Are you currently experiencing an injury, illness, or ailment and in the process of finding a new practice or exercise to help your recovery journey? You might be working with ACC, New Zealand’s ‘Accident Compensation Corporation’, to find a suitable recovery program for yourself or someone you know.

Nia With Belinda is a dance and fitness group based in Hamilton and Raglan, that practices the holistic movement form known as Nia Dance. Nia Dance is not a well-known technique, yet provides numerous health benefits and is an accessible form of exercise and dance to all kinds of individuals. Being a non-impact technique, Nia Dance movements are adaptable to each person’s specific abilities and needs.

 

Nia Dance Move to Heal

Nia With Belinda provides a Nia Dance class that is a part of the ACC Recovery Programs, called Nia Dance Move to Heal. This specific class is targeted towards those with limited mobility, in the ACC recovery process of an injury or ailment, or are suffering from another health issue or pain. Nia Dance Move to Heal was designed to use gentle variations of the 52 total Nia Dance movements in order to be tender on the body while still providing the same health benefits as other classes and more intense versions of these forms.

 

Nia Dance Supporting You Through Recovery

Nia Dance is a unique blend of techniques, movements, and forms from different martial arts (like Tai-Chi), dance arts (like Duncan dance), and healing arts (such as Yoga). This combination is what allows Nia Dance to be accessible to any individual, no matter the level of mobility, ability, or restrictive illness. The Nia technique is a completely freeing and gentle form of dance that requires you to become in-tune and listen to your body, adjusting movements so nothing is forced.

The physical benefits of Nia Dance include increased mobility and joint flexibility, improved muscle strength, supported circulation throughout the body, heightened sensory functions, improved organ functions, and an increase in coordination and balance. There are numerous other mental health benefits as well, including an increase in emotional wellbeing and boosted mood, calm energy, a decrease in symptoms of anxiety and depression, release of tension, stronger spiritual connection, and self-discovery.

On top of these mental health and physical health benefits, Nia Dance is a great way to form new social connections and build on old ones!

 

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If you’re a part of the ACC Recovery Program and receiving support or input from members of ACC, talk to them about Nia With Belinda to see if it’s the right fit for you. You can access the ACC site here. Alternatively, you can book a Zoom session or physical class for Nia Dance Move to Heal below, as well as any other classes you may be interested in.

If you’re still unsure as to whether Nia Dance is suitable for you, or if you have any questions, contact us here.

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

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall (located on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton), and are open for booking here.
• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are also accessible via Zoom and are available for booking here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and are open for booking here.
• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and are available for booking here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and are open for booking here.
• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and are available for booking here.

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and are open for booking here.
• Class Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and are available for booking here.

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Find out more information about the Nia Technique and visit nianow.com.

If you’re looking for something enjoyable that you can participate in whenever you want in your own time and space, or socially in group sessions, Nia Dance might be perfect for you.

The Nia Technique is a holistic practice in the form of fitness and dance, designed to support those who practice this art to become more in tune with their physical body, mind, senses, and emotions. It’s a more relaxing form of fitness that is entertaining on your own or in a group setting.

Classes at Nia With Belinda aim to provide fun and social 60-minute Nia Dance workouts to anyone interested in staying productive, expanding social circles, or looking for something exciting to mix into your schedule.

How Can Nia Dance Be Fun?

“Nobody cares if you’re out of step. It’s about fun and movement”.

Even if you’re not particularly fond of dancing, Nia Dance has multiple movements that replicate yoga forms or martial art techniques, which allows you to feel like you’re doing more than just dancing. Even within the dance arts, there are different variations of dance that Nia Dance replicates, making it a unique combination of movements that anyone can participate in and have fun performing.

Unlike other fitness groups where you might feel judged based on lack of experience or activity level, or feel pressure to keep up and perform every exercise perfectly, Nia Dance embraces beginners and the experienced alike. Classes at Nia With Belinda are known to be completely judgment-free zones and have sessions that are more advanced, like Classic Nia, or start at an easier level, like Gentle Nia.

Nia Dance is also all about free-flowing movements and adding your own style and rhythm to the moves your teacher provides. This makes the exercises feel more natural and exciting through the slight improvisation of your movements.

A Fun Class in Action with Belinda!

Is Nia Dance Something I Can Do Outside of Classes?

Definitely! Not only are the movements of Nia Dance simple and easy to learn and follow, but it also requires no equipment or specific location. You don’t even need shoes! If you’re looking for a fun form of exercise that you can complete outside of class just as easily as inside of class, Nia Dance is the ideal practice to pursue.

It can be done alone, or with family, friends, or a significant other which adds to the enjoyability of it and can be a good form of bonding between you and your peers. You can practice movements and complete workouts at home, in the garden, or even in a park.

You can access recorded Nia Dance routines on YouTube or NiaTv. Nia With Belinda even has 24-hour replays of classes available for purchase, allowing you to rewatch, rewind or fast-forward, and pause or play any class of your choice.

A Busy Class in Session!

Nia Dance v.s. Other Fitness Groups

Nia Dance is composed of workouts that combine 52 different moves, with every move originating from dance, martial, or healing arts. This blend of three different arts allows multiple areas to be focused on and receive benefits; mental states, physical body, spiritual connections, and emotional wellbeing are the main areas targeted and strengthened through Nia Dance.

While other forms of fitness, such as Boxfit, Yoga, or Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, only focus on either the physical or mental area, Nia Dance targets all areas and strives to teach you long-term support for your health and mind.

These classes were made to let go of worries and tension, instead of focusing on fun and mindfulness, while other exercise groups (i.e. Crossfit) tend to center on physical physique and health, or how hard you’re working out. Many of these types of classes try to push you to your limits, while Nia Dance tells you to do what is most comfortable and free-flowing.

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Focus on the enjoyable things in life and embrace activities that allow you to feel relaxed, entertained, and more connected to yourself. Choose Nia With Belinda and add extra joy to your schedule with an empowering teacher, the opportunity to connect with new people, and the skills to improve your wellbeing.

There are multiple classes you can choose based on mobility, ability, experience, or other restrictions. Blogs discussing these classes more in-depth will be linked to each class below or can be seen here!

If you’re still unsure as to whether Nia Dance is suitable for you, or if you have any questions, contact us here.

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

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall (located on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Class Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.Nia With Belinda

If you wish to know more about the Nia Technique, visit nianow.com.

Looking for a fitness workout specialised for beginners in Raglan? Maybe you’re seeking easy, at-home classes for dance? Whether it’s fitness or dance you’re seeking, social workout, or home exercises, Nia With Belinda has a class perfect for a range of beginners! 

Nia Dance is a form of movement art and fitness designed specifically to improve your health, well-being, and overall lifestyle. Comprised of different martial, healing, and dance arts, Nia Dance has 52 total moves that can be adjusted based on your skill level!

Dance NZ, based in Hamilton and Raglan, aims to share her techniques and style with you to provide empowerment, fun, and a unique form of exercise. Best of all, you can decide if you want to participate in-person in a social setting, or from the comfort of your own home!

Experienced Teacher

Your teacher, Belinda Goodwin, has received her white, blue, and green belt specialising in the Nia Technique, and is currently training for her brown belt. She supplies encouragement for beginner dancers to “choose to adapt and modify the movement, dancing in “your Body’s way”. 

This means that, as a beginner, you don’t need to feel pressured to follow every move perfectly. Allow yourself to feel each dance move flow through you and be expressed in your own, personal style.

In each Nia Dance class, Belinda applies different levels of difficulties to each move and routine, which allows beginners to feel comfortable working at a level that is perfect for them, whether that’s easy and simplistic moves or something more challenging to build skill.

Certifications can be found here: https://www.niawithbelinda.com/certifcate

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Gentle Nia

Gentle Nia is the main class that’s most suitable for beginners so there’s no need to worry about experience. All Nia Dance classes can be booked as physical sessions, located in either Hamilton or Raglan, but if you find more comfort in participating in your own space, live Zoom sessions are also available for booking. 

Zoom sessions and physical classes take place at the same time so you can maintain that connection while engaging with the class. Many newcomers and beginners may find starting from home via Zoom and then transitioning over to Gentle Nia Dance classes in Raglan when they feel more confident might be easier.

Gentle Nia classes are open for booking below:

 • Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and can be booked here.

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are also accessible via Zoom and can be booked here.

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Nia Dance And Its Benefits For Beginners

If you’re a beginner in the world of fitness or dance, Nia Dance can contribute a multitude of mental and physical benefits to your life without having to push your body or skills to the limit. When done correctly and consistently, Nia Dance workouts can improve your posture, strengthen core muscles, clear tension, enhance coordination, support breathing, and expand the level of movement within your joints and flexibility. 

Mentally, Nia Dance produces a fun experience that you can have within the comfort and security of your own home, or socially with friends, family, or strangers! Nia Dance can create help you create new social connections, boost productivity and mood, create calm energy, and reduce symptoms of depression, tension, and anxiety.

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If you’re a beginner to dance and fitness, or located in the Raglan area and looking for a new form of softer exercise, try Gentle Nia at Nia With Belinda! Other classes are also available on Zoom, or in Hamilton or Raglan, and are open for booking below.

Making time for your exercise class is made even easier with a 24-hour replay of the class allowing you to view the class again as many times as you like within 24 hrs!

Nia Dance at Dance NZ offers a 24 hr replay of all weekly classes, to access these replays and find online HYBRID style Nia Dance classes with Belinda Click HERE

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

 

• Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall (located on the corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton), and can be booked here. 

• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are held at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here 

• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are held at the Raglan Town Hall (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan), and can be booked here 

• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here  

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) are held at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and can be booked here. 

For all information regarding these classes and to access 24 hr Replays contact us at Dance NZ

 

If you want to find out more about the Nia Technique, visit nianow.com.