Signs You Are Dancing In A Nia Class
Posted by terrepruitt on May 9, 2016
So, I was so blessed yesterday to have two fellow Nia Teachers attend the class I was teaching. There are three of us that teach a Sunday Nia class at the Northwest YMCA in Cupertino on a rotating basis. We have general “dibbs” on Sundays; Anita likes the first Sunday of the month, I like the second Sunday of the month, and Joan has the fourth Sunday of the month. At one point we had a fourth teacher and she usually took the third Sunday. But now that it is just us three, we each take the third Sunday when we are available. It seems to work out amazingly well that when one (or even two of us) is not available the other two or at least one is. So it works out. Sometimes there is even a fifth Sunday and we make sure one of us is available. Plus we work together when something comes up and we have to switch Sundays. The class is at 12:30 so it is late enough that one can get up and enjoy a nice Sunday morning and not have to rush off to teach. Then we teach and are home in time for a late lunch. 🙂
Well, after class yesterday we were talking about Nia, of course . . . and Anita asked us if we had seen her list of top ten signs you are dancing in a Nia class. I had remembered seeing it, but I didn’t remember them until she started reading them. Then I remembered I saw the list. I had glanced at it, but saved the e-mail to read later. When she brought it up I had asked her if I could share the list on my blog and she kindly agreed. So here ya go:
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“Anita Christensen’s top ten signs you are dancing in a Nia class:
1. They like to freedance without judgement of themselves or others.
2. They are the nicest people.
3. They are all so grateful for the day she, Debbie*, took off her shoes.
4. They make claws with their fingers and scratch the air….sounding grrr…healing emotional issues related to power, abandonment, fear, and anger.**
5. They shimmy and shake their shoulders to express sassy gestures that play with each other in seductive and joyful ways.**
6. They fully acknowledge and embrace that this is THEIR adult play time!
7. They kick to the front, side, and back with authority settling on a supportive leg.
8. As a collective group they yell out “yes” or “no” for all to hear.
9. They choose, sustain, and tweak their JOY of movement to sense life force energy….
10. They invite you to come and be open to a life affirming experience.
It is true Nia is fun, healing and joyful! Do you have anything to add to my top ten list? How I would enJOY hearing your top ten list! The bay area teachers are THRIVING and we want you to join us.”
*”Debbie” is Debbie Rosas is the founder and co-creator of Nia.
**Referenced from the Language of Nia
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Anita Christensen is Nia Black Belt and she teaches several classes in the South Bay and the Peninsula. Check out her profile on NiaNow.com.
This is such a great list! I am going to use some of these as focuses and/or intents in my Nia classes!!
As Anita invited readers at the end of her list . . . do you have any signs to add to the list? Please share!
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Doctor Jonathan said
Sounds like an environment where people can be themselves without judgement and ridicule. A welcoming and tranquil yet energetic space to release and consume the needs of each individual. Anything that enhances a life is an event worth trying. Thank you for sharing.
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terrepruitt said
Yes. We invite people to move in their own body’s way. There is no judgment. Not everyone is a ballerina, but everyone can dance like the desire (whatever it is) they have in their heart. Even when the participants are being led through choreographed movement, we encourage everyBODY to do it in their own body’s way. We all move differently. Thank you for reading, Nia is really a fun way to do a cardio workout!
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Laura said
11) They are learning to appreciate and thank their body. Loving themselves and life more everyday
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terrepruitt said
Wow! That is great that you and/or your students experience this. Thanks for the addition!
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