As a senior, it can be hard finding new activities that are both social and fun, and can accommodate your needs and abilities. Dance is a well-recommended form of fitness for seniors; numerous health benefits come from it, as well as lifestyle and social benefits too. Today’s blog will be discussing a fun social seniors dance that’s easily adaptable for all body types and strengths.
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
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• 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.
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