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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.


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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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
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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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.

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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Nia
 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


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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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.


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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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

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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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

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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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
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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Upholland Circle Dance Group
 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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


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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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.
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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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.


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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Organic Body Moves
 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

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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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



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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