZ member to be able to book online HYBRID-style classes and in-person sessions.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Purchase and book here. Classes start at 11:15 a.m. Class venue and start dates are Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. The corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton is the location of this class venue.

• Classic Nia: Purchase and book here. Classes start at 5:30 p.m. Class venue and start dates are Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. Grantham Street in Hamilton is the location of this class venue.

• Gentle Nia: Purchase and book here. Classes start at 9:30 a.m. Class venue and start dates are Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. 41 Bow Street, Raglan is the location of this class venue. 

• Classic Nia: Purchase and book here. Classes start at 9:30 a.m. Class venue and start dates are Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton is the location of this class venue.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Purchase and book here. Classes start at 12:00 pm. Class venue and start dates are Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton is the location of this class venue. 

Click here for Nia HYBRID-style classes to book and for 24-hour replays with Belinda Goodwin to purchase.

Click here to go back to the Dance NZ site. Learn more about HYBRID-style classes and purchasable 24-hour class replays.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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