Sunday, October 2nd
Dancing from the Base of your Body - Happy feet, healthy knees, and strong legs
A foundational six-week series for new and experienced students
When: Sundays 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 and 11/6.
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Where: Delilah's Belly Dance Studio in Fremont
Address: 4128 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98103
There is plenty of free parking in the area and this studio is beautiful and intimate - the perfect space for learning!
Class series: $65
Optional educational package – an additional $60 for an educational package that includes the Nia Technique book, a class DVD, and a music CD.
Class series and educational package - Purchase both the 6-week class series and educational package for $100.
To register: email jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com
"Feel more balance, power, coordination and grace in your whole body."
About the series
This six-week series is for both new and experienced Nia students. The focus of this foundational Nia series is on Principle 6 of the Nia white belt: The Base of the Body.
The base of the body is your foundation, where all movement begins. It includes your two feet, two ankles, two sets of shinbones, two knees, two thighbones and two hip joints.
What you will learn
In this series, you will learn all 27 base moves we use in Nia: 8 foot techniques, 9 steps, 6 stances and 4 kicks. There are a total of 52 official Nia moves so after this series you will only need to learn 25 more!
In each 60-minute session we will break down each movement in three phases: learn the move, move the move and energize the move. At the end of the series, expect to have a mastery of the 27 base moves that will deepen your experience of Nia. Each session will include useful educational handouts and practice assignments you can easily do at home.
Overview of each Session:
Session 1 on October 2:
The Feet, the Joy of Movement, and Principle 6 - Base of the Body. Introducing the 6 Stances used in a classic Nia class.
Session 2 on October 9:
A review of the 6 Stances and introducing the 8 foot techniques. Introduction of Principle 7 - Three Planes of Movement and Three Intensity Levels.
Session 3 on October 16:
A review of the 6 Stances, 8 foot techniques and Introducing the 9 steps. Introduction of Principle 5 – Awareness: Paying Attention to Body Sensations.
Session 4 on October 23:
A review of foot techniques, steps, and stances. Introducing the 4 Kicks. Introduction of Principle 10 - X-ray Anatomy.
Session 5 on October 30:
Review of all 27 base moves. Energizing the moves. Introduction of Principle 2 – Natural Time and The Movement Forms.
Session 6 on November 6:
Putting it all together, Dancing Through Life and Graduation! Let’s Dance!
If you come to all six sessions you will receive a graduation present. It’s a secret gift bag.
New to Nia?
Nia is a dynamic fitness and lifestyle practice combining movement and philosophies from the Martial Arts, Dance Arts, and Healing Arts to bring the body, mind, emotions and spirit to wellness. Through blending both choreography and freeform movement into 60-minute aerobic fitness odysseys, Nia emphasizes not only physical conditioning, but also creativity, community, self-discovery, and individual expression. This six-week series is a great introduction to Nia!
I hope that you will join me. Please contact me at jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com with any questions.
To register: email jennifer@everybodyloveyourbody.com.
