Nia Santa Monica

I have found my sanctuary. Nia classes are at the Capoiera Besuro studio in Ocean Park. Nia is a movement technique that works on all levels to facilitate healing of the mind, body & spirit. It draws from martial arts, dance arts & healing arts. Nia choreography is body-​centered and allows students to connect to nine diverse movement styles: Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz dance, modern dance, Duncan dance, yoga, Alexander Technique and Teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais. Nia classes balance form with freedom encouraging people to personalize the movements making choices for pleasure and comfort. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Your first class is FREE, so you have nothing to lose!

Where do I begin? Some people might glance at this class and think, ‘Oh, it’s a barefoot, dancing girl, hippie-​dippie type of thing.’ So what? It’s also great exercise. We danced so hard last week to the late Donna Summer, I thought I was going to die (but in a good way).
It took a time or two for me to decide it was for me, but I could be an addict. Why? It’s different each time, and sometimes, when I’m thinking I’m not in the mood, out comes the disco. I remember, «Oh, yeah, I need to dance!»
Other reasons to go: Run by super-​cool women whom it is a pleasure to support. Many people in the class wear Nia pants, with very interesting bottoms. But lets get back to the dancing…
Oh, and everyone is welcome. And that’s very nice.