Choreography - Jenn Hicks

Move IT Apprenticeship

By Jenn Hicks | May 2, 2017 |

Move IT is an Interval Training program that uses the 52 Moves of the Nia Technique.
It is body-friendly, sweaty, and FUN!

Learning Strategies on the Dance Floor

By Jenn Hicks | March 19, 2017 |

…using learning strategies in class can not only enhance the brain benefits of Nia, but they are also a good way to stay in the moment and not drift off into our to-do list or sink into our worries.

Nia ExtravagANNza with Ann Christiansen

By Jenn Hicks | December 19, 2014 |

From Dec 7-14, 2014, The Nia community of Greater Toronto welcomed Ann Christiansen to lead a Brown Belt Training and public Master Classes and Playshops.

Dance to the Music: Flash Mob!

By Jenn Hicks | June 21, 2012 |

Yesterday in Nathan Phillips Square, dancers from the Joy of Dance (including moi) surprised those attending a Brain Injury Society of Toronto awareness event. Yup, we did a big ‘ole flash mob. Lemme tell ya’ it was steaming hot under the mid-day sun, but a ton of fun! (this video captures about half of our…

Shiny Ropes

By Jenn Hicks | June 24, 2010 |

Just about a month ago now, I received an email from a woman named Shazia Islam. Enter personal growth opportunity and confidence booster. Synchronicity. Enter Shiny Ropes. The subject header on the email was ‘Re: Nia Community Dance Jam on Sunday!’. I didn’t remember anyone named Shazia, so I figured it was related to the…

Nia Music ~ What do you desire to dance to?

By Jenn Hicks | December 9, 2009 |

Let’s Dance…. I love to choreograph Nia moves to new music! Can you help? Your favourite music might just be perfectly Nia-fiable…. Please comment below to suggest music you’d like to dance to in your Nia classes!