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Chicago
White Belt Intensive Training
With Nia Trainer Winalee Zeeb & Caroline Kohles
August 5 - 11, 2010 ~ Chicago
Nia White Belt Schedule - Chicago
Day 1 ~ Monday 8/3/09 - SETTING THE TONE
Yellow Crystal Human ~ “I Dedicate in order to Influence”
1:00pm Welcome - Getting to know each other
3:45pm Principle #1: “The Joy of Movement”- SCA
5:00pm Nia Class ~ Focus: The Joy of Movement
6:00pm Clearing the Space
Day 2 ~ Tuesday 8/4/09 - EXPRESSIVE MOVEMENT
Red Cosmic Skywalker ~ “I Endure in order to Explore”
8:00am
Arrive
Arrive 8:15amCreating the Space
Creating the Space 8:30amPrinciple #2: “Natural Time & The Movement Forms” – SCA
Principle #2: “Natural Time & The Movement Forms” – SCA11:00amLunch
Lunch 12:30pm Principle #3: “Music and the 8BC System” ~ ‘RAW’ – SC
3:15pmPrinciple #4: “FreeDance”~‘Freedance’ & ‘Being Seduced by the Music’
Principle #4: “FreeDance”~‘Freedance’ & ‘Being Seduced by the Music’ 5:00pmClearing the Space
Clearing the Space 5:30pmNia Class ~ Focus: Oganic Skill
Nia Class ~ Focus: Oganic SkillDay 3 ~ Wednesday 8/5/09 - THE BASE - FEET & LEGS
Red Cosmic Skywalker ~ “I Endure in order to Explore”
8:00amArrive
Arrive 8:15amCreating the Space
Creating the Space 8:30amNia Class ~ Focus: Steps, Stances & Kicks
Nia Class ~ Focus: Steps, Stances & Kicks 9:45amPrinciple #5: “Awareness” – SC
Principle #5: “Awareness” – SC12:00pmLunch
Lunch 1:30pm“FreeDance” ~ ‘Feelings & Emotions’ & ‘The Creative Source’ - SCA
“FreeDance” ~ ‘Feelings & Emotions’ & ‘The Creative Source’ - SCA 3:30pmPrinciple #6: “The Base of the Body” - SCA
Principle #6: “The Base of the Body” - SCA Principle #7: “Three Planes of Movement & Intensity Levels” 6:00pmClearing the Space
Clearing the Space Day 4 ~ Thursday 8/6/09 - THE CORE - PELVIS, CHEST, HEAD
Blue Lunar Eagle ~ “I Polarize in order to Create”
8:00amArrive
Arrive 8:15amCreating the Space
Creating the Space 8:30pm“Music and the 8BC System” ~ Continued – SC
“Music and the 8BC System” ~ Continued – SC11:00amLunch
Lunch12:30pm“FreeDance” ~ ‘Authentic Movement’ & ‘The Witness’ - SCA
“FreeDance” ~ ‘Authentic Movement’ & ‘The Witness’ - SCA 3:00pmPrinciple #8: “The Core of the Body” - SCA
Principle #8: “The Core of the Body” - SCA 5:00pmClearing the Space
Clearing the Space 5:30pmNia Class ~ Focus: The Core of the Body
Nia Class ~ Focus: The Core of the Body Day 5 ~ Friday 8/7/09 - UPPER EXTREMITIES- ARMS, HANDS, FINGERS
Yellow Electric Warrior ~ “I Activate in order to Question”
8:30amArrive
Arrive 8:45amCreating the Space
Creating the Space 9:00amPrinciple #9: “The Upper Extremities of the Body” - SCA
Principle #9: “The Upper Extremities of the Body” - SCA 11:00am Lunch
12:30pm “FreeDance” ~ ‘Choreography’ and ‘Nia Class’ -SCA
2:30pm Principle #10: “X-Ray Anatomy” - SCA
5:00pmClearing the Space
Clearing the Space 5:30pmNia Class ~ Focus: Heart Expression
Nia Class ~ Focus: Heart Expression Day 6 ~ Saturday 8/8/09 - BUSINESS, NIA MOVEMENT & ROUTINES
Red Self-existing Earth ~ “I Define in order to Evolve”
12:00pmArrive
Arrive 12:15pmCreating the Space
Creating the Space 12:30pmNia Class ~ Focus: X-Ray – Stability/Mobility
Nia Class ~ Focus: X-Ray – Stability/Mobility 1:30pmNia Movement Review – SC
Nia Movement Review – SC 3:30pmLunch
Lunch 5:00pmPrinciple #12 “Continuing Education” - SC
Principle #12 “Continuing Education” - SC Principle #11: “Business & Marketing” – SCA Licensing 8:30pmClearing the Space
Clearing the Space Day 7 ~ Sunday 8/9/09 - TEACHING & EMBODYING NIA
White Overtone Mirror ~ “I Empower in order to Reflect”
8:00amArrive
Arrive 8:15amCreating the Space
Creating the Space 8:30amPrinciple #13: “Teaching What You Sense” – Intro - SC
Principle #13: “Teaching What You Sense” – Intro - SC 10:00am Nia Class ~ Focus: Listen & Dance
11:00am “Teaching What You Sense” – SCA
12:00pmSnack – Bring Your Own
Snack – Bring Your Own 1:00pmTaking Nia home - S
Taking Nia home - S 3:00pm Graduation Ceremony + Celebration
Graduation Ceremony + Celebration 3:30pm Clearing the Space
Clearing the Space..........................................................................................
What are the Nia Belt Levels?
Each Belt Intensive focuses on specific lessons and tools for personal and professional development.
White Belt: Physical Sensation and Nia Foundations
Green Belt: The Science, Craft and Art of Teaching Nia
Blue Belt: Communication, Intimacy, and Relationship
Brown Belt: Energy Dynamics and Personal Power
Black Belt: Personal Mastery and Creativity
Nia Trainer: Certified Nia Trainers have spent years studying, practicing, teaching and living the principles and work of Nia, both personally and professionally. To be considered for Nia Trainer, status a Teacher must meet specific requirements along the way from White Belt through First Degree Black Belt.
Where can I teach Nia?
* Fitness Facilities – health clubs, gyms, personal training, yoga & pilates studios
* Wellness Environments– spas, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics
* Community Centres- local halls, neighbourhood centres
* Educational institutions- primary schools, high schools, colleges
* Dance Schools - Colleges, Dance Studios
* Corporate settings
* Special populations–kids, teens, seniors, cancer survivors, actors, athletes etc.
* Holiday resorts, ships, parties
* Open your own Nia space
Travel Info:
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1. Easy street parking
2. Blue Line-Chicago Stop
3. Chicago Bus #66
4. Milwaukee Bus #56
EveryBody who has previously completed a Nia White Belt is eligible to take 4 sessions during the White Belt Training for "FREE"! Please review the schedule below and submit the form on the left - sign up is required in advance as space is limited.
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