Intro to Nia + Routine Immersion
LEARN & DANCE the new Term 2 Nia routine

Either Sat 26 or Sun 27 April, 10am - 12noon

The Studio, 207 High Street, Lower Hutt
This workshop kicks off with a 30 min Intro to Nia session supported by slides where participants learn Nia fundamentals. This beginning part is tailored for new to Nia's. This is followed by a 30 min somatic session where we move and adapt some key kata's (movement sequences) from the new routine. The second hour we energize with the new Term 2 routine which is yet to be confirmed exactly what routine that will be!

When we spend time to learn new movement patterns, our nervous system shifts from a heightened state to one of greater ease and relaxation more quickly. When we are relaxed in body and mind, we can adapt quicker when layers are introduced.... eg layers of music, additional movements, tempo and complexity.
The Intro to Nia part of this Nia event covers:
  • ​The Nia story 
  • How and What makes Nia different
  • 3 Planes of Movement | 3 Intensity Levels
  • How Nia nurtures Body, Mind, Emotions, Spirit
  • The 52 Moves | The Language of Nia 
  • The 9 Movement Forms
  • The 7 Cycles
  • Tips for Success
A 1.5 minute intro to Nia by Nia co-creator; Debbie Rosas

Beginners LEARN Workshop
Nia 52 Moves Part 1: The Base
​(incl. a Classic Nia class)


​A 2 hour experience suitable for beginners and also for regulars who wish to revisit and refine technique.

The first 50 minutes will be focussed on learning the 27 base moves of Nia; stances, steps, foot techniques and kicks. A soundscape of Nia music will offer inspiration as you learn the names of the moves, how to move them to suit Your Body's Way, and how to tweak them with the sensation of pleasure as your guide.

After a short break we'll head into the second hour; a Nia MoveIT class where we may be joined by some of the regulars. This class will include ALL 52 moves of Nia; base, core and upper extremities.

Beginners LEARN Workshop
Nia 52 Moves Part 2: The Core & Upper Extremities
​(incl. a Classic Nia class)

A 2 hour experience suitable for beginners and for regulars who wish to revisit and refine technique.  

In the first hour you'll learn the 7 core moves and 18 upper extremity moves of Nia.  Another workshop (Nia 52 Moves Part 1) covers the base moves.

After a short break we'll head into the second hour; a Nia MoveIT class where we may be joined by some of the regulars. This class will include ALL 52 moves of Nia; base, core and upper extremities.