Nia Dance 

Nia Dance | Holistic Fitness Practice

Nia Dance is an energetic, fun, fusion that incorporates a unique blend of modern dance, martial arts and mindfulness in a workout set to music. ​Nia Dance conditions and strengthens the body, while helping to transform the mind. ​It is wonderful, holistic fitness practice that can be enjoyed by all.

The Nia Technique was founded in 1983 by Debbie Rosas and Carlos Aya Rosas in San Francisco and was initially known as non-impact aerobics - a health and fitness alternative that evolved to include neurological integrative practices and teachings.

Women practicing Nia dance in studio, raising their hands with focused expressions.
Woman in a pink tank top participating in a fitness or yoga class, bending forward with her eyes closed and a focused expression.
An woman with short, spiky hair participating in Nia class, balancing with arms extended to the sides.
Group of women participating in Nia dance class in a studio, with one woman in black tank top smiling, raising her arms.
Group of women participating in Nia dance class indoors, with arms outstretched, mid-movement.
A woman in a black tank top, Nia dancing with determined expression, while surrounded by a group of other dancers.
People Nia dancing and enjoying music at a dance studio.
Group of woman with raised arms participating in a joyful Nia class indoors.
A woman with long, curly red hair, Nia dancing, showing her bicep in an indoor studio setting.
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A woman in a blue tank top participating in a Nia class with other women, all engaged in the routine, in dance studio.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair in a pink top, practicing Nia with her eyes closed in a dance studio setting. 
Nia. Modern Dance. Martial Arts. Mindfulness.
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Nia dance classes with Julie Lacey

When you attend my Nia classes, I encourage dancers to feel ease and comfort in the routines. To draw on different rhythms and tempos to move in their way and bring their own unique expression to the dance! And of course to have fun!

Julie Lacey teaching Nia dance

Anna

“I came to your Nia class at Just Thrive a few weeks ago, and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. It was the first Nia class I'd ever attended and it was wonderful! 

Your relaxed, welcoming attitude, explanations and musical choices made it all so much fun. In fact I really felt like I was outside in a field at a festival in Scotland, which is my happy place and where I dance with total freedom!”

Nia. Expressive Movement. Focused Intent. Meditative Quality.
Three women lively dancing Nia and smiling in studio setting.
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Group of people practicing Nia dance in a studio, with one woman in the center in a pose, amidst others moving dynamically, under warm lighting.
Women practicing Nia dance, with one in the center raising her hands near her face and others in the background in a studio.

Nia Dance Classes in Nelson

Currently sub-teacher at
Kindred Studio, Nelson.

Alternatively, contact me to enquire about Nia Dance classes.