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In my own words

I love to move.  I get a kick out of being in my body, sensing its vitality, power and grace.

Many of my happiest memories involve the thrill of physicality: swimming, biking, tennis, kiss-chase, long-jump, ping-pong, tai-chi, yoga, running, hiking, weight-training, judo, skiing and skating.  Recalling each activity, my body responds with a smile and a tingle.

But it’s dancing that gives me my highest high.  From ring-around-a-rosy, to under-age disco-dancing, sensual salsa and adult ballet, when music and movement combine, my spirit soars.  I was creating my own organic ecstasy on the dance floor long before “E”.

It never occurred to me to pursue this passion as anything other than a hobby, though, until I took my first Nia class in 2001 and was instantly love-struck.  It was my ultimate dream workout.  I left glowing with inner peace – and outer perspiration.  My gut said: “I want to teach this!”

Not what I expected as a pregnant 30-something graduate student.

But now here I am: a Nia instructor and in my element!

When I talk about Nia, it’s often with love.  I love sharing the joy of movement with all ages and abilities.  I love searching out new music for class.  I love producing workshops to explore Nia principles in greater depth.  I love watching my students bloom.

With Nia I get to be and become my best self.  I bring my uniqueness to class: an open heart, high energy, creativity and playfulness.

The more I practice Nia, the more I am awed by its richness and depth.  Through Nia, I am learning and changing in body, mind, emotions and spirit.  Through Nia I am part of a loving community that spans the globe.  This is soul food.

As a child I dreamed of being a dancer.   And now it makes perfect sense to me to say: “As we move toward our dreams, we move toward our divinity”.