Our teachers

In 1993 Nia touched my life.  Since then she has engaged my body, my interest, my heart and 80% of my life.

I brought Nia to South Africa in March of 2002 and began teaching at Virgin Active.  I’ve traveled throughout the country to share my joy,  the joy that 
is Nia.

With the help of international trainers, as of March 2011,  465 white belts have graduated and many teachers have continued through belt levels of mastery.  Thousands now dance with Nia daily.

We have walked a long way together, Nia and I. I invite you into this truthful journey with a grateful heart that you are here.

White Belt: 1994   Blue Belt: 1996   Brown Belt: 1998   Black Belt: 2000
Corporate Speaker / Workshop Facilitator / Motivational Mover

• My Philosophy
 – my tendency has always been to just give, my philosophy now is the power of co-creation
• My Purpose  - to inspire and 
co-create mastery – 
to tap into the juice of potential, and above all to play, have fun & laugh!

Nia has gifted me with an ability to move with ease, grace and strength – to play with freedom, expression and abandon – to be open to spontaneity, stillness and my own voice – to step into the unknown of every moment knowing…

Above all it has unleashed in me a desire to achieve mastery – to be the best 
I can be in this fascinating and powerful movement practice.

I LOVE seeing people receive the same gifts 
when they move. 
Every class I teach is a 
co-creation between me, Nia and those in class.

A moving Ubuntu where laughter is always present no matter what, exhilaration is order of the day and we condition our physical, mental and emotional selves to be the best we can be one step, stance, kick, shimmy and shake at a time.

White Belt: 2002  Blue Belt: 2006  Brown Belt: 2009  Black Belt: 2010

• My Philosophy
 – life is a fascinating dance. Pay attention through the senses as you dance through life, and choose joy in each moment
• My Purpose
 – to awaken the joyful dancer in others

Nia has ushered in big changes in my life. I have gone from being an unhappy gym bunny to a joyful dancer, from being an English teacher trainer to a passionate Nia teacher.

The further I go in my training, the more my respect for Nia as a body-mind-emotions-spirit discipline deepens. There 
is nothing else that so fully nurtures all-round well-being and health. It feeds my brain, muscles, joints, heart and lungs, bones! emotions and spirit.  Being a Nia student and teacher is an endless journey of discovery, full of rich learning, and much healing.

Nia holds unending delight and fascination for me, and 
I am so grateful to be able to share this passion with others, and to witness their joy and transformation.

White Belt: 2004   Blue Belt: 2006   Brown Belt: 2008   Black Belt: 2010
Green Belt: 2009

• My philosophy – when we experience 
our true Selves, we understand that everything is infinitely connected
• My purpose – to encourage freedom 
of expression and a delicious search towards our unlimited potential through movement

A longing for a physical activity to appeal to all aspects of my being was stilled the day 
I “stumbled” into a Nia class. It was the beginning of a beautiful, rewarding and an endless journey of discovery and liberation. Nia reawakens our unique spirit, heals our emotional body, calms our mind, stimulates our nervous system and muscles.

It satisfies our longing to be free, expressive and playful, nurtures our connection with others and our relationship to music and guides us towards a heightened awareness of Life. I love the smiles and the sparkles Nia brings out on our faces – the renewed honour it creates for our bodies and the way it reminds us to embrace vastness at every chance.

It is pure joy to witness our continuous transformations and I am honoured and grateful to be teaching and sharing Nia with you.

White Belt: 2003  Blue Belt: 2006
Green Belt: 2009

• My philosophy – movement is a magical means to transformation
• My purpose
 – to facilitate healing of the body mind spirit and emotion through dance

I began my dance with Nia in 2003 and firmly believe through my own experience that when your body mind and spirit are hungry for healing and balance, Nia will bring that  to you.
I now teach 7 classes a week and love seeing how many find health,healing and growth when embodying this wonderful technique.

Nia not only energises and nurtures the body, but the mind feels more clear and the spirit soars during and after class. It is like going on a journey and being reminded of how you can choose joy in any moment to enhance your life’s experience. A gentle warmup and invigorating work-out guide you into body sensation and moving in your unique way.
The relaxing cool down is a blissfull sensation of fullness.

It is my purpose to bring this joy, this way of dancing through life to those who cross my path.

White Belt: 2003  Blue Belt: 2005  Brown Belt: 2009
Green Belt: 2010

• My Philosophy
 – the start of healing, whether it is of the mind or the body, is knowing; 
an awareness that teaches us to acknowledge first that an ailment exists
• My Purpose
 – to learn, to share, to inspire, to live

At a young age I discovered my passion for movement, theatre, art and music – but only much later did I learn to appreciate the healing from combining and integrating these into my career and personal life.

Discovering Nia – I went from an unhappy career-driven floating head to a joyful and passionate lover of life. I know that I want to teach young minds how to remain in their bodies before a disconnect occurs, and to share with mature minds the knowledge of reconnecting the disconnect. A mother of a young teenage daughter, I embrace a holistic fitness and wellbeing lifestyle. I continue to learn, heal, love and live more and more.

As a Nia teacher I am privileged to share and learn with you about all the great things that inspire us.

White Belt 2010
NiaKids Teacher