Are you an experienced dancer that has had their classes or dance studio comprised due to the New Zealand lockdown? Perhaps you have more spare time and are looking to try a different form of dance? This blog will discuss a unique dance practice that’s different from any other fitness or dance form, the benefits it provides, and amazing advanced classes and how to access them.

What Makes Nia Dance Different

Nia Dance is a one-of-a-kind technique that combines martial arts, healing arts, and dance arts, making it unlike any other dance practice or dance fitness form. The Nia Technique’s movements were also developed following closely the complex makeup of the human body (i.e. muscles, nerves, etc).

This means that each movement within Nia Dance is targeting your body in a highly efficient way and can provide you with greater benefits than high-intensity or more complex workouts. Unlike other dance classes, you may have tried, Nia Dance is a low-impact technique that can be tailored to suit any individual’s needs or abilities.

Nia Dance is about being in-tune with your body and listening to what movements feel right and what don’t. This is what makes it different from other dance or fitness classes, like Zumba or Crossfit, as you’re not forcing movements that don’t feel right within your body.

It’s a highly adaptable movement practice, and therefore doesn’t leave you feeling tired, sore, or sweaty after a workout compared to other dance forms. It offers a wide range of benefits within your life, such as mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being, as well as teaching you skills and tools to help you improve your lifestyle and mindset outside of classes.

Some of these benefits include a deeper spiritual connection, improved circulation, increased muscle gain and toning, reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms, improved posture, enhanced cardiovascular and immune systems, better levels of organ and cognitive functioning, supported balance and coordination, and weight loss.

Nia Dance Classes For Experienced Dancers

Classic Nia is available in two classes, each occurring at a different date and time of the week. These classes are carried out by Dance NZ, a Hamilton and Raglan-based Nia Dance company. There are also other classes available, ideal for other scenarios, that you can find listed below the Book Now heading of this blog.

Classic Nia, although suitable for all individuals, is most ideal for experienced dancers. The movements within this class require higher levels of mobility and flexibility although movements can be adapted. Your teacher for Classic Nia, as well as all other classes at Dance NZ, Belinda Goodwin, ensures you get the most out of each class and strives to teach Nia Dance at various levels in a supportive, non-judgemental and positive environment.

She has recently received her brown belt in the Nia Technique, making her a highly advanced and knowledgeable Nia Dance teacher. Belinda provides different levels of difficulty that routines can participate in each class, so you know there’s a level that is right for you. You can even challenge yourself and your abilities if you want to grow.

Accessibility

Currently, Classic Nia as well as other Dance NZ classes are only available online due to lockdown. However, in-person classes will be returning after lockdown has moved back down to Alert Level 2. Online sessions at Dance NZ are held via Zoom, a video-sharing website that can be downloaded here.

Below you can view a video of what Nia Dance classes will look like from home. You can find out more about how to make the most of your Dance NZ classes online here. If you can’t commit to a class time and date, not to worry!

There are 24-hour purchasable replays available of numerous different classes. Once purchased, the replay is available for you to watch as many times as you like. Online classes and 24-hour replays will still be open, even after lockdown, if you wish to continue participating in Nia Dance that way.

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Options are extremely limited for fitness and dance classes, and especially so within the niche of experienced dance classes at Alert Level 3. So, don’t wait until lockdown is over. Participate in a Dance NZ class today and allow yourself to feel happier and healthier with Nia Dance.

Have a query? Submit your questions in the contact box below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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

In order to book a class, you must be signed up to Dance NZ as a member. Become a Dance NZ member for free here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: This class is at 11:15 a.m, each Tuesday. This Move to Heal class is offered at Saint Aidan’s Hall. Zoom sessions are also available here.

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

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

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

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: 12:00 pm, every Friday. This Freedom Dance class is offered at Saint John’s Hall. Zoom sessions are also open here.

Learn more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

Hope is around the corner as New Zealand moves into Level 3 but unfortunately, many public facilities such as gyms, dance studios, and in-person fitness classes are still not able to be accessed. However, that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing available to participate in during Alert Level 3. This blog will be covering amazing online dance fitness classes, going in-depth on how and where to access them, what class is right for you, and what classes practice.

Participate in Nia Dance over Lockdown

Nia Dance is a non-impact holistic practice that includes 52 movements that resemble and are inspired actions from 9 different martial, healing, and dance arts. This movement form is unique in that it requires no equipment, including shoes, as it is best practiced barefoot!

You can perform Nia Dance standing up in a spacious environment at home, outside, or at a public class. Or it can even be practiced sitting down, using only your upper body. This makes it ideal for anyone, no matter your abilities, mobility level, or access to specific environments.

Nia Dance can also open the gateway to wonderful benefits, including mental, emotional, and physical health and lifestyle benefits. Weight loss, muscle growth, posture support, and pain relief are all common benefits of Nia Dance.

It can also help with cognitive and organ functions, as well as depression and anxiety symptoms. It can also help with circulation and cardiovascular health, as well as balance and coordination. All of these are crucial health advantages to think about during a lockdown.

Dance NZ’s Online Classes and Replays

Dance NZ offers a wide choice of classes that are specifically tailored to meet the needs and abilities of each individual. Classic Nia is suitable for everyone and comes highly recommended if you’re a seasoned dancer or fitness enthusiast.

Gentle Nia is ideal for beginners, but it also works for people who aren’t in that category. Nia Dance Move to Heal is a soft-movement-focused class for those healing from injuries or illnesses. Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a class created specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caretakers.

You may still be obliged to work from home and may not be able to commit to a certain class depending on your present job. Dance NZ, on the other hand, has a solution for this as well. There are 24-hour replays of several classes available for purchase, which may be browsed and purchased here.

Replays are available for 24 hours and can be seen as many times as you want within that time frame. This frees you from feeling obligated to attend a set class time and allows you to rewind, fast-forward, and rewatch as much as you choose.

Accessing Nia Dance From Home

Below we have included a video of Belinda, your teacher at Dance NZ, teaching classes from her home as well as a perspective from her TV where you can see what dancing with her over Zoom would look like.

You and your peers participating in Dance NZ classes are the small windows at the top, with Belinda’s camera being the main, larger image so you can see the movements and routine in perfect detail. As you can see along the top, some Dance NZ students have their camera on and others have it off. Depending on what makes you feel the most comfortable, you have the option of leaving your camera and microphone on.

Having it on can provide a deeper connection to the class and allow your teacher to see how you’re performing the movements. Leaving your camera and microphone off is also completely fine and may provide a high level of comfortability and optimise your participation.

All of Dance NZ’s lessons are live-streamed on Zoom, a video-sharing app. You may have used Zoom before during lockdown last year or this year. If you haven’t already done so, downloading Zoom and using it to access your class is really simple. You can view a YouTube tutorial here on how to set up Zoom if you are unfamiliar.

Zoom is available on most platforms, including tablets, laptops, and smartphones; but, to get the most out of your viewing experience, you should connect your device to a television. The larger the screen, the simpler it will be to see your class.

Using either a Chromecast or an HDMI connection, you may transport the video feed from your devices to your TV. You can read our blog here on how to optimise your Dance NZ viewing and participation.

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Don’t wait and hope that Alert Level 2 is just around the corner. Lockdown is unpredictable but don’t let that hold you back from taking advantage of the time you have during this period. Join in and participate in a Dance NZ class to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.

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

In order to book a class, you must be signed up to Dance NZ as a member. You can become sign up to be a member for free here.

• Nia Dance Move to Heal: This class is at 11:15 a.m, each Tuesday. The location is at Saint Aidan’s Hall. Zoom sessions are also available here.

• Classic Nia One: 5:30 p.m, every Tuesday. The location is Waikato Sports and Fishing Club, which is on Grantham Street in the Hamilton area. Zoom sessions are also open here.

• Gentle Nia: 9:30 a.m, every Wednesday. The location is at Raglan Town Hall, which is on 41 Bow Street in Raglan. Zoom sessions are also open here.

• Classic Nia Two: 9:30 a.m, every Friday. The location is at Saint John’s Hall, which is at 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton. Zoom sessions are also open here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance: 12:00 pm, every Friday. The location is Saint John’s Hall. Zoom sessions are also open here.

Learn more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.

Are you looking for a Parkinson’s fitness class in Hamilton? Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological system ailment that affects a person’s ability to move, sometimes dramatically. Apathy, tremors, reduced movement, depression, tight joints, and slurred speech are all common symptoms and issues in Parkinson’s.

Currently, there is no treatment for Parkinson’s; however, research has shown that, in addition to certain medications, other forms of exercise and fitness can help alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms. Higher activity rates have been demonstrated to lower the severity of Parkinson’s symptoms depending on each individual’s symptoms and specific needs.

Dance NZ has available Nia Dance lessons which are specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s and their caretakers. This class is intended to help improve symptoms through gentle movements and a stimulating routine. Also, it’s a great way to increase social levels.

Nia Dance Helping Parkinson’s

Exercise is strongly recommended for people with Parkinson’s to help them enhance their quality of life, cope with various symptoms and problems, and improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Dance, yoga, and Tai-Chi have all been shown to have beneficial impacts on Parkinson’s symptoms in studies.

Nia Dance is a unique blend of martial arts, healing arts, and dance arts; each of the 52 movements has its origins in one of these skills, resulting in a wide range of advantages for those with Parkinson’s. This practice also incorporates movement, rhythm, and vocalization, which are the most ideal factors for exercise for individuals with Parkinson’s. The Nia Technique is a communal kind of fitness that allows people to meet new people and build new friendships.

Nia Dance can help individuals with Parkinson’s by providing a range of benefits. Namely, increased circulation, higher levels of flexibility between joints and mobility, pain relief, strengthening muscles and joints, improving organ and cognitive functions, enhanced coordination and balance, reduced depressive symptoms, and higher mood levels.

Nia For Parkinson’s Freedom Dance

An amazing Parkinson’s fitness class in Hamilton, Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a Dance NZ class specifically intended for people with Parkinson’s. This is a Waikato Strength and Balance approved class for elders and individuals with limited mobility. Only people with Parkinson’s and their carers are eligible to participate in Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance.

This class incorporates Nia Dance movements that have been modified to be gentler and less intense than those seen in regular Dance NZ classes. Nia For Parkinson’s Freedom Dance, like all other Dance NZ classes, seeks to create a fun, calm, and judgment-free atmosphere. Classes also aim to create supportive social interactions with peers and the teacher.

Belinda Goodwin, your Dance NZ instructor, has customised these Nia Dance techniques to focus on developing brain coordination and balance, as well as increasing joint and muscular strength. She is also a trained work first aider and has advanced certifications in dancing workshops and seminars for Parkinson’s.

Accessibility

For individuals who live in the region, Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a fun Parkinson’s fitness class in Hamilton. It’s offered as a physical class. If you can’t access in-person classes, not to worry! Online Zoom sessions are available which take place, live, at the same time as the in-person class.

Every Friday at 12:00 pm, Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance takes place at Saint John’s Hall. Saint John’s Hall is located at 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton. Classes can be purchased here if you live in the region and prefer to attend in person. Otherwise, you can find bookable Zoom sessions here.

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Nia Dance has been shown to give amazing support to individuals with Parkinson’s. It also provides a wonderfully supportive environment, with great opportunities to meet new people. If this sounds like the perfect class and practice for you or someone you know, book now!

Interested in participating in Nia Dance but don’t have Parkinson’s? Dance NZ offers many other classes which you can check out below! If you have any other concerns, feel free to contact us in the submission box below.

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

• Physical classes for Nia Dance Move to Heal are held at Saint Aidan’s Hall. Every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m., this takes place (corner of Thames and Heaphy, Hamilton). There are also Zoom sessions available; both of which may be booked here.

• On Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., Classic Nia in-person classes are held at Waikato Sports and Fishing Club. The Sports and Fishing Club is located on Grantham Street, in Hamilton. There are also Zoom sessions available; both of which may be booked here.

• Gentle Nia in-person classes are held on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at Raglan Town Hall (41 Bow Street, Raglan). There are also Zoom sessions available; both of which may be booked here.

• In-person Classic Nia classes are held at Saint John’s Hall on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). There are also Zoom sessions available; both of which may be booked here.

More information about the Nia Technique can be located at nianow.com.

All forms of physical exercise, whether it be cardio, aquatic exercise, or even meditation, provide some type of physical benefit. It’s a lot more difficult finding practices that provide not only physical health benefits but mental wellbeing benefits too.

An amazing technique you might not have heard about that targets those areas is Nia Dance, a holistic movement form. In this blog, you’ll read about what Nia Dance is,  and the amazing benefits it provides. Also,  how and where to access Nia Dance classes.

How Nia Dance Can Impact Your Life

As mentioned earlier, Nia Dance is a holistic fitness practice that is made up of 52 total movements. Each movement is an adaptation and blends of one of 9 inspired forms that originate from martial, healing, or dance arts. Because it incorporates numerous art practices, Nia Dance is not only able to adapt to any individual’s specific needs and abilities but also provides a range of benefits covering different areas of your life.

These benefits can involve your mental and physical health, spiritual connection, emotional well-being, and lifestyle. As well as these benefits, Nia Dance is a practice that is designed to teach you the skills and tools you need to maintain a healthy state of mind, and a balanced, pleasurable lifestyle.

The Nia Technique can teach you how to incorporate mindfulness and positive thinking in day-to-day life, as well as how to remove distractions and increase concentration, and harness positive every and reject negative energy.

The Classes and Options For You

Dance NZ provides 5 fabulous options for classes, each one designed specifically to suit the particular needs or abilities of individuals. If you’re dealing with the recovery journey of a physical injury, whether it’s mild back pain or sprained ankle, Nia Dance Move to Heal is an ideal class for you.

If you’re a newcomer to dance or fitness, a senior, or require softer movements, Gentle Nia is a great recommended class. Classic Nia is recommended for advanced dancers or those with higher levels of mobility. Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is a class designed specifically for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

All of these Raglan and Hamilton dance fitness classes are available in-person or online. Physical class addresses can be below the Book Now heading in this blog, or you can view dates and locations here.

There are two online options available: 24-hour purchasable replays and live Zoom sessions. The 24-hour replays can be viewed and purchased here. Each replay is a recording of a class, making it an hour-long, and can be viewed as many times as you want within the 24-hour time slot. Zoom sessions are available for each class at Dance NZ and capture the physical class live.

This method of video-sharing creates a similar connection to the environment, your teacher, and your peers as if you were attending in person. Moreover, each option of attendance and participation will have its pros and cons specific to you. Depending on your schedule, transportation and location, and underlying responsibilities, you can make the decision that best suits you. You can view the online, Raglan, and Hamilton dance fitness classes below!

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Nia Dance can do what most exercise forms cannot. It provides a highly adaptable, fun workout while always managing to supply mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional benefits. No matter your situation with attendance, Dance NZ has online or Hamilton dance fitness classes to perfectly suit your needs.

All classes are listed below. However, if you have any further questions, you can submit your concerns in the submission box below.

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

• Nia Dance Move to Heal physical sessions occur at the Hall of Saint Aidan’s on Tuesdays, 11:15 am (corner of Thames and Heaphy, Hamilton). Zoom classes are open for booking too, and both can be booked here.

• Classic Nia classes are at Waikato Sports & Fishing Club, Tuesday at 5:30 pm (Grantham Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Gentle Nia classes are at Raglan Town Hall, Wednesday at 9:30 am (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Classic Nia classes are at Saint John’s Hall, Friday at 9:30 am (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance classes occur at Saint John’s Hall, Friday at 12:00 pm (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

More information about the Nia Technique can be located at nianow.com.

Are you seeking a class that provides healing to all aspects of your life, and leaves you feeling healthy and more mindful outside of class as well as inside? It’s likely if you’re looking for something along these lines, you’re wanting to participate in gentle and fun practices in a calm and supportive environment, rather than high-intensity routines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

It can be hard to find practices or techniques that can provide gentle, low-impact movements but a high and large variety of benefits, but luckily, there are a few ideal exercises available.

Nia Dance and its Benefits

Although not widely heard of, Nia Dance is a highly effective holistic technique that is practiced worldwide by all kinds of people. While it can be considered fitness, Nia Dance is more than just exercise or a form of dance. All movements are specialised to focus on the complex network of the human body and provide a multitude of benefits to your mind, body, and soul.

Nia Dance not only provides a fun, effective, and relaxing workout, but it also teaches you the skills and provides you with the tools you need to create a healthier, more mindful lifestyle. The Nia Technique is unique compared to other similar practices, such as Qigong or Pilates, as it is a combination of techniques and movements that originate from different martial, dance, and healing arts.

This wide range of movements is then adapted to be able to target the entirety of your body’s complex network, which is what allows so many benefits to be offered within so many areas. Nia Dance is also about listening to your body and adjusting movements to what feels right for you, rather than forcing unnatural actions.

All 52 movements are highly adaptable to each person’s abilities and needs, and you can even add your own personal flair and style to the movements, whether it be more sensual, jazzy, or slow, so you can really feel like you’re moving how your body wants you to. The benefits of Nia Dance can cover areas like your mental health, physical health, emotional wellbeing, spiritual connection, and lifestyle.

Such benefits can include improvements to the body’s circulation, enhanced organ and cognitive function, weight loss, a calm and more pleasurable outlook on life, improved flexibility, and balance, decreases symptoms within depression and anxiety, reduces stress, promotes concentration and coordination, supports posture, builds endurance, and much more!

Dance NZ and You

Dance NZ is one of the few Nia Dance companies within New Zealand and is currently based in the Hamilton and Raglan area. Classes are accessible in-person in different locations within these areas but are also available online through live Zoom sessions or 24-hour purchasable class replays.

There are quite a few classes available at Dance NZ that target special areas of healing, whether for physical injuries or other ailments, or just general healing and mindfulness practices. Nia Dance Move to Heal is a class designed to produce soft movements with lower levels of mobility that help individuals with injuries or ailments in their recovery process by focusing on pain relief and healing in specific areas of the body. This class is also a certified Waikato Strength and Balance program.

Classic Nia and Gentle Nia are ideal for all, with Gentle Nia being more suited for beginners in dance or with less mobility, and Classic Nia being more suited towards skilled dancers or those with higher levels of confidence in their abilities.

Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is only open to those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers, and just like Nia Dance Move to Heal, is a certified Waikato Strength and Balance program and is a specialised Parkinson’s dance class.

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See and experience all the amazing benefits that Nia Dance has to offer by attending one of the amazing classes that Dance NZ has available. All classes have links attached that will take you to other Dance NZ blogs that go into more depth about each specific class so you can make the right decision of what feels best suited for you.

If you have any other concerns or want to get an opinion from your teacher at Dance NZ about the class best for you, you can submit any questions below in the submission box.

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

• Nia Dance Move to Heal classes are at Saint Aidan’s Hall, Tuesday at 11:15 am (corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Classic Nia classes are at Waikato Sports & Fishing Club, Tuesday at 5:30 pm (Grantham Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Gentle Nia classes are at Raglan Town Hall, Wednesday at 9:30 am (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Classic Nia classes are at Saint John’s Hall, Friday at 9:30 am (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance classes occur at Saint John’s Hall, Friday at 12:00 pm (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

More information about the Nia Technique can be located at nianow.com.

Are you an experienced dancer or a fitness lover who’s confident in your flexibility and mobility abilities? If you’re looking for a unique exercise practice, want a workout that isn’t intense on your body, or just want to try something new, consider introducing Nia Dance into your lifestyle and feel all the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits this technique has to offer.

Dance NZ is a dance company specialising in teaching Nia Dance to all types of individuals, as well as using the practice in specialised, healing classes for those with injuries or specific ailments. Based in Hamilton and Raglan, Dance NZ has two classes ideal for those looking for a slightly more challenging or advanced class and routine.

Nia Dance v.s. Other Dance Forms

Nia Dance is a unique technique that is the combination of different martial arts, healing arts, and dance arts which already makes it quite different compared to other dance practices or dance fitness forms. This is because the wide variety of specific techniques was studied and crafted together following the human body’s complex design, to supply you with the same benefits (and more) that you’d get from the higher intensity or more complex workouts.

Unlike other dance classes you would have tried before, Nia Dance is a non-impact technique that is adaptable to any individuals specific needs or abilities, yet provides a large number of benefits that target numerous areas of your life and being, and teaches you skills and provides tools to improve your lifestyle and mindset outside of classes. If you’re someone who hates sweating and tiring workouts, such as Zumba or Crossfit, then Nia Dance is ideal, offering 52 relaxing movements that leave you with newfound calm energy at the end of each class.

The benefits of Nia Dance are different for all individuals but the most common benefits include pain relief, released muscle tensions, weight loss, improved strength in muscles, increased flexibility between joints and mobility, deeper spiritual connection, more opportunity for self-discovery, higher levels of endurance, improvements in organ function and cardiovascular health, decreased symptoms of depression or anxiety, and much more!

Classic Nia

The most ideal class for skilled dancers and active individuals at Dance NZ is Classic Nia, a class that takes place every Tuesday and Friday in Hamilton. Just like all other classes at Dance NZ, Classic Nia has the option of being viewed and attended in-person, or online via a live Zoom call or 24-hour purchasable replays. Replays or Zoom sessions are perfect for participating at home, but if you prefer participating in social groups, you’ll fina Classic Nia classes, just like all other classes, to provide a supportive, welcoming, and judgment-free environment with your teacher and peers.

You’ll also have an extremely talented teacher guiding you in each class and helping you practice the technique, ensuring you get the most out of Nia Dance. Belinda Goodwin is a trained Nia Dance teacher, having completed her white, blue, and green belt in the Nia Technique and currently progressing through her brown belt. Within each class, Belinda also ensures that each movement can be done at various levels of difficulty so you can challenge yourself and stick to what you know.

Classic Nia physical classes and Zoom sessions can be booked below.

• Classic Nia classes are at Waikato Sports & Fishing Club, Tuesday at 5:30 pm (Grantham Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Classic Nia classes are at Saint John’s Hall, Friday at 9:30 am (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

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With three different options available, you can feel comfortable in an environment you like best while trying Nia Dance for the first time. Even if you’re a skilled dancer and are confident in your abilities, you also have the option of joining Gentle Nia, a more beginner-level class, if you want an easier introduction to Nia Dance. All other classes available are listed below, although please note that Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance is only available to individuals with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

If you have any other concerns or queries, you can contact Dance NZ in the question box below this post.

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

• Nia Dance Move to Heal classes occur at Saint Aidan’s Hall, on Tuesdays at 11:15 am (corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Gentle Nia classes are at Raglan Town Hall, Wednesday at 9:30 am (located on 41 Bow Street, Raglan). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance classes occur at Saint John’s Hall, Friday at 12:00 pm (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.

Learn more about the Nia Technique at nianow.com.