About Nia

Neuromuscular Integration Action

Nia is a system that blends Eastern and Western movements, concepts and philosophy derived from three main movement forms: Martial Arts (mindful precision), Dance Arts (personal expression) and Healing Arts (self-healing).

Nia brings the body, mind, emotions and spirit to optimum health through music, movement and self-expression.  Balancing technical precision with free-form expression, 

Each class is a journey of discovery, in dance and self knowledge.

Unlike other dance forms, where is a tendency to follow the leader or compare oneself to others, Nia is free from all judgments. One feels completely free to Move, and this is what gives such a power to this dance.

The philosophy of Nia is guided by the sensation of Pleasure.: If it feels good, keep doing it; if it hurts, stop and adapt what you do to feel better.

Nia is designed for any body. It is ageless and limitless, transformational and effective for every person everywhere, from athletes, performers, dancers and fitness instructors, to children, special needs groups and the elderly. With the philosophy, Through Movement We Find Health.

Nia, has the focus, the intent, and the precision, of Martial Arts

• • Tai Chi: The slow dance

  • Tae Kwon Do: The Dance of Precision

  • Aikido: Harmonious Spherical Motion

Nia, has the expression of Dance Movement Forms:

• • Jazz: Fun, Showmanship and Expression

  • Duncan Dance: Spirited, Honest Movement.

  • Modern Dance: Playing with Balance, Shapes and Space.

Nia, embraces the Healing Movement arts of:

• • Feldenkrais: The Conscious Feeling of Movement.

  • The Alexander Technique: Movement from the Top of the body.

  • Yoga: The Conscious Dance of Alignment.

  • Systemic Movement: Moving as a Unit.

Discover your inner wisdom, discover your voice and discover your gifts.

Play and sense what your body is sensing, let the chemistry of your body give you a sensation.

Explore ourselves through the gift of our bodies.

Stay open to the experience, trust your own process, listen to what your body is saying.

Recognize your feelings and honor them.

Capture the feeling, the essence that each form brings to expressive movement.

Let Nia touch you and get you howling and moving at speeds that you never imagined, feeling more alive in stillness and in movement than ever before.