Connect Your Energy To The Earth and Ground Yourself With Nia Dance

Nia Dance is the ideal activity to complement a day spent outside in the sun. This low-impact, very adjustable technique can be done alone, with friends, or in a group setting! Because Nia Dance is so adaptable and simple to learn, you may plan a last-minute Nia exercise in the sun or join Nia Dance classes even if you have no prior dance or Nia Dance experience!

The movement is part of what makes it so adaptive. Each movement is based on a martial, therapeutic, or dance art, such as Duncan dance, Jazz, Aikido, or Yoga, and can help you even if you don’t do it like your instructors or peers. One of the many wonderful aspects of Nia Dance is that you can do any of the 52 movements that feel right to your body and still receive the benefits while avoiding damage. In reality, the adaptability of Nia Dance considerably minimises the amount of fatigue and sweat you may encounter.

Nia Dance music paired with being outside in the sun can bring a wide range of emotional benefits as well as a boost to your day’s happiness. Nia Dance music uses binaural frequencies and specialised instruments to help you connect with your seven chakras, clear mental blockages, increase joy, and provide clarity and peace to your energy.

Renew Your Soul With Nia Dance Outdoors at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club

Dance NZ is hosting a special outdoor Nia event this coming Tuesday so if you’re located in the Hamilton area, you don’t want to miss this joyous, fun-filled opportunity. Alternatively, you can tune in online if you can’t make this event, and participate in your own backyard or even your local park if there’s public wi-fi! 

On the 22nd of February, at 5:30 pm, Belinda Goodwin, your Dance NZ instructor, will be holding an outdoor Nia Dance class on the lawn in fro of Waikato Sports Fishing club for those of all ages, mobility, and experience levels. This is an amazing opportunity to participate in a beautiful and refreshing dance in a stunning outdoor environment. Studies have found that exercising outside is extremely beneficial as you have access to cleaner air, it can help relieve stress, and is far more mentally boosting than exercising indoors.

So seize this awesome event and book a ticket now from the Dance NZ website here.

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So make sure to book in and take advantage of this amazing event in the beautiful outdoors. Come on down to participate in Nia Dance at Dance NZ today.

Have a question? CONTACT Dance NZ with any concerns you may have and we’ll get a response out asap.

Kind regards,

Belinda.

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

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

Book online HYBRID-style classes, as well as in-person sessions, by signing up to be a Dance NZ member. You can do this for free on the Dance NZ website here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 11:15 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. The address of this venue is on the corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 5:30 p.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. The address of this venue is Grantham Street in Hamilton.

• Gentle Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. The address of this venue is 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 12:00 pm. Week dates and venue locations are Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. 

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If you need something to ground yourself and keep your inner energy clear, focused, and at peace, then look no further than this blog! In today’s written piece, we’ll be discussing a stress relief dance in Hamilton, known as Nia Dance, and informing you of all the wondrous and marvelous benefits it provides, and how easily it can make you forget all about your worries and stress.

Allow Nia Dance To Melt Away The Stresses of Life

Studies have shown that specific music, social interaction and dance can significantly decrease stress. These three things alone are just a few things that Nia Dance specialises in and prioritises. The music of Nia Dance is specifically chosen based on its instruments, chords played, binaural frequencies and rhythm to provide maximum benefits to your mind and soul. Some of these benefits include mental clarity and focus, improved cognitive function and heightened sensory awareness. 

The dance movements of Nia Dance are 52 in total, and each is inspired by movements within the martial, healing and other dance arts. These include yoga, aikido, jazz and Tai-Kwando to name a few. All movements are easily adaptable for each individual’s needs and movement levels, and it’s encouraged to not follow the moves exactly. Rather, let each movement be a guide and allow your body to find what flows naturally; this is how you’ll get the best benefits.

Lastly, whether you taking part in Nia Dance online with friends and family joining in or you’re participating in-person at a Dance NZ class, you’ll be sure to receive a boosted amount of social interaction. Receiving enough socialisation throughout the week will help boost your happiness, calm your energy, and provide you with laughter and new or stronger social connections.

Feel at Peace at Dance NZ

Come on down to Dance NZ at either our Raglan or Hamiltion venues for your weekly dance, social and musical boost. Or if you can’t attend for any reason, whether you’re not located in the area or have covid concerns, feel free to tune in online! You can attend any of the five classes available at Dance NZ online through a live stream on Zoom which captures in-person classes live.

New to dance in general? Try Gentle Nia at Dance NZ; a perfect class for beginners, individuals who are wanting a slower and softer routine, or who have a lower level of mobility and flexibility. If you’re a bit more experienced within the realm of dance or have more confidence in your mobility, try Classic Nia at Dance NZ.

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Reduce the stress building up in your life with Nia Dance! It’s so easy to attend and affordable activity to keep your stress levels down. So, come on down to a Dance NZ venue or attend online either by yourself or tell friends and family to come along for a joyous hour of dance!

Have a question? CONTACT Dance NZ with any concerns you may have and we’ll get a response out asap.

Kind regards,

Belinda.

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

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

Book online HYBRID-style classes, as well as in-person sessions, by signing up to be a Dance NZ member. You can do this for free on the Dance NZ website here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 11:15 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. The address of this venue is on the corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 5:30 p.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. The address of this venue is Grantham Street in Hamilton.

• Gentle Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. The address of this venue is 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 12:00 pm. Week dates and venue locations are Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. 

Learn about bookable Nia HYBRID-style classes and purchasable 24-hour replays with Belinda Goodwin by clicking here.

Learn more about HYBRID-style classes and 24-hour class replays that can be purchased by clicking here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Dance NZ is one of New Zealand’s few Nia Dance organizations that offers both physical and online classes. Dance NZ, with locations in Hamilton and Raglan, offers lessons to suit each individual’s ability or needs, so you don’t have to worry about losing out on Nia Dance’s incredible health and emotional advantages!

Improving Emotional Wellbeing

Listening to your body and modifying moves to what feels natural to you are other important aspects of Nia Dance. As previously said, each action is highly adaptable to your abilities and needs. You may also add your own personality to the movements to make it feel as if you’re dancing the way your body wants you to. Being able to dance as you want and let go is an excellent method to relieve stress and open your mind to wellbeing.

Nia Dance provides you with both music and social support, which are both fantastic methods to improve your overall wellness. Nia Dance’s music was created with binaural frequencies, as well as certain instruments and chord combinations, in mind. Your mental and emotional well-being will also be bolstered by the friends you make at various Nia Dance courses and hangouts.

Positive Affirmations and Nia Dance

You may do Nia Dance with like-minded people in a good setting with a supportive, guiding instructor at Dance NZ. A social connection is always something you’ll encounter at Dance NZ, whether you wish to join a class online or in person. At-person classes are given in a variety of locations in Hamilton and Raglan. Zoom is a platform that allows students to take online classes.

Dance NZ provides five different classes, all of which have the same life-affirming effects. The sole variation between these programs is the design, with each class better suited to various talents or aims, such as pain relief or Parkinson’s symptom improvement. Nia Dance Move to Heal is a class that focuses on pain relief and gentle movement. This session’s motions were created to aid people in healing from accidents or illnesses.

Both Classic Nia and Mild Nia are suitable for dancers of all levels, however, Gentle Nia is ideal for those who have limited mobility or prefer gentle workouts. Classic Nia is seen to be more suitable for more advanced dancers. Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dancing is a Parkinson’s dance class open only to Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers.

Depending on the class you choose and why, you’ll likely meet people who are not just on the same path as you in search of positive life-affirming impact, but also people who can connect to your abilities and requirements. Being able to relate to and relate to others in similar situations will make you feel more supported.

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Don’t wait to boost the happiness, social levels, and positive impact in your life! Try a Nia Dance class at Dance NZ online or in-person today and feel the difference in your attitude and lifestyle choices. Your mind, body, and soul will feel reborn and better than ever. 

Have a question? CONTACT Dance NZ with any concerns you may have and we’ll get a response out asap.

Kind regards, Belinda.

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

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

Book online HYBRID-style classes, as well as in-person sessions, by signing up to be a Dance NZ member. You can do this for free on the Dance NZ website here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 11:15 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. The address of this venue is on the corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 5:30 p.m. Week dates and venue locations are Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. The address of this venue is Grantham Street in Hamilton.

• Gentle Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. The address of this venue is 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 9:30 a.m. Week dates and venue locations are Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Book your class here. The starting time for this class is 12:00 pm. Week dates and venue locations are Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. The address of this venue is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. 

Learn about bookable Nia HYBRID-style classes and purchasable 24-hour replays with Belinda Goodwin by clicking here.

Learn more about HYBRID-style classes and 24-hour class replays that can be purchased by clicking here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Dance NZ is excited to get up and running Classic Nia, Freedom Dance, Gentle Nia, and Nia Dance Move to Heal. We also offer a range of packages and ways to pay to offer wider convenience to you and your needs! If you are new to Nia Dance, I would highly recommend the “First Time Deal” package we offer, which means you are able to attend 3 classes for only $15 NZD, and to our regulars, make sure you sign up for our Term Passes to ensure your spot is secured for the entire term!

Looking At Our Venue’s

Our classes are located in the most beautiful environments in both Hamilton and Raglan. Our spacious and serene locations ensure you are getting the most out of your Nia Dance experience.

Our location at Waikato Sport’s Fishing Club

This venue offers some fabulous views of nature and the river. Below is pictured our wonderful attendees of Nia Dance, dancing overlooking the river during the Nia Dance Move to Heal. It truly is such a wonderful experience to be apart of.

Our second location is located in the stunning Raglan Town Hall. Pictured below, you can see more of our lovely attendees. The Raglan Town hall is ideal as it is such a large space, there is so much freedom to move around!

Nia Dance will start back on 25^th January for Nia Dance Move to Heal at Waikato Sport’s Fishing Club Hamilton at 11.15 am, while for our Raglan location, we will see you on the 26^th January for Gentle Nia Wednesdays at the Raglan Town Hall!

This blog would also just like to acknowledge our members who come and attend Nia Dance classes! We look forward to providing another year of dancing, healing, moving, and most importantly HAVING FUN. None of this would be possible without you all, and let’s bring on 2022 with positive mindsets!

Pictured Left: Our wonderful Hamilton Dancers Move to Heal and Classic Nia celebration, and pictured right, our wonderful Raglan Gentle Nia dancers.

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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.

Explore the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Nia Dance is all about giving purpose to its movement. Nia combines elements of yoga, martial arts and tai chi with dance and yoga movements, and, like aerobics, is set to music. In a single class, the music genre may vary, making it a certainly eclectic exercise.

Gentle Nia Wednesdays

Located within the beautiful Raglan community in the stunning Raglan Town Hall, Dance NZ offers Gentle Nia classes. Held every Wednesday at 9.30 am, you can enjoy the serene atmosphere, while Belinda offers easy to follow guided choreography. Gentle Nia accommodates every person, suitable for beginners, seniors whether you do or don’t have any experience in dance, this class will be perfect for you. Using soul, uplifting music from the Nia Technique and the body’s science of the way it moves, the Gentle Nia classes have something to offer you.

Make sure to check out the amazing Dance NZ offers and deals on our website here, where there’s something for everyone. If you want to attend Gentle Nia, or a different class, for the whole of Term One 2022, check out the Term Passes here, which offer 12 classes for $13.33 ($5 cheaper than a singular class). Or if you’re a first time member, check out our 3 classes for $15 deal here.

What Can I Gain From Gentle Nia?

There are many benefits in which you can gain through the movement of Nia Dance. Moving is more than just exercise and doesn’t require an effort but does require action. Movement affects every aspect of our health, including circulation, digestion, metabolism, and immunity. We roll over, crawl and bounce as babies, gaining muscle in our bodies as we move. As children, we run, shake and dance. But as adults, we sit for hours a day and don’t necessarily get as much movement as we used to.

Additionally, in Nia classes, the cardio movement enhances our heart’s fitness and its ability to supply oxygen-rich blood to the muscles. By releasing feel-good chemicals called endorphins, cardio exercise also boosts and alleviates one’s mood, benefitting you. Experts believe those who live with elevated moods, tend to live a happier life and while mood affects both the brain and heart functions, it can positively impact your health.

EveryBODY benefits from greater activity in their routine, and movement also aid in any healing processes you may need, whether you realize it or not. Through the use of Nia, it has allowed me to tap into my full potential in order to live a healthy and meaningful life. Nia helps me to pay attention to my body’s, mind’s, spirits’ and emotions’ requirements. Nia is a holistic fitness practice that addresses all elements of my life – body, mind and soul. It is more than just a workout. 

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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 access 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’s Healing Properties Can Positively Impact Your Life 

Long-term stress can negatively impact your life, by contributing to heart disease, obesity and high blood pressure. Nia Dance alleviates all anxiety and stress that your body grasp’s onto and help’s you obtain an overall sense of calm energy. The Nia movements are inspired by Yoga and allow the body to open and the mind to clear, while also allowing tensions to release.

Gentle stretching in the dance allows awareness of alignment of breath. Moshe Feldenkrais-inspired moves are performed slowly and quickly. Awareness and sensation provide a gateway to positive change in the body. Focus is on breath, voice, circulation, the five senses, rhythm, and emotions held in the body. 

Dance NZ and Its Flexibility For You

Dance NZ offers a range of classes that will cater to everyone, making the process easy and stress-free. Led by a licensed Nia Technique teacher Belinda Goodwin, Classic Nia Dance is a welcoming group to participate in Nia Dance. Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, Nia Dance will work for you. As Nia Dance is suited for everyone, Dance NZ offers a “Dance to Heal” class in which is perfectly suited to those with limited mobility and/or older adults.

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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 access 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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Dance and Fitness In A Way You’ve Never Experienced Before

When it comes to fitness-based New Years resolutions, it can be very difficult to maintain this routine for many people. Some of the largest reasons for not being able to sustain this lifestyle throughout the year are due to setting intense and unrealistic goals (i.e. losing 20 kgs in one month) and doing non-enjoyable fitness.

To have sustainable fitness goals, you have to enjoy what you’re doing. If you don’t enjoy going to the gym, you’re likely not going to stick out a year of attending but if you find what you like, such as yoga or dance, you can maintain a healthy lifestyle for a longer period because you’re having fun.

Nia Dance is a dance form that adapts movements and teachings from popular fitness styles, such as yoga, tai-chi and tae-kwon-do. Nia stands for Non-Impact Aerobics, meaning each of the 52 movements are easily adaptable for your body or restrictions (i.e. low mobility, injury, etc). And, no matter how you adapt the movements, you can still receive 100% of the health benefits that come along with Nia Dance. When it comes to setting goals within fitness, it’s important that your main aim is to be healthy. If you’re aiming for overall better bodily and mental health, then you’ll find yourself enjoying the process of your fitness/health journey.

Nia Dance provides benefits for the mind, body and soul, for all ages, genders, activity levels and body types. Some of these amazing benefits include higher quality organ function, increased cognition, better hand-eye coordination and balance, higher positive energy and happiness, lowered stress and depressive levels, stronger self-connection and spiritual bond, and much more!

Dance NZ Providing Gentle Exercise To Boost Your 2022 Energy

If your New Year’s resolution is to get involved in fitness, you’re likely going to be looking for something on the gentler side as to not overwork your body. Or if you’re wanting to give something new a go this year, you’ll probably want to start with a beginner-type class, even if you’re an experienced dancer or fitness-goer. Gentle Nia at Dance NZ will be the ideal class for you if you want to be healthy using a sustainable fitness routine while having fun!

Aren’t able to attend classes in Raglan or don’t have a vaccination pass? Try attending Gentle Nia online through a Zoom Livestream or purchase a Gentle Nia 24-hour replay to participate from home! Want to attend more than one class? Check out all our Dance NZ offers here to get classes at the best deal possible. Some of the more popular deals include class Term Passes which gives you 12 classes at a discounted price of $13.33, or the new member of Dance NZ offer which entitles 3 classes of your choice for only $15 ($5 a class).

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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.

Explore the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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Nia Dance Is More Than Just a Dance Technique

Nia Dance is a technique that mixes martial arts, healing arts, and dance arts, making it, unlike any other dance fitness form you’ve experienced before. The movements of the Nia Technique are adapted to follow along closely with the design of the human body, such as the muscles, nerves and organs. Because of this, each of the 52 total Nia movements results in being very efficient in targeting your body with specific health benefits and can give you more advantages with fewer risks than high-intensity or more complex workouts.

Nia Dance is modifiable and non-impact which means it’s easy to meet each individual’s requirements or abilities, unlike other dance forms and classes. Nia Dance is all about listening to your body and recognising which moves feel correct and which don’t. It’s a very easily modifiable movement practice that, unlike other dance forms, doesn’t leave you feeling fatigued, hurting, or sweaty after a workout.

Nia Dance equips you with a wide range of life advantages, as well as providing you with skills and tools to help you better your lifestyle and mentality outside of class. If you’re looking for a pick-me-up for 2022 to get you on the right track for health, look no further. Improved circulation, reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms, increased muscle gain and toning, improved cardiovascular and immune systems, improved posture, improved organ and cognitive functioning, supported balance and coordination, are just a few of the advantages of Nia Dance.

Dance NZ Providing The Perfect Class For You

Dance NZ, a Nia Dance group headquartered in Hamilton and Raglan, leads the ideal Nia Dance classes for experienced dancers, known as Classic Nia. Classic Nia has been specially stylised to have more complex movements to bring a sense of challenge, fun and a higher rate of activity for the mind and body. Although the motions in this class can be easily adapted, they do need a greater level of mobility and flexibility. Classic Nia is available two days a week as it is the most popular and well-rounded class, and takes place at Saint John’s Hall and the Waikato Sports and Fishing Club.

Belinda Goodwin will guide you through your Classic Nia sessions as well as all other Dance NZ programmes. She will ensure that you get the most out of each session and aims to teach Nia Dance at all levels in a friendly, non-judgmental, and happy atmosphere. Classic Nia delivers multiple tiers of difficulty to engage in each session, so you can be sure there is one that is appropriate for you.

Dance NZ offers online sessions using Zoom, a video-sharing service that may be downloaded here. You may watch a video of Nia Dance lessons from the comfort of your own home below. More information on how to get the most out of your Dance NZ classes can be found here.

If you’re wanting to learn all you can about Nia Dance, you can buy a term pass here for Classic Nia, which allows you to do 12 classes for $13.33, or a single class for $17 if you don’t have a pass or discount. Classic Nia is also available as a fantastic deal for first-time members purchase as three classes for $15 offer on the Dance NZ website here.

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Start your year with something completely new with Nia Dance at Dance NZ. Feel productive learning a new skill or taking up a fresh hobby that not only provides fun and socialising but bodily and mental benefits too.

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.

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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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Nia Dance is a beautifully choreographed dance with 52 forms of movement. Considered holistic in nature, this fitness form was specially designed to provide spiritual, mental and physical healing and improvements. Some common benefits include: increased mobility, weight loss, higher levels of happiness, decreased anxiety and stress, and deeper spiritual and self-connection. Because of its unique design that heavily factors in the composition of core components of the human body (muscle groups, joints, organ structure), it is easy to adapt to each individual’s body and needs while still providing all the benefits.

But where exactly can you practice Nia Dance? Well, read on to find out about Dance NZ.

What’s New With Dance NZ In 2022?

If you’re a long time member at Dance NZ, welcome back! Or if you’re a new member or looking for Nia Dance classes to participate in, welcome! Dance NZ is a Nia Dance company that teaches 5 classes a week at in-person venues located in Raglan or Hamilton. These classes are also available online in the form of 24-hour purchasable replays or online, live Zoom streams. 2022 Dance NZ classes, both online and in-person, start up again on Tuesday the 25th of January.

The timetable of all Term 1 Nia Dance classes, including both online and physical sessions, takes place at the same times, dates and venues as last year. You can view these details at the end of this blog or here on the Dance NZ website. If you’re planning to attend Nia Dance Move to Heal on the 25th, arrive half an hour early at 10:45 am to enjoy a lovely cup of tea and chat with your peers and instructor, Belinda Goodwin.

In order to attend physical classes, you must be fully vaccinated and have your vaccination pass ready to be scanned upon arrival. We understand that there may be reasons, medical or personal, that you cannot get your vaccination. So, if you are not fully vaxxed but still wish to attend a class, sign up for an online Dance NZ class here!

Driving to class? Not to worry, parking is available at all venues either provided on the street or at the venue itself. Don’t think you can make the specified online or in-person dates and time slots? Purchase a 24-hour class replay here on the Dance NZ site. There are also special holiday class replays available to those who purchased a Term Pass during 2021 Term 4. Contact Belinda here to receive a free replay each week of the classes that you attended during this time (Term 4, 2021).

A single Nia Dance session at Dance NZ, either online or in-person, is $17. If you’re interested in numerous classes in a week or term, there are many deals currently available for classes on the Dance NZ website. Some of these deals include the $15 for 3 classes of your choice if you’re a first-time Dance NZ member deal, or the Term Pass deal of Term One of 2022 which is only $160 ($13.33 per class for 12 classes). You can check out these deals, as well as many other special offers, here.

Lastly, a new teacher is starting at Dance NZ! Everyone, please give a warm welcome to Hilda Mali when you see her at your Friday Classic Nia class at 9:30 am. She’ll be joining Belinda in leading this class and guiding you with her versatile teaching and dance style. Hilda intertwines her western and indigenous practices with healing wisdom, and provides passionate dance through creative and healing movement.

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Start your 2022 right with Nia Dance at Dance NZ! Create a routine with your favourite Nia class or a new activity (Nia Dance), and watch your 2022 shift into one of the best and happiest years of your life.

Have a question? You can make 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. Click here to book here.

Explore the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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