WELCOME TO CURE

This body of work tells an influential part of the Nia history and story, the journey from aerobics to grounded barefoot movement. What we began with walking, stepping, and traveling in directions replaced repetitive jumping up and down.

Out of my desire to take you on a movement and historical journey of Nia, I have done my best to bring into CURE what I did in 1983 that changed my life and the face of fitness. In my bare feet, knowing I could no longer jump up and down and with no formal dance training, all I could do was move in my body’s way. I went into class and invited my students to take off their shoes. When the music came on, instead of jumping I started walking and stepping front and back. With no moves, I turned walking into a systemic expressive whole-body dance walk. 

Walking, stepping, and dancing your body’s way became the foundation of Nia, non-impact aerobics, a blend of The Body’s Way and Your Body’s Way spontaneous dance. With a body, spirit, a curious mind, and an insatiable desire to learn about movement and the body, I was shown the way by questioning, listening, sensing, and moving to feel better. Dance walking was the beginning of creating the language of Nia moves.

I can think of no better way to celebrate Nia’s 40th Anniversary than to share the evolutionary story of the movement that cured me of repetitive aerobic jumping up and down. May this body of work bring you back to the simplicity of walking and stepping, dance-walking your body’s way.

Love,

Debbie Rosas, co-founder of Nia

ARE YOU READY?

Are you ready to systematically approach a new piece of Nia choreography each week? Ready to dive into deep conversation and exploration of how you live Nia in your life and in your teaching? This group experience provides you with week-by-week support, professional guidance, good cheer and friendship within a small, personalized context.

You will learn the choreography of each song, set against the musical map of the bars of new Nia routine: Cure.

CURE PLAYLIST

Song 1: Morning Sun

Song 2: The Professionals

Song 3: TLV Blues (original mix)

Song 4: Ibiza (D-Reflection Mix)

Song 5: The Oxford Shuffle

Song 6: My Mind

Song 7: Liquid Sky (Bart van Liefland Remix) 

Song 8: Blue Skies

Song 9: Impossible Love Monte La Rue 

Song 10: Don’t Stop (Haldo & Lady Deep Remix) 

Song 11: Rebirth

Song 12: Five Droplets Ambient

Benefits of Mentorship with Renée

Participants in Renée’s mentorships series have evolved from never teaching into teaching single songs as guest instructors; to teaching partial or whole classes as subs; to teaching classes of their own; to starting a new studio! Experienced teachers find new inspiration and insight mentoring with Renée and fellow mentees.

Testimonials

“Nia mentorship keeps me grounded and connected to community. I receive so much from Mentorship… Nia techniques, life lessons, wisdom,  friendships and connection to community! I’m grateful to Renée and the participants from around the world. We dive deep into all aspects of Nia with our mind, body, emotions and spirit. This mentorship is healing, supportive, inspirational and truly transformative. I found my Nia teaching wings in this program and I continue to grow each week. Thanks Renée”. – Lorna, Nia Blue Belt in Italy

“The single most important thing that I learned was having a sense of community during these unsettling times. I also appreciated learning about the process of the routine and the way people use NIA in their teaching and their daily lives.”- Shondrika, Nia Black Belt in Georgia

“Your mentoring has meant so much to me on so many levels. it’s wonderful to be part of such a radiant and caring community ????????. It’s such a joy to see you all and learn together every Sunday. It really is a blessing. Since I don’t have the funds currently for additional training, you are helping me to stay committed to my Nia self-development path, and strengthening my confidence and teaching abilities. I’m learning routines I would have struggled to learn alone, and playing with routines I would have dismissed as too challenging. I like to learn in groups, and the regular Nia Mentorship meet up helps me stay committed. Thank you ! ????????????????”- Melina, Nia Green Belt in England

“What I’ve most gained from our Nia Mentorship sessions is interconnection and the ability to modify Nia choreography to meet my needs and the needs of Nia students. ???????? The check-in at the beginning of mentorship provides a much needed release and a comforting time of connection for many of us, especially in these uncertain times.” –Lani, Nia Blue Belt in Hawaii