It can be extremely difficult finding and creating new social connections or expanding your social circles, and much of the time, the older you get, the hard it becomes to meet new people. When weekly routines have no variation, and your lifestyle and schedule have no forms of socialisation outside of work, current friends, or family, the chances of interacting with new people are slim.
One of the top ways to create new social connections is through social sports teams, fitness groups and gyms, and dance classes. Dance NZ is a dance group based in Hamilton and Raglan that provides the perfect environment to meet new people and expand your social circles, as well as strengthen the friendships you already have if you decide to bring friends or family along.
Why Nia Dance?
Nia Dance is a unique form of exercise and dance due to its diverse composition and its ability to cater to all ages, genders, and levels of mobility and ability. This allows for a wide range of individuals to be able to participate and opens your social circles to a more diversified group of people.
Nia Dance is also an easy form of exercise and movement on the body, which means if trying something new and meeting new people are your goals rather than intense exercise that tires you out, Nia Dance is perfect.
Comprised of numerous healing arts, dance arts, and martial arts, Nia Dance is a non-impact, free-flowing form of dance, aimed for you to become in-tune with your body and listen to what movements feel right, leaving you with numerous physical, mental, and spiritual health and lifestyle benefits. It’s easy to smile and have fun with your peers and teachers with Nia Dance.
Dance NZ Classes
Dance NZ has numerous classes that allow for great socialisation depending on your reasoning or needs. For example, you may be in a recovery process currently due to injury or illness, and have found you’ve been lacking social connections during this time due to limited movement or accessibility; Dance NZ provides Nia Dance Move to Heal, an ACC Recovery class designed for those with injuries and less mobility, so you can start being social again while meeting people in a similar situation.
For complete beginners to exercise or those with limited mobility, Gentle Nia is perfect for you to meet others with similar abilities and you may even form social connections that lead to practice outside of classes. Nia for Parkinson’s FREEDOM DANCE is a class specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers, making this a fantastic social connection group for those with Parkinson’s.
Classic Nia is ideal for skilled dancers, those with confidence in their abilities, or who have high levels of mobility and joint flexibility. So, no matter your current position, Dance NZ has a class perfect for you with the right environment to socialise. Dance NZ also holds get-togethers outside of classes every now and then, making them different from other exercise or dance groups.
Book Now
Exercise and dance groups are two of the best ways to make social connections, and at Dance NZ, there are multiple classes to choose from so you can work around your specific abilities and need while not compromising any socialisation. All term three classes can be booked 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 available for booking here (held at Saint Aidan’s Hall, corner of Heaphy Terrace and Thames Street in Hamilton).
- Nia Dance Move to Heal Tuesday classes (11:15 am) via Zoom are open for booking here.
- Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are available for booking (physical sessions) here (located at Waikato Sports & Fishing Club, on Grantham Street in Hamilton).
- Classic Nia Tuesday classes (5:30 pm) are also accessible via Zoom and are open for booking here.
- Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) are open for booking here (located at Raglan Town Hall, 41 Bow Street in Raglan).
- Gentle Nia Wednesday classes (9:30 am) via live Zoom sessions can be booked here.
- Classic Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) are available for booking (physical sessions) here (located at Saint John’s Hall, 20 Wellington Street in Hamilton).
- Class Nia Friday classes (9:30 am) via Zoom are open for booking here.
- Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) is located at Saint John’s Hall (20 Wellington Street, Hamilton), and is available for booking here.
- Nia for Parkinson’s Freedom Dance Friday classes (12:00 pm) via Zoom are open for booking here.
If you wish to know more information about the Nia Technique, visit nianow.com.