The Nia Technique (known also as Nia Dance) is a fluid form of 52 non-impact movements that are the unique combination of forms from martial, dance, and healing arts. This dance form is highly adaptable, able to cater to any individual’s specific needs or adjust based on one’s ability. Movements are not forced and are performed based on what your body feels comfortable with, meaning the level of exercise is not overly intense or meant to tire out your body.
Dance NZ is one of the limited Nia Dance groups in New Zealand that provides both physical and online classes. Located in Hamilton and Raglan, Dance NZ has classes to cater to any individual’s ability or needs, so you don’t have to worry about potentially missing out on the amazing health and emotional benefits of Nia Dance!
Health Benefits of Nia Dance
Despite not being a widely known movement form, Nia Dance offers many benefits, including numerous physical health benefits. Such benefits include weight loss, strengthened muscles, increased levels of mobility and flexibility between joints, pain relief (such as back pains or muscle aches), improved organ function, improved circulation, and increased sensory awareness.
As well as these physical health benefits, there are also several mental health benefits that Nia Dance offers. Some of these mental health and wellbeing benefits include reduced stress and tension, alleviated symptoms within depression and anxiety, boosted mood with calmer, productive, or more joyous emotions.
Other health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits that Nia Dance can give include strengthening relationships between friends and family when you participate together, providing an environment where you can create new social connections, support in self-discovery, and a deepened spiritual connection.
Dance NZ
Dance NZ provides numerous Nia Dance classes in various styles to target different individuals with specific mobility levels, abilities, and accessibility to sessions. There are classes designed for those recovering from injuries or ailments (Nia Dance Move to Heal), classes for beginners (Gentle Nia) or experienced dancers (Classic Nia), and even a class specifically composed for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers (Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE).
Your teacher at Dance NZ, Belinda Goodwin, provides the best guidance and support for all her students and promises a judgment-free, positive environment supplied by herself and your peers. Belinda is currently progressing through her brown belt training in the Nia Technique but has received her white, blue, and green belt, as well as approval from the Waikato Strength and Balance Programme for her classes: Nia Dance Move to Heal and Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE.
At Dance NZ, there are quite a few options in terms of attending or viewing classes which are perfect for those with open, unpredictable, or hectic schedules. Physical classes are held in either Raglan or Hamilton at different venues (which are listed below), while online sessions are held on Zoom and capture classes live so you can still maintain a similar connection as if you were there.
There are also purchasable replays of different classes which are available for 24-hours after buying, so you can have the freedom of watching as many times as you want within the 24-hour timeframe, and pause, rewind and fast-forward to your heart’s content.
Book Now
Compared to other fitness and dance groups, Nia Dance provides similar physical and mental health benefits plus more, without you requiring to put intense strain on your body. At Dance NZ, there’s a class to suit everybody and many options for you to be able to view and attend! Book below:
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) occur at Saint Aidan’s Hall (corner of Thames Street and Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.
• Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) occur at the Waikato Sports Fishing Club (located on Grantham Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.
• Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) occur at Raglan Town Hall (41 Bow Street, Raglan). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.
• Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) occur at Saint John’s Hall (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.
• Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) occur at Saint John’s Hall (located on 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton). Physical classes and Zoom sessions are open for booking here.
More information about the Nia Technique can be found at nianow.com.
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