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Embrace: The Documentary
Join us for this FREE EVENT* A screening of Embrace: a documentary exploring body image Watch the trailer below and join us! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__2AayArYfs[/embedyt] *We are happy to accept donations to Sheena’s Place to support their programs for people living with Eating Disorders.
Read MoreNia sing-a-long Dance Jam: We raised > $2000 for Save Me Dog Rescue!
On October 23, 2016 we raised $2053.50 for Save Me Dog Rescue! Through a Nia sing-a-long dance jam, our community helped at least 5 dogs with their vital dental and health needs! EnJOY the video replay of the event below! …
Read MoreALS Ice Bucket Challenge
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from jennifer hicks on Vimeo. Yesterday, I did the Ice Bucket Challenge to help raise awareness and money for ALS. If you don’t know how this challenge originated, you can see the video here which explains it all. This video shares another family’s experience living with ALS (keep your tissues handy). And here is a…
Read MoreOne Billion Rising – Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Through Dance
Today I joined a GLOBAL CAMPAIGN called ONE BILLION RISING – a movement to help STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. I couldn’t join the flash mob planned at the Gardiner Museum, so did my own living room flash mob. And I’m teaching the dance at all 3 of my Nia classes today. One Billion…
Read MoreI think I can, I think I can, I think I can
Tomorrow, I’m leading my group of self proclaimed “Nia Supah Starz” at the Joy of Dance’s end of term showcase! Although I did a performance last year with the most delicious Eloise Goodwin, I have never led a group through this experience. It has been THRILLING to say the least! My confidence, both in choreographing…
Read MoreSubway Dance Party 2011
Yesterday I attended a Subway Dance Party organized by Improv in Toronto, a group of fun folks who run free, no-for-profit, public, urban, events. What a blast! This was my second time going to this event – read about my first experience here. Subway Dance Party from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.
Read MoreNia: Myths vs. Facts
Over the years, l’ve heard some interesting interpretations of Nia. While people’s perception of situations tends to vary wildly, I have to set the record straight. Nia, first and foremost, is a physical fitness practice. It delivers cardiovascular conditioning as well as flexibility, agility, mobility, stability and strength. There’s some pretty cool other stuff…
Read More5 Approaches to Self-Healing: The Nia Way
“You can fix a car or a bookcase, you can repair a television set or a computer, but you don’t heal them. And they don’t heal themselves. Only living systems heal; they don’t get fixed or repaired or anything like that….Healing is an act of self-recreation…..Living systems self-organize, self-create, self-maintain, and in many ways, direct…
Read MoreI cast my ballot
I’m not really a politically minded person, so don’t like to get wrapped up in the emotion behind elections. But I do take an interest in anyone who wants to make my country a better place. I am so thankful to have the right to vote and am honoured to be able to do so.…
Read MoreNia for Japan
Yesterday I attended a Nia fundraiser organized by Andreea Diaconescu at Hart House. It was amazing to see so many folks come together to connect and donate through fitness. In total, we raised $1350 for the Canadian Red Cross! Take a peek at the event here: Nia for Japan Fundraiser (benefiting the Candian Red Cross’…
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