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Welcome to Nia!


Source: NiaDivas File Info: Flash Video
This video was taken during the first part of the March 2008, Welcome to Nia Class presented by NiaDivas. In this video, you'll learn about the Nia Technique and what makes it such a unique and enjoyable path to fitness, conditioning and health.
Click here for a pdf transcript of this video.

 

Upward Blocks

Source: Nia Newsletter vol 3 no 1 File Info: Flash video
In this video, Debbie Rosas gives tips for doing upward blocks and demonstrates the move. She also mentions some of the benefits that come from regularly practicing upward blocks.

 

History of the Cha Cha

Creator: Sonny Watson's Streetswing.com Dance History Archives

Click to visit: The Cha Cha

Gives the history of the Cha Cha, performers who used it to further their careers, related music scores and films that featured this step.
In Nia, this step is often used as a convenient means to shift emphasis to the other foot/leg. Check out Helen Terry's video for the Nia version of this move.
However, the cha cha can also be a complete dance that you just might slip into one of those 'free dance' opportunities. Check this couples cha cha routine. How about that Nia rumble near the finish? For more cha cha step variations, you might like to look at this site.

 

Tight Shoulders? Blocked Energy?

By Lesley Tinker on Feb 16 2008 - 8:21am

Tightness in the shoulder area? Blocked energy? This is for you! Watch Debbie Rosas, co-founder of the Nia Technique, demonstrate upward blocks. See the craft, practice the craft, and listen to Debbie explain how upward blocks can help loosen the shoulders and release blocked energy.

You'll find this video and a lot more in the newest release (Vol 3, Issue 1) of the NiaNow online newsletter.


 

History of the Shimmy

Creator: Sonny Watson's Streetswing.com Dance History Archives

Click to visit: The Shimmy

Gives the history of the Shimmy, performers who used it to further their careers, related music scores and films that featured this move.

 
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