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Nia dance Africa

Join the Nia Africa community while we embrace the joy of holistic movement and fitness in Africa. Focusing on feel-good fitness that heals our bodies through mindful dancing and somatic movement practices.

WHAT IS NIA?

Nia is a fusion of fitness types that combines dance, martial arts, and mindful movement. 

The holistic movement classes are so much more than just a cardio workout. Nia is a type of somatic movement therapy that incorporates all aspects of mind, body, and soul.

OUR AIM

Nia Africa is a platform that unites Nia teachers, trainers, and students in South Africa, Namibia, and eventually all of Africa.

Through the Nia classes and training, that is available both in-person & online, we aim to embrace and expand our relationships with ourselves and within the Nia Africa community.

UPCOMING NIA EVENTS

Upcoming Nia Trainings

Upcoming Nia Art of Sensation Training Retreats January & March 2025

Use the PROMO code to get an SA discount.

$1200 instead of $1599

(Payment plans available)

In-Person Training

Teacher training &/ Personal transformation

The Space Between, Plettenberg bay

14-20 March 2025

Register here $600 to register (use PROMO code)

Includes mentoring sessions if you want to teach Nia.

Email me for more info/ book a Zoom call

Online Training starts

27 January 2025

2 hours/ week + class over 16 weeks.

Includes mentoring sessions if you want to teach Nia.

Register here $600 to register (use PROMO code)

Includes mentoring sessions if you want to teach Nia.

Email me for more info/ book a Zoom call

Read more

Woman practicing Nia dance while stimulating the vagus nerve

Nia and the Vagus Nerve

14 March 2023

By incorporating a variety of movement practices that stimulate the vagus nerve, as well as mindfulness and meditation, Nia can help promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Woman dancing during a Nia technique dance class

From Jazz to Tai Chi: The Various Dance Techniques of Nia

07 March 2023

In this article, we will explore the various dance techniques used in Nia and how they are combined to form this innovative movement practice.

The hippocampus and mindful movement

06 March 2023

The brain is a complex and intricate organ that is responsible for controlling our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. One of the most important parts of the brain is the hippocampus, which plays a critical role in learning, memory, and spatial navigation.

NIA AFRICA COMMUNITY

Nia dance Africa

The teachers and trainers in the Nia Africa community
are spread out throughout South Africa and Namibia.
Have a look at the list below to
find a Nia holistic movement class near you.

Nia Trainer & teacher

STELLENBOSCH, SOMERSET WEST, PLETT, CAPE TOWN

Mia Steyn

082 874 2176

miasteyn2@gmail.com

Mia.Steyn@nianow.com

niawithmia.com

niaafrica.com

CAPE TOWN OBSERVATORY
Nicci Gates
082 462 4844
nicci@niasouthafrica.co.za
niasouthafrica.co.za

Christine Els

Els.christine.89@gmail.com

079 316 3236

Hanri Thom

Hanri.thom@gmail.com

CONSTANTIA

Gail Schoeman
083 272 3421
gail@gailschoeman.com
gailschoeman.com

PRINGLE BAY

Michelle Norris
076 746 4595
michelleyourmove@gmail.com

HOUT BAY & KALK BAY

Tania Bownes
083 326 6352
taniab@celebratingfreedom.co.za
celebratingfreedom.co.za

KIRSTENHOF

Gail Schoeman
083 272 3421
gail@gailschoeman.com
gailschoeman.com

Jenny Barenbrug
082 391 9094
jenny.barenbrug@gmail.com

Dee Schaerer
073 185 6230
dschaerer3@yahoo.com

RONDEBOSCH

Shelley Angélil
082 781 6089
shelley.angelil@gmail.com
movementmagic.co.za

TAMBOERSKLOOF

Nicole Levin

nicole@thinka.co.za

Christy Bragg

christy.porcupine@gmail.com

CAPE TOWN OTHER

Liesl Louw

lieslamberlouw4@gmail.com

 078 430 7914

KNYSNA, PLETT & WILDERNESS

Cecile Sasman

079 318 4025

info@cecilewithloveandlight.co.za

cecilewithloveandlight.co.za

KNYSNA & PLETTENBERG BAY

Lizl Pretorius
084 208 7668
niabarefoot@gmail.com

Colleen Solomon

colleen@acspack.co.za

KOMMETJIE / FISH HOEK

Maggie Joubert
072 425 5990
magdaleenj@yahoo.com

MUIZENBERG

Gail Schoeman
083 272 3421
gail@gailschoeman.com
gailschoeman.com

Joline Oliver

081 388 4726

jolineoliver1@gmail.com

reckonedlifestyle.com

BlOUBERGSTRAND

Svenja Marais
083 467 1034
niawithsvenja@gmail.com
moonchildcreations.co.za

Leandra de Bruyn

STRAND

Leandra de Bruyn

076 410 6533

leandrabes@gmail.com

TULBAGH

Pam Marsh

pampamarsh@gmail.co

083 616 1061

pamsmetrofit.com

HERMANUS

Jeanette Hogg

083 273 9753

jeanette@biznews.com

RIVERCLUB

Julia Kerr Henkel

083 602 1425

Roxy Kelly

082 6021034

BRYANSTON
Gail Williams
082 801 2209
gailwilliams@iafrica.com

Julie McCarthy
083 325 6076
julie@magicblox.co.za

DUNKELD WEST – STUDIO KAIROS
Susan Sloan
083 306 3852
info@niagp.co.za
niagp.co.za

lifeasartwithsusan.co.za

Isa Gesseau

isa@ibiart.co.za

083 600 4030

iBArtDance

GLENHAZEL

Michelle Raichlin
082 824 4763
michelleraichlin@gmail.com

KYALAMI
Karyn Cardoso
083 604 0366
karyncard@gmail.com
thechc.org.za

LONEHILL & KYALAMI
Debbie Green Hunt
083 462 3335
greentreetraining@gmail.com

NORTHWOLD, RANDBURG
Julie McCarthy
083 325 6076
julie@magicblox.co.za

MODDERFONTEIN

Lynne Irvine

082 333 0009

Lilynnei@gmail.com

OLD EDS VIRGIN ACTIVE
Susan Sloan
083 306 3852
info@niagp.co.za
niagp.co.za
lifeasartwithsusan.co.za

PARKVIEW
Iris Monzeglio
083 252 6356
mwexit@mweb.co.za

RANDPARK RIDGE
Carol Treherne-Thomas
082 461 2803
carol@omstudio.co.za
omstudio.co.za

ROOSEVELT PARK
Zoë Katakuzinos
084 452 2381
info@studiolife.co.za
studiolife.co.za

MENLO PARK
Una MacIntyre
083 654 6136
unam@mweb.co.za

HAZELWOOD, PRETORIA

Bessie Venter

082 820 1945

Jo de Haas

083 783 2425

RIETONDALE & CENTURION

Jo de Haas

083 783 2425

PIETERMARITZBURG
Adie Dobeyn
082 890 0524

adie@bodyways.co.za

bodyways.co.za

CLANSTHAL – KZN SOUTH COAST
Liz Cunningham
083 556 8108
lizc@scottburgh.co.za

DURBAN NORTH
Fiona Furniss
083 258 5880
fiona@flowlife.co.za
flowlife.co.za

 

HILLCREST AND KLOOF
Lorraine Relleen
072 812 8346
lorraine@eastcoast.co.za

 

BLUEWATER BAY, PORT ELIZABETH
Lilly Ramnath-Hastie
041 461 1695
lilly@zikhonabricks.co.za
studiomytyme.co.za

KLEIN WINDHOEK
Livia Pack
+264 81 1271504
livia@pack.na
nia-namibia.com

Martinette Godden

martinettegodden@gmail.com

+254 797 318 533

movementmenu

Damian Jardim

djardim34@gmail.com

movementfood

NIA TRAINING

Nia Dance Africa

If you are interested in taking your holistic movement practice to the next level, these training programmes are for you. Have a look at the various levels of Nia training you can go through and what they will offer.

“I find Nia to embrace a mindfulness that is very connected to the now, in reality. So in touch with your body’s sensations and the space around it. Compared to the mindfulness when engaging in something like reading or gardening, which allows one to temporarily escape from the now.”