Student Stories
Dancing Through Life With Pleasure: Nia Student Stories
I love Jenn’s approach to her Nia classes – ensuring everyone feels comfortable in taking the routine only as far as their own bodies can go that day – without judgement, without goals, other than to enjoy the movement.
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Meet Sue: she has been attending weekend classes at Joy of Dance since 2012. She is a very dedicated student of Nia and graciously responded to my invitation to share her Nia story. My experience with Nia has been about getting more into my body and so I am so inspired to know that Sue shares that!…
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…help me re-experience the exhilaration I felt in my youth. I appreciate being able to move my body freely, to use my mind to concentrate on routines, and I never hurt my body as a result of the classes. This is huge for me, since in the past I have often injured myself when trying to get fit.
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I trust in the kinesiology of the routines – the very simple fact of crossing all three mid lines (left/right, front/back, and top/bottom) in each class is so integral for maintaining and initiating paths in the brain. I know that I am not just boosting my heart rate. I am building my strength, toning my muscles, and improving my balance (very handy on icy winter sidewalks).
Read MoreDance Lesson by Joy Kogawa
Here then and here
Are the gentlest of arms
Holding the limbs
Of the swaying sounds
Meet Lorella – Nia White Belt
“Dance, martial arts and healing arts were just the combo that I was looking for. It felt like I had come home.”
Read More3 common misconceptions about the Nia Technique
Even though Nia’s focus is on respecting (not hurting) the body while working out, that doesn’t mean that you won’t get your heart rate up, feel your muscles working and get a glisten-y glow in a class!
Read MoreExploring the Impact of Artful Engagement with Older Adults
From March – December 2011, as an artist educator of the Living Through the Arts program (The Royal Conservatory), I was fortunate to be part of this amazing study examining the impact of arts programming on the health and well-being of older adults. Below is a video sharing that experience. Exploring the Impact of Artful…
Read MoreNia & The Feet: Sandi Wants to Know
The other day I got a message from a student, Sandi, with a great question about her feet and Nia. She’s agreed that I could publish it on my blog to share it with all of you! “Hey, Jenn, your tweets about body awareness reminded me of something I’ve meant to ask you for a…
Read MoreYou ask me why I dance…An interview about Nia with Marilyn Wong
I recently had the opportunity to interview the lovely Marilyn Wong of Montreal about her experiences with Nia and the White Belt Training. She is pictured above (left) at Rancho LaPeurta, Mexico 2009. (Marilyn is pictured here with Judy, Debbie Rosas, co-founder of Nia and her team of master instructors including Kevin VerEeke (New York…
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