The Non-Physical Side of Nia Dance

So, what type of exercise can provide so many benefits to so many areas and be accessible to anybody? Well, welcome to the world of Nia Dance. Also known as the Nia Technique, NIA stands for ‘Neuromuscular Itergrative Action’ or ‘Non-Impact Aerobics’. Each name relates to the way Nia Dance is designed, following the complex makeup of our nervous system, organs, muscles and joints, and by how adaptable it is through its non-impact movements.

Nia Dance, compared to other fitnesses, focuses on changing movements based on what feels most comfortable and effective for your body. Because everybody, every person is different, Nia Dance emphasises that it’s okay not to perform movements exactly like your instructor, and encourages you to move how you feel and to even add your own style! Being focused on how the movement feels rather than how it is precisely performed, as well as its non-impact actions, is what makes Nia Dance so effective in delivering a wide variety of benefits to anybody who participates, whether that participation is a 7-minute workout or an hour-long class.

Nia Dance also incorporates mindfulness techniques and important mental teachings from movement arts such as yoga, tai-chi, and the works of Moshe Feldenkrais to name a few. Some of the beautiful mental and spiritual benefits Nia Dance can offer you includes: enhanced connection to self, improved sensory awareness, higher levels of mindfulness, feelings of joy and peace, increased energy and productivity, and easier connection to those around you. 

Connect To Your Soul At Dance NZ

If you’re based in New Zealand, you may have found difficulty in coming across a Nia Dance company in your area or that provides online live sessions. Dance NZ is a Nia Dance-based group that offers classes online through Zoom and in-person at different beautiful venues in Raglan and Hamilton. There are 5 classes available at Dance NZ each week at various times and dates, with 4 different types of classes that you can take part in. 

Your preference of class and method of participating is entirely up to what you feel is the best fit for you! You may not feel comfortable performing in front of other people, so an online class or 24-hour purchasable replay might suit you better! Or maybe you love working out in groups and taking on a physical class.

Depending on your goals and ability or restrictions of your body and other factors, each class may appeal to you differently. Classic Nia is a great all-rounder class for anyone, especially experienced dancers. Gentle Nia is ideal for those beginning in fitness, dance or require soft movement for low mobility. Nia Dance Move to Heal is a certified ACC recovery program that is perfect for those with intense injuries or minor aches or pains. The final class, Nia for Parkinsons Freedom Dance, is only available to people with Parkinson’s and their carers but is an excellent and stimulating class that help alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms.

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Connect to your chakras, emotions and soul with Nia Dance! Whether you’re a spiritual person/someone who is in touch with their emotions or not, Nia Dance can provide something for you. That can be extra happiness, a boost in productivity, or a higher connection to yourself. Or try a class out to reach your physical goals if that’s something you’re more focused on! You can read a blog about the great physical benefits of Nia Dance here.

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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Change Your Life and Fill It With Joy With Nia Dance

Nia Dance, commonly known as the Nia Technique, is movement in the form of dance that is one of the most adaptable styles available to participate in. You may be wondering how a simple dance form can change your life in a significantly positive way. Well, Nia Dance is made up of three healing arts, three dance arts, and three martial arts, all uniquely combined into 52 stylized motions. 

Each movement is designed to be easily adjustable to your body’s needs and abilities and is non-impact too. This allows you to be able to have fun while performing Nia Dance and not worry about little things like tiring out, being able to perform a movement correctly, or potentially injuring yourself. Being able to let loose and have fun with Nia Dance allows your mind to drift or focus on subtle things like how your body feels or how the music is impacting you.

The music used in Nia Dance can impact you positively in many ways. Made up of binaural frequencies and specifically used instruments and chords, Nia music can bring double the positivity when paired with Nia Dance. The many benefits of this style of music involve the creation and enhancement of happiness within your mind, body, and spirit, exciting your nervous system and organs, promoting the emotions of serenity and joy, and activating your body’s seven chakras. All these benefits can significantly boost your happiness and change your lifestyle for the better, creating long-term, positive change.

Affirm Your Life With Positivity at Dance NZ

At Dance NZ, you can participate in Nia Dance with like-minded individuals in a positive environment with a supportive, guiding instructor. Whether you want to join a class online or in-person, a social connection is always something you’ll experience at Dance NZ. In-person classes are held in varying venues in the Hamilton and Raglan areas. Online classes are available through Zoom. 

Dance NZ offers five distinct classes, each providing the same life-affirming benefits. The only difference with each of these classes is the design, with each class better suited for particular abilities or specific goals, such as healing pain or improving symptoms of Parkinson’s. Nia Dance Move to Heal is a class that focuses heavily on gentle movement and pain relief. The movements in this session were designed to help persons recovering from accidents or illnesses. 

Classic Nia and Gentle Nia are both acceptable for dancers of all abilities, however, Gentle Nia is recommended for people with restricted mobility or who prefer gentle exercises. Classic Nia is seen to be better suited to more experienced dancers. Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a Parkinson’s dance class that is only open to those who have Parkinson’s disease and their carers.

Depending on the class you choose and the reason for this, you’re likely to find individuals who are not only on the same journey as you seeking positive life-affirming influence, but also people who can relate to your abilities and individual needs. This can help you feel more supported by being able to relate to others in a similar situation and be related to.

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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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Add Happiness To All Areas Of Your Life With Nia Dance

Nia Dance is one of the most effective dance styles for bringing pleasure into your life. It not only can bring you happiness through a workout but also through valuable taught skills and tools to maintain this happiness outside of classes and workouts. Through a variety of factors, including music, movements, lessons, and, most importantly, social connection and support, Nia Dance can create happiness in all areas of your life.

Nia Dance has roots in a variety of movement arts, including Aikido, Duncan dance, and the Alexander Technique. The teachings of these 9 different techniques are also interwoven into the teachings of Nia Dance. These teachings include vocal lessons of love, support, and pleasure. Verbal teachings like these can not only be applied to your life but also be passed on to your social connections to boost both their and your happiness. Nia Dance also incorporates mindfulness practices and techniques to help bring tranquillity and relaxation which in turn produces greater happiness.

The Nia Dance movements are 52 motions, each of which is entirely adjustable and low-impact, allowing everyone to join and have fun. Nia activities are meant to benefit you in a variety of ways, including pain alleviation and greater physical strength, which can boost your levels of happiness. Dancing with others can increase emotions of happiness compared to dancing alone. With Nia Dance, you can practise with others engage in new social ties and heighten your happiness as well as others’ happiness.

Have A Happier Attitude At Nia Dance

Dance NZ is a Nia Dance organisation that offers five distinct classes, both online and in-person. Classes are held in different venue locations in the Hamilton and Raglan areas, and online versions of these classes are held through Zoom. Each class specialises in something different, each with its own unique design to address certain needs and abilities of individuals. 

There are classes available for those who a recovering from physical injury (Nia Dance Move to Heal) and classes for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers who wish to stimulate their minds (Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance). There’s also a class for beginners to dance or require gentler movements (Gentle Nia) and a class for those with advanced skills and seasoned dancers (Classic Nia).

Thanks to the availability of 24-hour replays of various classes, classes at Dance NZ have been made even more accessible. You can watch your favourite class as many times as you want within 24 hours with these replays, giving you extra time to master Nia movements or routines, or to have more time experiencing happiness through your Nia workout! Dance NZ class replays can be purchased here.

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Nia Dance will give you the opportunity to live a happier life with a more joyous attitude. Grab that opportunity at Dance NZ! With 5 different classes available and 3 different ways to access them, there’s bound to be something perfectly suited to you. So, what’re you waiting for? Book your Dance NZ Nia Dance class right now!

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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Let The Joy of Nia Dance Flow Through You

Nia Dance, commonly known as the Nia Technique, is a unique form of movement in the form of dance. Inspired by three healing arts, three martial arts, and three dance arts, all 52 stylized motions are non-impact and highly adaptable. Some of these nine movement arts include Tai-chi, Duncan dance, yoga, and the Alexander technique. Nia Dance’s unique combination of movement arts not only delivers joy through fun dance but also its music and mindfulness practices.

Each movement in Nia Dance was created to assist your mind to relax and remove tensions in your life, building you up with more joy. Nia Dance guides you into concentrating on the music’s rhythm and the Nia movements as they flow organically through your body. This helps you to have a more enjoyable and relaxed experience in and out of class, increasing your levels of joy and happiness. 

The great thing about Nia Dance is that you don’t need to commit to hours of practice each week to notice an improvement in your health, well-being and joy. A Nia Dance workout can be as short as 7 minutes at home or as long as an hour in a social setting. Both are equally beneficial to your health and provide joy to your day immediately after your Nia workout.

Reclaim Your Joy at Dance NZ

Dance NZ offers many options for attending Nia Dance classes in terms of location and types of classes. This makes it convenient for those with hectic schedules or different abilities and needs. Dance NZ specializes specifically in Nia Dance and is one of the few groups in New Zealand where you can participate. 

As briefly mentioned before, Dance NZ provides a few options for getting into and participating in lessons. Online Dance NZ classes are available and are held on Zoom, which can be downloaded here. This option is great for people who cannot attend physical lessons or prefer to be surrounded by their own home walls. 

On the Dance NZ website, the option to buy replays of various classes that have been recorded is also available. You get 24 hours to watch these replays after purchasing them. You may watch them as many times as you want during that time. This is a good option for those who are unable to commit to a certain time and date of a class.

In-person lessons are also available and are held at several locations in Hamilton and Raglan. Nia Dance lessons are a great way to start your morning or finish your day, always leaving you with a smile on your face and joy levels through the roof.

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So, come and reclaim joy with Nia Dance down at Dance NZ, either online or in-person! Feel the refreshing difference within your mind, body, and soul. Participate in Nia Dance today and boost your happiness, health, and well-being.

Have any concerns or questions? CONTACT Dance NZ here and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Kind regards, Belinda.

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

Nia Dance Classes Happen Weekly at Dance NZ: Online Classes And In-Person Sessions

Book online and in-person classes at Dance NZ for free by signing up to be a member here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal classes are available to be booked here. Classes start at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location (venue located at the corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton).

• Classic Nia classes are available to be booked here. Classes start at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. The location is based in Grantham Street in Hamilton.

• Gentle Nia classes are available to be booked here. Classes start at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. This location is based at 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia classes are available to be booked here. These classes start at 9:30 a.m., Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. The venue can be found at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance classes is available to be booked here. These classes start at 12:00 pm, Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. This venue location is based at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. 

Click here to find and purchase 24-hour class replays and Nia Technique HYBRID style classes with your teacher, Belinda Goodwin.

Click here to find all of the information you need about Dance NZ classes and purchasable 24-hour replays.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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So, tune in to find out what this dance technique is, and how it’s possible to bring such amazing change to your life.

How The World of Nia Dance Can Change Your Life

Nia Dance is a fantastic and incredibly advantageous form of fitness and dance. Its unique design makes it highly adaptable to all body types and abilities. On top of this, it’s also a non-impact form of exercise and movement art. The make-up of Nia Dance was made following the complex construction of the human body. This allows for a variety of benefits to be available, changing your life significantly for the better.

Nia Dance movements are inspired by 9 different techniques that originate from martial, healing, and dance arts. Some of these techniques include Aikido, Yoga, and Tai-Chi. While these techniques help Nia Dance impact you physically, they also help impact you mentally and spiritually.

Not only is Nia Dance inspired by the movements of these arts, but also their verbal teachings. This is what helps Nia Dance provide positive mental benefits and bring happiness to your life. Nia Dance also incorporates mindfulness techniques which can bring feelings of peace and calmer energy, and leave you feeling more relaxed after each class.

Invite Nia Dance to Your Lifestyle Through Dance NZ

The music of Nia Dance also aids how the technique can positively impact you. Through the incorporation of binaural frequencies, specific chords and pitches, and specially chosen instruments, Nia Dance music can significantly help boost your mood, aid in opening your seven chakras, help organ function and nervous system performance, as well as induce feelings of peace and joy.

At Dance NZ, you can experience and participate in Nia Dance online or in person. Located in both Hamilton and Raglan, as well as online through Zoom, Dance NZ holds five different classes. There are also 24-hour purchasable class replays available on the Dance NZ website for individuals who need something more accessible or want to get extra practice in. Being able to access classes both online and in-person allows you to change your life with Nia Dance the way you want to!

For all classes, Belinda Goodwin will be guiding you at Dance NZ. She strives to provide the best instruction and care to all of her pupils so everyone can feel their lifestyle change! She also aims to offer that each and every class takes place in a judgment-free environment, allowing everyone to perform at their best and make the most of the benefits available.

Dance NZ offers a wide range of classes. All of the programs are designed in a variety of ways to suit individuals with diverse levels of mobility, skills, and accessibility. Nia Dance Move to Heal is a class for people recovering from accidents or illnesses; Gentle Nia is a class for beginners; Classic Nia is a class for seasoned dancers, and Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a class for people with Parkinson’s disease. Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is only available, however, for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers.

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Change your life for the better today and sign up for Nia Dance classes at Dance NZ today! Feel the difference in your mood, mind, body and soul, and within all areas of your lifestyle, such as your physical and mental wellbeing. So, give Nia Dance a go!

Have any concerns or questions? Please don’t hesitate to CONTACTING Dance NZ.

Kind regards, Belinda.

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

Nia Dance Classes occur weekly at Dance NZ: This includes online sessions as well as in-person classes at our many Nia Dance locations

To be able to book Dance NZ Nia Dance online and in-person classes for free, sign up to be a member here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal classes (11:15 a.m., Tuesday) may be booked here. Classes start in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. This venue can be found on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia classes (5:30 p.m., Tuesday) can be booked here. The location of classes are based in the Grantham Street venue in Hamilton, known as the Waikato Sports Fishing Club.

• Gentle Nia classes (9:30 a.m., Wednesday) may be booked here. Classes start in the Raglan Town Hall venue. This class is located at 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia classes (9:30 a.m., Friday) can be booked here. These classes start in the Saint John’s Hall location. The venue can be found at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance classes (12:00 pm, Fridays) start at the Saint John’s Hall location. This venue can be found at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton, and can be organized here. 

Click here to find and purchase 24-hour class replays and Nia Technique HYBRID style classes with your teacher, Belinda Goodwin.

Dance NZ has all of the information you need about their courses, as well as access to 24-hour replays here.

Discover more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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