Music - Jenn Hicks

Nia at PrideTO 2013

By Jenn Hicks | July 13, 2013 |

It was my unique pleasure to share the stage with Barb Ades and Martha Randall as we taught Nia to a crowd of very enthusiastic dancers a couple of weeks back at PrideTO! We created some sweet magic! See for yourself… Nia at Pride 2013 from jennifer hicks on Vimeo.

Jill Hewlett's Women's Wellness Circle

By Jenn Hicks | June 22, 2013 |

Last night, on the summer solstice, I had the pleasure of leading a lovely group of women in a Nia class on the beach at Ashbridges Bay. Jill Hewlett hosts monthly Women’s Wellness Circles in Toronto, and this month, I was fortunate to be able to present my passion, Nia. (Learn more about Jill’s Women’s…

I am creative

By Jenn Hicks | October 3, 2012 |

I am creative. But I haven’t always been aware of that. Up until about 5 years ago, I would never have considered myself to be someone with even an ounce of creativity. I sucked at art As a kid, I can remember being “bad” at art, or at least that’s what I was led to…

Hillside 2012

By Jenn Hicks | August 7, 2012 |

Well, I think I’ve finally settled from the elation of Hillside Festival last weekend. This was my 5th year workshopping Nia at this 3 day music festival in Guelph. I didn’t get to stay super long this year as I headed out after my workshop on Sunday to travel to my sister’s cottage in Bancroft.…

Simply Irresistible!

By Jenn Hicks | July 15, 2012 |

When I watch this video by the amazing Mopo, I feel FABULOUS! I hope you will too! If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Mopo, let me tell you a bit about him. He is an amazing soul who makes it his mission to photograph women so that they can appreciate their beauty. Because…

Grail Lady Faire 2012 – Nia Playlist

By Jenn Hicks | July 9, 2012 |

Last week I wrote about my experience at Grail Lady Faire this past June. You can read all about what an excellent time I had here. I had so much fun teaching Nia while I was there, so wanted to share my playlist with you all! Thank you for this day – Karen Drucker Born…

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…

Subway Dance Party 2011

By Jenn Hicks | June 12, 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.

Nia: Myths vs. Facts

By Jenn Hicks | June 11, 2011 |

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…

Shining Light a la Annie Lennox

By Jenn Hicks | January 7, 2011 |

I have been so *flipping* inspired by this video that I have been watching it and singing it all week. It’s my 2011 Nia anthem. I pretend Annie is singing it to me, and it makes me feel so special! The most delicious lyric, IMHO, is “sovereign bride of the in-fin-ite, you are a shining…