The Nia Technique™

is a body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Nia incorporates elements of the dance arts, martial arts and healing arts for a diverse and stimulating cardiovascular, aerobic workout that is challenging yet easy to follow.

Students improve strength, flexibility, mobility, and stability for greater functioning in our everyday lives. In Nia, it's important that we move safely and in accordance with The Body's Way, how our bodies are designed to move.

It's also important that our movements are inspired by the music. We dance both alone and as a group, and we increase our awareness of our bodies in class and in our daily lives. Movers of all abilities and levels of experience are welcome.

Introduction to Nia Classes

Join us! Studio Sway is offers an ongoing "Introduction to Nia" class. See upcoming class descriptions below. Class begins at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $8.00 (cash/check) or Sway Card. Students can come to one class or all - you do not have to start at the beginning and can drop in anytime!

April 3 - June 26 "The 52 Moves of Nia"

Explore the 52 Moves of Nia in our next round of Intro Classes. The 52 basic moves of Nia include moves of the base (feet, legs), the core (pelvis, chest, head) and our upper extremities (hands and fingers).

Class Schedule

April 3 Feet
April 10 Stances
April 17 Steps part 1
April 24 Steps part 2
May 1 Kicks
May 8 Pelvis
May 15 Chest
May 22 Head
May 29 Blocks
June 5 Punches and Strikes
June 12 Hands
June 19 Fingers
June 26 Review all 52

What can I expect?

Great floor, sound and community.
Classes last one hour unless otherwise noted.
Dress to sweat. If you choose to wear shoes, please bring a pair that are worn inside exclusively.
With the exception of bellydance, all classes are suitable for beginners as well as advanced students.

To get the most from your Nia experience:

Take off your shoes
Listen to the voice of your body
Seek "Dynamic Ease"
Express Yourself
Breathe and Make Sound
Protect your knees
Engage your spine
Use your hands
Love your body
"Dance Through Life"

Links of Interest

The Nia Technique International Headquarters

Nia New Mexico - For classes thoroughout New Mexico