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Cheshire
Nia
at The Studio |
| Classes
held in: |
Tattenhall |
| Type
of Class: |
NIA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Various |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Suitable for all levels, ages & abilities |
| What
does it cost? |
£6.50
- £8 per session |
| Classes Available: |
Daytime
& Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Jill
Raine |
| Phone
No: |
01829
771895 |
| Email: |
jillATthestudiotattenhall.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.thestudiotattenhall.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Alexander
Technique and Body Control Pilates classes
& workshops. |
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Nia
was the original form of fusion fitness.
It is movement to a wide range of music
incorporating martial arts - Tai Ch'i,
Aikido, Tae Kwon Do; dance arts - Duncan
Dance, Jazz Dance, Modern Dance and healing
arts - Alexander Technique, Yoga and the work
of Moshe Feldenkrais.
Suitable for every body - it's a fun
way to get fit or dive in deeper for a
complete mind, body, spirit lifestyle practice.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Cheshire
Bramhall
Circle Dance Group |
| Classes
held in: |
Bramhall |
| Type
of Class: |
Circle
Dance |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Terri
Goron |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Adult
Group - focussing on easier dances |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session |
| Classes Available: |
Daytime - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Terri |
| Phone
No: |
01625
528609 |
| Email: |
terri.goronATdsl.pipex.com |
| Website: |
www.terrigoron.com/circledance.htm |
| Also
Offers: |
Over 50s Tai Chi,
Circle Dance in Timperley |
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Partners
not required. Beginners welcome any
week.
Sociable, good exercise and
fun. Dances are a mix of traditional international
folk dances many from Eastern Europe, and more modern
choreographies.
Each
dance is taught and each session includes
a variety of speed and style ranging from energetic
to contemplative. Most dances are relatively
easy with the addition of an occasional challenge.
Circle dance is about participation,
not performance.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Cheshire
The
Nia Technique |
| Classes
held in: |
Rossett
& Malpas |
| Type
of Class: |
NIA
- Healing form of fusion fitness |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Mandy
Clare |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
ages |
| What
does it cost? |
£7
per session, drop in. Book a block and get
one complementary class. |
| Classes Available: |
Daytime
& Evenings - 2 Days a Week. |
| Contact: |
Mandy |
| Phone
No: |
01829
250536 |
| Email: |
mandy_niadanceATbtinternet.com |
| Website: |
www.nianow.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Workshops for Women, combining informal discussion,
simple dance and meditation. |
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Nia is a cardiovascular blend of
dance arts, martial arts and healing
arts.
It integrates these movements, concepts and philosophies
to create a high-powered, synergistic workout
that will not only keep you in fantastic shape,
but will also help you to rediscover the joy
of movement and being at home in your body.
The classes creatively encourage personalisation
and free expression.
Nia is user friendly, flexible and
playful. Nia can be adapted to fit your personal
needs and can be experienced by ANYONE, from
stiff beginners to highly fit athletes.
Please enquire for Class Times
& Venue details.
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Gtr
Manchester
Nia
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| Classes
held in: |
Sale |
| Type
of Class: |
NIA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Hilary
Jeffries |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Classes suit a wide range of levels, abilities &
ages. |
| What
does it cost? |
£5
per session |
| Classes
Available: |
Daytime
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Hilary |
| Phone
No: |
0161
962 1073 |
| Email: |
hilary.jeffriesATbtopenworld.com |
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Nia
is a fabulous fusion of dance styles, Duncan
dance, modern and jazz. Add to that, a sprinkling
of elements from Tai Chi, Aikido
and Tae-kwon-do.
Weaving through all of this is a magical
mix of eclectic music.
Throughout the whole class you listen
to your body and work with it,
not against it.
Be patient with your body and it will repay you well.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Gtr Manchester
Pole
Sessions Studio
|
| Classes
held in: |
Walkden,
Worsley & Manchester |
| Type
of Class: |
Belly
Dancing, Yoga, Pilates, Yogalates, Aerobics. |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Various |
| Age
Group/Level: |
16+
Beginner to Advanced |
| What
does it cost? |
From
£3 per session |
| Classes
Available: |
Evenings - 4 Days a Week |
| Contact: |
Pole
Sessions |
| Phone
No: |
07977
804578 |
| Email: |
infoATpolesessions.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.polesessions.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Pole Dancing, Zumba, Burlesque, Street Dancing, Stretch
& Flex. |
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All our instructors are highly trained
and experienced.
We can help you achieve the
body and confidence you want. Discover
a new you.
Venue
Location:
Pole Sessions Studio
190 Manchester Road,
Worsley,
Manchester,
M28 3LU
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Gtr Manchester
Learn
Belly Dance |
| Classes
held in: |
Bury,
Bolton, Manchester, Middleton, Prestwich and Ramsbottom |
| Type
of Class: |
Belly
Dance |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Various |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners
to Intermediate, all ages - Women & Girls. |
| What
does it cost? |
£4
or £4.50 per session. |
| Classes Available: |
Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Katy
Carmichael |
| Phone
No: |
07780
708544 |
| Email: |
learnbellydanceATyahoo.com |
| Website: |
www.learnbellydance.co.uk |
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Fun friendly classes in community
locations where women of all ages and
experience can come together for gentle
exercise, a laugh and learn to love themselves
just a little bit more by freeing up their inner wiggle!
Teachers all trained, experienced and insured
members of Foundation for Community
Dance.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Gtr Manchester
Chorlton
Circle Dance Group |
| Classes
held in: |
Chorlton |
| Type
of Class: |
Circle
Dance |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Various |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners
to Advanced.
Suitable for all ages |
| What
does it cost? |
£7
per session - First session free. |
| Classes
Available: |
Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Jane
Lark |
| Phone
No: |
0161
748 3044 |
| Email: |
janeATjanelark.com |
| Website: |
www.chorltoncircledancegroup.co.uk |
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Circle
dance is about unity and the
simple joy of being in harmony with a circle
of dancing people, moving as one.
The dances range from very simple to the intricate
and we use some beautiful music.They
are drawn from cultures around the world.
Anyone of any age can dance. You don't need
a partner.
Benefits include physical exercise, fun and
relaxation.
We have a number of teachers who all
bring their unique styles to the teaching.
Please enquire for Class Times
& Venue details.
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Gtr Manchester
Timperley
Circle Dance Group |
| Classes
held in: |
Timperley |
| Type
of Class: |
Circle
Dance |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Terri
Goron |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Established
Group - welcomes Beginners |
| What
does it cost? |
£6
per session. |
| Classes
Available: |
Evenings - Monthly |
| Contact: |
Terri |
| Phone
No: |
01625
528609 |
| Email: |
terri.goronATdsl.pipex.com |
| Website: |
www.terrigoron.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Over 50s Tai Chi,
Circle Dance in Bramhall |
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Partners
not required. Individuals quickly feel part of
the circle, making this a sociable activity
as well as good exercise and fun. Dances
are a mix of traditional international folk dances many
from Eastern Europe, and more modern choreographies.
All
dances are taught. A session will typically include
eleven short dances with variety of speed, style and complexity,
ranging from fast and energetic to slow and contemplative.
Previous dance experience not required but
a sense of rhythm is helpful, and as
dancers are usually linked, awareness of others in the
group is also important.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Upholland
Circle Dance Group
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| Classes
held in: |
Upholland |
| Type
of Class: |
Circle
Dance |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Cindy
Kelly and Adrian Pointon |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners
to advanced -
suitable for all ages. |
| What
does it cost? |
£6
per session (First session free) |
| Classes
Available: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Cindy
and Adrian |
| Phone
No: |
01925
733603 |
| Email: |
cindyATmyrriadd.com |
| Website: |
www.myrriadd.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Day
and residential circle dance events, live music, coaching
and facilitation. |
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| Dancing
in a circle is an ancient tradition
common to many cultures for marking special
occasions, strengthening community and encouraging
togetherness.
Benefits include exercise, good company, relaxation,
feeling rejuvenated, time for reflection and
food for the soul.
Cindy & Adrian are renowned for their
enthusiasm and energy, they bring a
sense of joy to the dance. Teaching
internationally, they combine clear
teaching styles with a sense of humour
and also create a more reflective
atmosphere enabling groups to explore
the spiritual aspects of the dance.
Each dance is taught, there is no
audience and everyone is welcome.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Sarah
Swirled Belly Dance |
| Classes
held in: |
Penwortham |
| Type
of Class: |
Middle Eastern Belly Dance.. |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Sarah
Garrish |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners |
| What
does it cost? |
£4
per session. |
| Classes Available: |
Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Sarah |
| Phone
No: |
07815
549581 |
| Email: |
sjgarrishATgooglemail.com |
| Website: |
www.sarahbellydance.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
I will also teach private lessons and
can provide a talk and demonstration on belly
dance for W.I's or women's groups.
Fees to be discussed. |
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I always begin with a warm-up to not
only get the body ready to dance but
to also get each dancer in the mind-set.
Because the class is quite new, I will then begin teaching
basic belly dance moves which I will
then slowly put together and we can boogy to some music.
The class always ends with a cool-down
to stretch out the muscles.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Aurora
|
| Classes
held in: |
Rossendale |
| Type
of Class: |
NIA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Heather
Lyntton (Parsons) |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
levels and abilities. |
| What
does it cost? |
Taster
free, all further classes run as courses |
| Classes Available: |
Daytime
& Evenings - up to 4 classes a week |
| Contact: |
Heather |
| Phone
No: |
07972
932117 |
| Email: |
aurora.niaATgooglemail.com |
| Website: |
www.niapilates.com |
| Also
Offers: |
Pilates |
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Nia incorporates dance, Tai
Chi and Alexander Technique thus
providing movement the way the body was designed
to move, learning re-alignment,
in a way that produces a childlike joy.
An increase in self esteem, assertiveness,
an inner and outer strength
, flexibilty in body and mind, and a place
for friendships to flourish.....
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Nour
Arabic Dance |
| Classes
held in: |
Longridge
& Preston |
| Type
of Class: |
Middle Eastern Bellydance - mostly
Egyptian but some North African dances. |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Anne
Kingston |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners/Open Level/Intermediate |
| What
does it cost? |
£4.50
per session. |
| Classes Available: |
Daytime & Evenings - Weekly |
| Contact: |
Anne |
| Phone
No: |
01772
783048 or
07843 079574 |
| Email: |
anne.kingstonATvirgin.net |
| Website: |
www.annekingston.com |
| Also
Offers: |
UK Residential Dance Weekends and Holidays
to Cairo & Tunisia. |
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A
Josephine Wise Academy of Arabic Dance
qualified teacher with 15 years
experience of teaching nationally at
all the major bellydance festivals.
With a particular interest in promoting good
posture and body relaxation, I teach basic
and intermediate bellydance technique, some
history and culture of the dance, costume,
props, styles and musicality. I also sometimes
teach burlesque routines which are
fun and help with self expression.
I offer week long dance holidays to
Cairo and Tunisia (the Tunisian holidays include
relaxing desert trips). I also teach on residential
dance weekends in a 3 star hotel in Jersey
and a castle in Northumberland!
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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Lancashire
Belly
Dance with Hilary
|
| Classes
held in: |
Liverpool
& Formby |
| Type
of Class: |
Belly
Dance |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Hilary |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
abilities/ Levels |
| What
does it cost? |
£3
per session |
| Classes Available: |
Evenings
- Weekly |
| Contact: |
Hilary |
| Phone
No: |
07952
966246 |
| Email: |
hilly_bellydancerATymail.com |
| Website: |
http://web.me.com/
hillysheps123/Site/Welcome.html |
| Also
Offers: |
Private
tuition and Workshops in Egyptian
and Gulf style dance. |
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Each class starts with a gentle warm-up and
stretch.
I have been studying belly dance for over
twelve years and classes are designed
to improve fitness while developing good
sound technique in Egyptian dance.
Belly dance is a low impact form of exercise
that strengthens core muscles and
improves flexibility.
Please
enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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North Wales
Organic
Body Moves
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| Classes
held in: |
Chester
& Halkyn |
| Type
of Class: |
NIA |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Julia
Gardner |
| Age
Group/Level: |
All
levels of ability |
| What
does it cost? |
£3
- £5 per session |
| Classes
Available: |
Daytime - 3 Days a Week |
| Contact: |
Julia |
| Phone
No: |
01352
781941 |
| Email: |
joolsanntAThotmail.co.uk |
| Website: |
www.nianow.com/julia-gardner |
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Nia
is a sensory based, fusion fitness, non impact
dance class that is totally adaptable
to suit your needs.
There are 9 movement forms... 3
martial arts: Aikido, Tae Kwando, Tai Chi.
3 Dance arts: Jazz, Duncan Dance,
Modern Dance. 3 healing arts: Yoga,
Feldenkrais,and Alexander Technique.
Nia is great fun and a fantastic
way to get fitter and is very addictive!
Burn calories, tone up, and De-Stress!
Please enquire for Class Times & Venue details.
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North Wales
Shareefa
Dancers |
| Classes
held in: |
Flintshire |
| Type
of Class: |
Belly
Dancing Group |
| Teacher/Instructor: |
Rachel |
| Age
Group/Level: |
Beginners |
| What
does it cost? |
£3.50
per session |
| Classes Available: |
Evenings - 3 times a week |
| Contact: |
Rachel |
| Phone
No: |
01978
760329 |
| Email: |
iscia_espiritAThotmail.co.uk |
| Also
Offers: |
Workshops
& Haflah's |
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Turkish Gypsy and Modern
Egyptian Belly Dance
Goddess Belly Dance and Spiritual
Dance
Please enquire for
Class Times & Venue details.
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ABOUT
HOLISTIC DANCE...
Dancing of any type is generally regarded as a healthy and uplifting
activity, which can be enjoyed by young and old alike.
The styles of dance listed on this website however, offer a more
holistic approach - with the aim of uniting mind, body and soul
through music and movement.
In many cultures throughout history, dance has been regarded an
integral part of spiritual and religious practice - used to celebrate,
invoke, worship, or connect to a higher source, or divine energy.
Dance has also played a major role in sacred ceremonies and rituals
to acknowledge our place in nature, reflecting the passing of
the seasons, the moon cycles, planting times, harvests and other
significant events.
Today, sacred dancing in various forms is growing in popularity.
For women especially, it can offer a path to greater self awareness,
empowerment and freedom, as they learn to express their own 'inner
goddess'.
There are many different kinds of dance classes available. Types
listed on this site include...
Circle Dance
Circle Dance is based on the ancient traditional dances, used
by many cultures as a way of acknowledging significant events
and strengthening the community. Modern circle dance classes may
include a range of traditional dances from many countries, including
eastern Europe, the Middle East and Russia. Participation involves
rythmic dancing in a circle, usually holding the hand of each
person next to you, and anyone can join in, no partners are required.
Classes can be gentle and meditative, or lively and energetic,
but the aim is to develop a sense of unity in movement with others,
in response to the music.
Belly Dance
Originating in the Middle East, this is an expressive and sociable
way to exercise that can be enjoyed by women of all ages. It is
a low impact form of exercise which allows the body to move naturally,
and its gentle repetitive movements can be very beneficial in
strengthening the lower back and hips, as well as relieving stress
and tension. The artistic and flowing techniques can also help
to build self esteem and confidence, allowing a new sense of freedom,
gracefulness and sensual expression to emerge.
Nia
The Nia technique incorporates a blend of martial arts, such as
Tai Chi, with a range of Dance arts, Yoga and Healing arts. It
is a complete cardiovascular workout that aims to integrate the
mind and emotions with the physical body. Nia encourages you to
listen to your body and respond to what it needs - so that you
modify the speed and type of movements to suit your own fitness
level. Classes aim to leave you feeling fully recharged and rejuvenated,
and the techniques can be adapted to suit any level of ability.
If you'd like to find out more about any of these classes or dance
techniques, please contact the teachers directly.
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Holistic Exercises (Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Qigong or Holistic Dance)
to advertise their classes online.
Because classes are listed on our site, it does not imply any personal
or professional recommendation of these classes or teachers by us
(Holistic Promotions), and we hold no responsibility for the content
or activities offered in any of the classes listed..
For health and safety reasons, and for your own peace of mind, it's
always advisable to check with the person(s) running the class or
fitness studio, that they're suitably qualified, experienced and/or
insured, before you take part in any class involving physical activity,
or the use of exercise equipment.
Please don't contact us through this website for locations of other
classes, or for more info about any of the classes shown. For further
details of any of the classes listed, please get in touch with the
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