"Allow yourself to trust joy and embrace it. You will find you dance with everything." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
The dark and cold days of winter are settling in along with the festive spirit of the holiday season. It’s the time of year when I can’t help but feel gratitude. I have so much to be thankful for. There is a budding Nia community at Delilah’s Belly Dance Studio in Fremont, Community Fitness (both studios) and at Open Flight Studio in the University District. I am thankful for all you that come to dance with me. You continue to guide me to become a better teacher and person with your feedback and joyful presence. I am also deeply grateful for my husband, family, close friends and colleagues that continue to support and encourage me as I pursue my passion. I couldn’t do this without them! My next newsletter (January) will include reflections on 2011 and visions for 2012.
There are three more weeks left in 2011. I love to dance during this season. It helps keep my spirits up, warms my body and provides me with the incredible gift of connection with you as my students, teachers and friends during these months when I’d rather wrap myself in a snuggie-like blanket and sit by the fireplace with a good book and cup of hot chocolate. While that sounds lovely, my joy is on the dance floor. And that is where you will find me as we transition into the heart of winter and into a new year.
In addition to my regularly scheduled classes, here are a few additional times you can find me on the dance floor over the next three weeks:
Rejoice! Rock NiaWhen: Friday, December 16, 2011
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Mt. Baker Community Clubhouse – 2811 Mt. Rainier Dr. S. Seattle, WA 98144
Cost: $5 (Free to Nia Members!)
Join Nia Black, Belt Jason Alan Griffin for the debut of his rockin’ new Nia routine, REJOICE!
If you like rock music, this Nia routine is for you. The playlist includes Pink Floyd, Manfred Man, The Beatles, Led Zepplin and Sly and the family Stone. I will be there and hope you will join us!
Welcoming Wholeness:
Dancing Through the Holidays with Nia with Jena Hennessey, Jennifer Lucero-Earle and Susan Tate
When: Sunday, December 18
Time: 2 - 4pm
Where: Civetta Dance Space
124 N 103rd St., Seattle, WA
Cost: $20
Please RSVP: jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com
Join me, Jena Hennessey and Susan Tate for a special two hour class to welcome Winter and the holiday season. Together we will guide your through the Nia 5 Stages of self-healing and a Nia class that includes both some choreography and FreeDance. Our intention is to support you in cultivating wholeness in your mind, body, heart and spirit as we enter a new season and a new year.
Celebrate Christmas Day with the Joy of Movementwith Jennifer and Gretchen
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Where: The Civetta Dance Space
124 N 103rd St., Seattle, WA
Cost: $13 drop-in or class card with Jennifer or Gretchen
Please RSVP: gretchen.blissfulfitness@gmail.com
Join me and
Gretchen Musgrove for an hour of holiday bliss in our sanctuary: The Civetta Dance Space in Greenwood. Come celebrate the spirit of Christmas with us through dance.
Stepping Into 2012 with a Nia Movement MeditationSunday, January 1, 2012
Time: 11:45am – 12:30pm (45 min class)
Where: Delilah’s Belly Dance Studio in Fremont
4128 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103
Cost: By donation
Please RSVP: jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com
Join me after my 10:30am Nia class for a special meditation class. As a new year approaches, we celebrate endings and new beginnings. There is no better way to kick off 2012 than with an intentional movement meditation that brings centering and nourishment to your body, heart, mind and spirit. We will spend some time in seated meditation so please feel free to bring whatever would bring you most comfort such as a blanket, pillow or cushion. Come dressed to move and know that the movements will be gentle. The focus of this 45-minute movement meditation class is cultivating peace in the four realms of body, mind, heart and spirit so that you can dance into 2012 feeling whole, connected, centered and conscious.
December Class AnnouncementsNo class on Sunday, December 25
th at Delilah’s Belly Dance Studio. Instead, join me and Gretchen Musgrove for a special Christmas late morning Nia class at the Civetta Dance Space in Greenwood. 11:30am – 12:30pm. $13 drop-in or your class card. We are celebrating the Spirit of Christmas and Gretchen’s birthday which is on December 26
th.
No class on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Open Flight Studio.
Yes, I am teaching on January 1, 2012 at 10:30am at Delilah’s Belly Dance Studio in Fremont. I would be me if I did not dance on the very first day of the New Year! I hope you will join me.
Here’s to a joy-full holiday season – may your body, heart, mind and spirit be happy, healthy and full of joyous movement,
Jennifer
