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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We also have the same event happening on the 18th February at 5.30 pm located at the Raglan Growers Market. It is a fantastic event that I know you will all enjoy.

Freedom Dance For Parkinson’s 

Next Friday on the 4th of February, Dance NZ will be starting a Freedom Dance class for those who live with Parkinson’s. It is a joyful class that combines seated and standing dance specially designed for those living with Parkinson’s. Using a modified Nia Dance technique, Belinda provides a class to suit everyone’s requirements.

The class runs from 12.00-1.00pm every Friday at Saint Johns Hall, 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton and runs through the school term only. All Parkinson’s Dance classes are sponsored and are only $5 a class, with the first one being FREE! Caregivers are also welcome free of charge. 

Benefits between Dance and Parkinson’s 

There has been a lot of interesting research between the brain, dance and slowing the progression of Parkinson’s. Dance has been used as therapy for Parkison’s for a long time. It has been shown to improve many of the struggles which are commonly paired with the disease. From balance, motor and cognitive issues, it has been seen how to dance, especially low impact dance such as Nia Dance can help ease these symptoms in some participants. 

Need To Clear Your Head?

Nia Dance is an awesome way to heal yourself from the inside out. The first step to becoming the healthiest version of yourself all starts with your mental state. 

You can benefit from Nia in all aspects of your life, feeling more confident and comfortable in your own body. Nia reduces anxiety and stress, bringing a sense of calm energy to your day.

Weight loss increased strength, and pain relief is common. Nia relieves depression and helps you regain your sense of joy. It awakens your sexuality and improves your health and circulation. It has helped many people cope with loss and grief, and to develop friendships, assertiveness, and self-esteem.

Nia is a fusion of dance, mindfulness, and martial arts that is a powerful synergistic workout designed to improve your well-being and overall health. Nia can treat injuries and illnesses, reduce depression, anxiety, and stress, improve mobility, increase strength and flexibility, as well as be a relaxing and gentle workout.

See below a clip from our Nia Dance classes!

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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.

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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.

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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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The Positive Impact of Nia Dance on Parkinson’s

Nia Dance is a dance form and style of fitness that was designed following the inspiration and layout of nine different movement arts. These include healing, dance, and martial arts, with some techniques including yoga, tai-chi, aikido, and jazz, all of which have research that shows the many benefits they have towards Parkinson’s disease.

Because Nia Dance is the combination of this unique blend, as well as having followed the complex design of the human body and nervous system, it has a profound positive impact for those with Parkinson’s. This impact can range from physical and mental benefits, to social and spiritual advantages too. Nia Dance is a non-impact style of exercise and is highly adaptable too. This means that no matter your individual needs, abilities or level of mobility, you can participate in Nia Dance and still receive all of its wonderful benefits.

For individuals with Parkinson’s, this can be a very important factor; with Nia Dance, you can take part in the movements standing up using your whole body or even sitting down using your upper body. You don’t need to replicate movements perfectly. Instead, you can adjust them to what suits your body and create your interpretation of each move, reducing your risk of injury, tiring out or sweating.

The music played in Nia Dance sessions were also designed to positively boost your mind, body and soul, and help deliver great advantages to individual’s with Parkinson’s too. Factors like binaural frequencies and specific chords and instruments help stimulate cognitive and organ functions, as well as boost the functioning of your nervous system. This, as well as all the other Nia Dance benefits, significantly help Parkinson symptoms.

Stimulate Your Mind and Alleviate Parkinson Symptoms at Dance NZ

Dance NZ is a company based online and in Hamilton and Raglan, providing Nia Dance classes for everybody with a desire to learn and participate in Nia Dance. Whether you’re thinking of booking a class online or in person, Dance NZ provides the opportunity for you to make new friendships and boost your social levels.

Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a certified Parkison’s dance class that is only open to individual’s with Parkison’s and their carers. This restriction on who is allowed to participate makes socialisation easier and more beneficial, as you’re connecting with and understanding people who are experiencing similar situations, challenges, and day-to-day living.

This class is an approved Waikato Strength and Balance class, specialising in movement for seniors and those with limited mobility. Movements in Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance are simpler and more adaptable, yet stimulate the mind and offer the same benefits as any other Nia Dance class or routine.

Belinda Goodwin is the Dance NZ instructor and she’ll be guiding you through every class, including Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance instructor. She created the Nia Dance routine that is a part of this Freedom Dance specifically to help with brain coordination and balance, as well as joint and muscular strength.

Belinda has finished her brown belt training and has obtained this belt. She is also a certified first aid worker and has advanced certifications in Parkinson’s dance workshops and programmes, making her more than qualified to teach this wonderful dance style to individual’s with Parkinson’s.

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If this class and holistic dance and healing technique sounds like it’s perfect for you or someone you know, book a class today. Feel completely different in the best, most refreshing way with Nia 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.

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

To book in-person sessions, as well as online HYBRID-style classes, you must be signed up as a Dance NZ member. This can be done for free on the Dance NZ website here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Book sessions here. The class starts at 11:15 a.m. Weekday dates and venue is Tuesday in the Saint Aidan’s Hall location. The venue place is on the corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street, Hamilton.

• Classic Nia: Book sessions here. The class starts at 5:30 p.m. Weekday dates and venue is Tuesday at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club. The venue place is Grantham Street in Hamilton.

• Gentle Nia: Book sessions here. The class starts at 9:30 a.m. Weekday dates and venue is Wednesday in the Raglan Town Hall venue. The venue place is 41 Bow Street, Raglan. 

• Classic Nia: Book sessions here. The class starts at 9:30 a.m. Weekday dates and venue is Friday in the Saint John’s Hall location. The venue place is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Book sessions here. The class starts at 12:00 pm. Weekday dates and venue is Friday at the Saint John’s Hall location. The venue place is 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. 

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

Further information about HYBRID-style classes and 24-hour purchasable replays can be accessed by clicking 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.

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While there is no present treatment for Parkinson’s, there’s a range of studies that detail specific exercise, activities, and types of movement that can help deal with symptoms of Parkinson’s. Some forms of fitness that help significantly include yoga, tai-chi, and dance to name a few. Research has also indicated that people with higher levels of activity tend to present Parkinson’s symptoms with lower severity.

If you or someone you know has Parkinson’s, read on to learn about the wonders of Nia Dance, how this holistic dance fitness can help with Parkinson’s symptoms, and where to access it.

The Wonders of Nia Dance for Parkinsons

Nia Dance is a holistic movement and mindfulness practice that takes the form of 52 dance movements. It’s non-impact and highly adaptable, and can be performed standing up using your whole body or sitting down, being performed by just your upper body. 

Each of the 52 movements is inspired and adapted from 9 different movements arts, coming from healing, dance, or martial arts. Some of these inspired movement forms include tai-chi and yoga, both of which are highly recommended exercises for individuals with Parkinson’s.

Nia dance is about listening to your body and changing the style of movements to best suit your body’s limitations rather than forcing actions and potentially risking injury or fatigue. This form of holistic movement has been demonstrated to improve quality of life, emotional well-being, mental and physical health, and improve symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.

When practiced in person, Nia Dance can be a great way for people to socialise and have the opportunity to meet new people. It’s also a fantastic way to support others and be supported in a safe, calm, judgment-free environment. Because Parkinson’s disease can sometimes disrupt relationships and socialization, it’s beneficial to build bonds with individuals who are facing similar issues. 

Nia Dance is known to produce many benefits surrounding mental and physical health, emotional well-being, and spirituality. Some benefits that Nia Dance provides that are ideal and important for those with Parkinson’s includes increased mobility, better joint flexibility, reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms, improved posture, enhanced circulation, better cognitive and organ function, improved sensory awareness, and strengthened muscles.

A Perfect Parkinsons Class

Dance NZ is a group based in the Hamilton and Raglan area. This dance company provides an array of physical and online Nia Dance classes. Each class was designed to be able to suit any individual’s specific abilities or needs. Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a Dance NZ class created exclusively for people with Parkinsons’.

In fact, the class is only available to individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. This is because all movements are designed specifically to adapt to certain mobility levels or restrictions Parkinsons might present. The Freedom Dance is an approved class by the Waikato Strength and Balance classes for those with limited mobility and seniors.

The Freedom Dance class adapts the Nia Dance techniques and movements to make them less complex and kinder on the body. Each movement still provides the same health and mood benefits as regular Nia Dance classes. Belinda Goodwin is your instructor at Dance NZ as well as your Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance class.

She has customized these Nia Dance movements for the Freedom Dance to focus on strengthening brain coordination and balance. Movements have also been adapted to boost joint and muscle strength. Belinda holds advanced credentials in Parkinson’s dance seminars and programs has completed her brown belt training and is a qualified first aider.

Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance class is available as in-person classes if you live in the Hamilton area. However, there are also live online Zoom sessions accessible which capture the in-person class. These take place at the same time. Online sessions are ideal if you don’t live in the area, can’t travel to the venue, or prefer participating from home.

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Nia Dance has been shown to provide significant help and support to those with Parkinson’s’. If you or someone you know has Parkinson’s, come and attend a class today! You can also find other classes listed below.

Have a question about classes or Nia Dance? Write your question in the submission box below and Dance NZ will respond as fast as possible.

Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: Available at 11:15 a.m, every Tuesday. This Move to Heal class is located at the venue of Saint Aidan’s Hall. Zoom sessions are also available here.

• Classic Nia One: Available at 5:30 p.m, each Tuesday. This Classic Nia class is offered at the Fishing and Sports Club, Waikato. This venue is located in Hamilton on Grantham Street. Zoom sessions are also open here.

• Gentle Nia: Available at 9:30 a.m, each Wednesday. This Gentle Nia class is located at the venue of Raglan Town Hall. This venue is located in Raglan at 41 Bow Street. Zoom sessions are also open here.

• Classic Nia Two: Available at 9:30 a.m, each Friday. This Classic Nia class is located in Saint John’s Hall. This venue is located in Hamilton at 20 Wellington Street. Zoom sessions are also open here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: Available at 12:00 pm, each Friday. The Parkinson’s Freedom Dance class is located in Hamilton at Saint John’s Hall. Zoom sessions are also open here.

Learn more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

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