Are you looking to relive a little boredom over lockdown? Or maybe you work from home and feeling the need for a little fun movement? This 8-minute dance break could be for you.
To entertain yourself sit back relax and enjoy!! LoL, or if you are keen, clear yourself a 3 by 4-meter space of floor, remove any innocent pets or children, and give this a go. If you are new to dance workouts this is a fabulous introduction to the Nia Dance technique.
8 minutes of Nia Dance with Belinda
What is Nia Dance ?
Ok so now we have you asking what is Nia Dance and how is this different from other dance workouts such as ZUMBA or Martial Arts Well the main difference is the Nia Technique encourages dancers to choose a level of movement that feels good in ” Your Body’s Way”.
It is a choreographed dance to beautiful music with the occasional interlude of freeform. In Nia Dance, the dancers get to creatively adapt and modify the movements, giving the dancer a mindful approach to listening to the needs of the body and choosing to create ease, comfort FUN, and pleasure.
A Nia Technique instructor is merely a guide, offering you simple choreographed movement, with no expectation to follow the moves exactly, it is more about pattern solving for your brain! The Kata sequences or patterns are based on improving the neuromuscular system.
Our Friday Morning Class at Saint John’s Hall, 20 Wellington Street Hamilton
Attending online or in person is your option
Giving you guided movement that starts o one side of the body, then the other. As dancers progress with this Technique the movement pattern can be blended together. A fantastic way to strengthen your neuroplasticity disguised as dancing fun!
Nia Dance with Belinda offers In-Person classes in Hamilton Central, Hamilton East, and Raglan. Giving you an option of classes suitable for beginners, more experienced dancers, and dance classes for seniors.
This is typically what you will see from your laptop when dancing these classes at home, This is taken from a Nia Dance Move to Heal class with Belinda
Weekly Dance classes to choose from , dancing Live Online or In person at our Dance Venues
I offer a First time Deal of classes for $15, from here prices range from $13 to $15 per class on a Points Package
• Nia Dance Move to Heal suitable for Seniors 65 +physical sessions occur at Saint Aidan’s Hall 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, A great place for Beginners, single dancing, and intermediate dancing abilities. Tuesdays 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, Fantastic for Beginners, and singles 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, A great place for Beginners single dancing and for intermediate dancing abilities. 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, Specifically for people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers Fridays 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.
Please feel free to CONTACT US with any questions, Warm regards Belinda, Nia Technique Brown belt, Certified Parkinson Dance Teacher