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I couldn’t stop: I was addicted to exercise.

By Jenn Hicks | December 11, 2012 |

Throughout the fall, I have been involved in a documentary project about addiction (I realize that sounds like the beginning of the TV program “Intervention”, but it’s true). In my late 20s/early 30s, I was addicted to exercise. In preparing to share my story, I came across this piece of writing which I now realize…

Don’t Stress Out: LOOOVVVEEE Your Workouts!

By Jenn Hicks | October 14, 2012 |

We all know that stress isn’t good for us. And we know that one of the most common recommendations to combat stress is to exercise. But what if the environment that you exercise in actually causes stress? When I was a member of my local gym, I can remember feeling quite stressed. The complicated…

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…

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…

FREE Nia at Pride 2012

By Jenn Hicks | July 1, 2012 |

Happy Canada Day! Happy Pride Toronto! Today we celebrate. Today we dance! For the 4th year running, I have the pleasure, along with my beautiful Nia colleagues Kirstie Smallman, Lainie Magidsohn & Martha Randall, to dance on stage at Pride Toronto. We’re teaching a FREE Nia class – meet us at 2pm…

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…

Advanced Nia Performance – April 29, 2012

By Jenn Hicks | May 13, 2012 |

I had the privilege of working with 9 beautiful women in my Advanced Nia class from January – April. THIS is what we created. I’m so very proud of them!

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can

By Jenn Hicks | December 10, 2011 |

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…

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…