Are you a seasoned dancer located in the Raglan or Hamilton area looking for enjoyable fitness in the form of dance? Or are you located elsewhere and interested in online advanced dance that you can follow in the comfort of your own home? Nia Dance, or the Nia Technique, is a routine of up to 52 movements that are specifically designed to improve mindfulness, spiritual connectedness, and health and wellbeing.

Nia With Belinda is a Nia Technique group based in Hamilton and Raglan, offering hybrid classes for Nia Dance.

Active Class Getting into the Moves!

Active Class Getting into the Moves!

How Advanced is Nia Dance?

Nia Dance is a form of healing arts, martial arts, and dance arts, and was designed to cater towards beginners, the experienced, and even those with recovering injuries or suffering serious ailments. If you feel as though you’re a skilled dancer and confident in your abilities, Nia With Belinda offers the Classic Nia class which is the most ideal for those who are experienced. Your teacher, Belinda Goodwin, offers multiple levels of difficulty for workouts within every lesson so you can ensure you’re participating at the level you’re most comfortable with.

Belinda is currently progressing through her brown belt in the Nia Technique, further enhancing her skills in practicing and teaching mindfulness, Nia Dance, and the Art of Perception. She also has her white, green, and blue belts, making her an advanced teacher in Nia Dance and leaving you in the best possible hands.

Certifications can be found here.

Why Should I Choose Nia Dance Over Other Dance Groups?

Other dance groups focus solely on a specific form of dance or dance routines designed to target your physical activity, but Nia Dance was designed to improve your connection to yourself, physically, emotionally, and mentally. The 52 movements that you’ll come to learn range from martial art techniques to yoga practices, to other forms of dance. This makes Nia Dance unique, allowing you to experience a range of motions that focus on leading a healthy and significant life, inside and outside of class. Nia Dance will leave you feeling energised, clear-headed, and balanced throughout the day, and teach you the skills you need to maintain this level of mindfulness and health.

Close Up of a Nia Dance Movement!

Close Up of a Nia Dance Movement!

What If I’m Not Located in the Raglan Area?

There’s no need to worry! As well as having classes available in Hamilton, Nia With Belinda also offers online Zoom sessions for every class, allowing you to access and engage from across New Zealand, or even internationally! The best part is that every Zoom session takes place while the corresponding physical class happening, meaning you can experience the same connection as if you were there.

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If you’re an experienced dancer and looking for a unique, new form of dance fitness, try Classic Nia classes with Nia With Belinda. If you want to participate but feel as though you might not have the right skills or confidence, not to worry! There are other classes available such as Gentle Nia, Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance, and Nia Dance Move to Heal. If it’s your first time participating in classes, the first 3 classes for all newcomers are available for $15 ($5 per class for the first 3 classes).

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

Wanting to book now? All Nia With Belinda classes are listed 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) 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

 

 

• Classic 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.

 

 

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