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About Nia

What is Nia?

Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live.

How does Nia work?

Nia draws from Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz dance, modern dance, Duncan dance, yoga, Alexander Technique and Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. Stiff beginners and highly fit athletes alike can adapt Nia to meet their needs by choosing from three intensity levels. Consecutive trainings collectively explore 52 principles for personal enrichment and professional development. Read testimonials from people of all ages, backgrounds and locations.

Why was Nia created?

Nia’s purpose is to grow a worldwide community of healthy people who are empowered to do great things. We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential to live a fulfilling and meaningful life – by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies. With the right tools and education, we can increase our confidence and happiness. We can become connected to others to shape a consciousness that extends beyond our own. Together we will unearth possibilities never before imagined.

Our Classes

Martha Randall

Classic Nia Class

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9:00am

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:00am

Location

1443 Bathurst St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$17; $150/10 class card

Martha Randall

Classic Nia Class

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9:15am
Classic Nia

Day: Thursday

Time: 9:15am

Location

1443 Bathurst St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$16 $130/10 class card

Martha Randall

Classic Nia Class

at Joy of Dance in Toronto
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9:15am

Days: Monday, Wednesday

Time: 9:15am

Location

95 Danforth Ave., 4th floor (at Broadview) Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$16 $130/10 class card

Martha Randall

Classic Nia Class

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10:30am
Classic Nia

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:30am

Location

1443 Bathurst St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$16 $130/10 class card

Didi Wilson

Classic Nia Class

at Lincoln Community Centre in Beamsville
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5:30pm

Day: Thursday

Time: 5:30pm

Location

4361 Central Ave. Beamsville, Ontario, Canada

Notes About This Class

We have a wonderful group of women who love Nia and have been coming out for years. All newcomers are more than welcome. Open to all for sessions. Latecomers will be prorated

Martha Randall

Classic Nia Class

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7:00pm

Day: Monday

Time: 7:00pm

Location

1443 Bathurst St. Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$16 $130/10 class card

Roberta Mohler

Classic Nia Class

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9:15am
Classic Nia

Days: Tuesday, Thursday

Time: 9:15am

Location

85 The Kingsway, at the corner of Prince Edward Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$17,- drop in

$80.- for 5 classes

$150.- for 10 classes

$270.- for 20 classes

Notes About This Class

This class is open to all fitness levels. Come and experience the Music, Movement & Magic of Nia!  Drop ins welcome.

There are no classes during the Summer.  

Jennifer Hicks

Classic Nia Class

at Joy of Dance in Toronto
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9:45am

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:45am

Location

95 Danforth Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$18/class (includes HST) no discounts
$75 for 5 classes ($15/class)
$140 for 10 classes ($14/class)
$265 for 20 classes ($13.25/class)
*Seniors, Equity, Actra, CADA and post secondary
student discounts offered on class packs of 5 or more*
**class cards expire 6 months after date of purchase and can be applied to all of Jennifer’s Nia classes at Joy of Dance**

Notes About This Class


Jennifer Hicks

Classic Nia Class

at Joy of Dance in Toronto
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9:45am

Day: Sunday

Time: 9:45am

Location

95 Danforth Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$18/class (includes HST) no discounts
$75 for 5 classes ($15/class)
$140 for 10 classes ($14/class)
$265 for 20 classes ($13.25/class)
*Seniors, Equity, Actra, CADA and post secondary
student discounts offered on class packs of 5 or more*
**class cards expire 6 months after date of purchase and can be applied to all of Jennifer’s Nia classes at Joy of Dance**

Notes About This Class

Joy of Dance
95 Danforth Ave, 3rd Floor (just east of Broadview)
416-406-3262
http://www.joyofdance.ca/

Didi Wilson

Classic Nia Class

at Niagara-On-The-Lake Community Centre in Niagara-On-The-Lake
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10:00am
Classic Nia

Day: Thursday

Time: 10:00am

Location

14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Cost

Please refer to www.dididances.com  for costs

Notes About This Class

This is a beautiful new venue with hardwood floors and a clean fresh feel. We will be dancing Classic Nia

Nancy Hanlon

Classic Nia Class

at Mother-Daughter Nia Class in New Glasgow
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10:00am

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:00am

Location

106 Stellarton Rd New Glasgow, Canada

Cost

$ 15 for two - three family members 

** Please call or email to register

Notes About This Class

Mother - daugher Nia

(children from 8 to 12 yrs)

* Starts St. Patrick's day 

Who can come - two family members, two friends, mom,  steparents, aunts, friends, cousins, gandparents.

What will we do?

- we will dance, play, laugh, shout and move to music in our bare feet

- we will learn about our bodies and sensations  

Nancy Hanlon

Classic Nia Class

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11:00am

Day: Saturday

Time: 11:00am

Location

106 Stellarton Rd New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cost

this is a pilot class for $ 5.00

Notes About This Class

Ages 4 to 6

What would it be like for your child to learn about your bodies, mind, spirit through movement and play!

Jennifer Hicks

Classic Nia Class

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12:10pm

Day: Sunday

Time: 12:10pm

Location

7 Hart House Circle Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

7 Hart House Circle
(416) 978-2452
For U of T students and members

Inquire about purchasing a day pass to attend this class

Notes About This Class


Jennifer Hicks

Classic Nia Class

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5:10pm

Day: Monday

Time: 5:10pm

Location

55 Harbord St Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

For U of T students and members

Inquire about purchasing a day pass to attend this class

Notes About This Class


Nancy Hanlon

Classic Nia Class

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6:30pm

Day: Friday

Time: 6:30pm

Location

106 Stellarton Rd. New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cost

$ 60

April 20, 2012

Please call to register

Notes About This Class

Nia Playshops - Dancing Through Life

What’s a playshop? It’s workshop with a whole lot of FUN, laughter and movement!!

The focus of each playshop will provide opportunities to further develop a deeper connection to SELF through movement and conversation. As well an invitation to increased awareness of all body sensations through the practice of Nia movements and a Nia class.

Nia is about allowing people to have their own revelations, discoveries and experiences by simply sensing their bodies through movement—and by connecting to the Joy of Movement.

For me, the Nia practice has been a gateway to experience mySELF in motion. Exploration of the movements from the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts in combination with the 52 moves of Nia, has offered me an opportunity to experience new sensations in my Body as I discover more aspects of mySELF.

Jennifer Hicks

Classic Nia Class

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6:30pm

Day: Wednesday

Time: 6:30pm

Location

750 Spadina Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$125 for JCC members, $155 for non-members

Notes About This Class

WEDNESDAYS
750 Spadina Ave (at Bloor)
*this is a PRE-REGISTERED CLASS; sorry, no drop-ins
Oct 3 - Dec 5, 2012

Didi Wilson

Classic Nia Class

at Niagara-On-The-Lake Community Centre in Niagara-On-The-Lake
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7:00pm

Day: Wednesday

Time: 7:00pm

Location

14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$15.00 drop-in for all session students. $20.00 for all other guests.

Notes About This Class

This is a 2 hour Playshop with a different focus each month. We will be meeting the first Wednesday of every month starting November 7th 2012.

Amy Ross, a talented and rhythmic Blue Belt from Kentucky, will be co-creating these playshops with me.

In November we will be spending the first hour learning the moves from the new Nia routine BIRTH. We will then dance to the DVD led by trainers at Headquarters in Portland Oregon. These teacher/trainers are backed by local students and teachers. It is a very professional and impressive routine.

On December 5th we will be embodying the 52 moves of Nia. These moves will help improve your craft and tecnique. The second hour we will be dancing a routine featuring most of these moves.

Jennifer Hicks

Classic Nia Class

at Joy of Dance in Toronto
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7:00pm

Day: Tuesday

Time: 7:00pm

Location

95 Danforth Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$18/class (includes HST) no discounts
$75 for 5 classes ($15/class)
$140 for 10 classes ($14/class)
$265 for 20 classes ($13.25/class)
*Seniors, Equity, Actra, CADA and post secondary
student discounts offered on class packs of 5 or more*
**class cards expire 6 months after date of purchase and can be applied to all of Jennifer’s Nia classes at Joy of Dance**

Notes About This Class

everyBODY is welcome!

Jennifer Hicks

Classic Nia Class

at Joy of Dance in Toronto
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7:00pm

Day: Thursday

Time: 7:00pm

Location

95 Danforth Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Cost

95 Danforth Ave, 3rd Floor (just east of Broadview)
416-406-3262
$18/class (includes HST) no discounts
$75 for 5 classes ($15/class)
$140 for 10 classes ($14/class)
$265 for 20 classes ($13.25/class)
*Seniors, Equity, Actra, CADA and post secondary
student discounts offered*
**class cards expire 6 months after date of purchase and can be applied to all Nia classes at Joy of Dance**

Notes About This Class

This Nia class will be an athletic Nia class, focusing on conditioning and technique. In addition, we will create a short performance to share with the Joy of Dance community at the end of term showcase (December, 2011).

In this class, you will experience:

1. An athletic Nia class – one that allows us to find our own individual dynamic and engaged practice, which will be unique to each one of us. Emphasis on attitude/approach, technique (to really allow us to move in ways our body is designed to move) and commitment to the process will be important components of this part of our practice*.

2. Performance choreography – we will create a 2 minute piece of choreography which we will perform at the Joy of Dance showcase in December, 2011. You will have input into the choreography and costumes so that we develop and play with this piece as a group! Fun!

Staying true to your bodies’ sense of comfort, pleasure and joy, you will enjoy the following benefits by participating in this class:

* Improved flexibility, agility, mobility, strength and stability
* Improved ability to extend higher and sink lower
* Enhanced creativity and personal expressiveness
* Move up and down from the floor with greater ease

While allowing our bodies to experience the joy of movement, together we will:

* experiment with a variety of unique choreography
* experiment with quicker choreography changes
* challenge ourselves to physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually do our best.

Didi Wilson

Classic Nia Class

at Niagara-On-The-Lake Community Centre in Niagara-On-The-Lake
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7:00pm
Classic Nia

Day: Monday

Time: 7:00pm

Location

14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada

Cost

Please visit www.dididances.com for costs

Notes About This Class

This Community Centre is new, clean, and a lovely place to dance. It has hardwood floors which are great for our barefoot Nia. We will be dancing Classic Nia. Classes are ongoing throughout the year with exceptions in the summer months. Please check back then.

Wendy Roman

Classic Nia Class

at Rhythmwood in Lion's Head
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10:00am
Classic Nia

Days: Monday, Friday

Time: 10:00am

Location

985 West Road Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$132 - 12 week session or $13 drop in class

Attend more often and save!  19 classes in 12 weeks - $190   these classes can be taken at any location and at any time within the 12 week session
 

Notes About This Class

A great group of welcoming people! This is a classic Nia class suitable for all levels of fitness.

Wendy Roman

Classic Nia Class

at St George's Anglican Hall in Owen Sound
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10:00am

Day: Tuesday

Time: 10:00am

Location

1049 4th Ave East Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$156 - 12 week session or $15 drop in class

Notes About This Class

A fun and warm group of people. Everyone is welcome!

Wendy Roman

Classic Nia Class

at Tobermory United Church in Tobermory
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11:30am

Day: Wednesday

Time: 11:30am

Location

9 Brock Street Tobermory , Ontario, Canada

Cost

$132 - 12 week session or $13 drop in class

Notes About This Class

This classic Nia class is open to all levels of fitness. No experience is necessary.

Wendy Roman

Classic Nia Class

at Rhythmwood in Lion's Head
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7:00pm
Classic Nia

Day: Monday

Time: 7:00pm

Location

985 West Road Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$110 - 10 week session $13 drop in class

Notes About This Class

Classic Nia for all levels. Come and have fun with us!

Denis Karda

Classic Nia Class

at Terra Karda Studio in Georgetown
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8:15pm
Classic Nia

Days: Monday, Wednesday

Time: 8:15pm

Location

36 Armstrong Ave Georgetown, Ontario, Canada

Cost

$130.00 for 10 pre-paid classes

$220.00 for 20 pre-paid classes

$300.00 for 30 pre-paid classes

$16.00 for a single Drop-In class

Offering ONE FREE CLASS to everyone

At TKS we accept payment by CASH, Cheque payable to Denis Karda or payment using PayPal upon request

Upcoming Events

July
5
Wendy Roman

Retreat Weekend - Move, Groove and Rejuvenate!

at Unicamp in Honeywood
Retreat Weekend - Move, Groove and Rejuvenate!

Event Type: Playshop

Start: Friday, July 5, 2013 at 4:00pm

End: Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 2:00pm

Location

638159 Prince of Wales Road Honeywood, ON, ca

Cost

$75.00 plus accomodation

Notes About This Event

Set on 50 peaceful acres of meadows, forests and streams, this is a true nature lovers delight! Add to that a weekend of Nia dancing and what could be better? This is a rustic, yet beautiful retreat setting where we dance out of doors under the large canopy tent set against the trees. There are many things to do in your free time like swimming and relaxing on the sand beaches, hiking the trails, exploring the caves, or walking the labyrinth in it's tranquil forest setting. Friday night offers a drum circle around the camp fire while Saturday night the dining hall opens its doors for a community dance.


This is a very affordable weekend at $75 plus accommodation. Options range from camping to dorm or cottage, also very reasonably priced from $25 - $40/night. You have the option of purchasing the meal plan, with vegetarian options available.

A time to re-connect with self, community and nature. 
 

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