Nia Dance Fitness with Jenn Hicks

Such an invigorating class! Jenn’s energy is contagious!

It wasn’t my first Nia class.
In fact, I’d done a lot of Nia with great teachers, and even took my white belt training (which at the time, was the teacher training) for Nia. Nia is amazing, and each teacher brings their own energy to the practice.
In fact, if you have tried Nia and didn’t love it, I recommend trying another teacher or more. It’s more about the right fit for you than it is about «good» and «bad» teachers.
So, Jenn Hicks. She’s amazing.
She’s not shy about sharing her personal story online and the struggles that lead her to Nia. She has a passion for mental health and celebrating the bodies we have. Jenn understands and loves it when you take care of yourself, so there is no pressure to keep up or do anything that doesn’t feel right.
If I need to slow a move down, or take a break, I know that Jenn respects and encourages that. I feel like she creates a safe place where I can show up, as I am, and dance from there. All of me is welcome here.
You can be gentle.
That said, if I wanted to pump things up and really work it, there is no one better than Jenn Hicks. That girl has more energy than anyone I know. She has a blast while she teaches and her enthusiasm is contagious.
If you want a great workout that rocks your cardio while being kind to your body, this is the class. If I could describe her classes in two words, sexy and sweaty come to mind. The kind of sexy that is barefoot and strong.
I often laugh out loud in her classes as well. And I love the music she chooses. It’s all over the place, but always fun. Jenn is super playful but don’t be fooled — that woman is a powerhouse of wisdom. You’ll be in good hands, and likely leave loving your body a little more.

I too, did not know what to expect. But, having taken Zumba classes at the Joy of Dance (and loved them), and it being 5 mins away from my home, I wanted to try it. Just a few minutes into my first class, I found myself loving it.
It’s a great addition to my work out routine.
The no pressure, feel-​good approach works for me, and yet I still get a great workout.
Jenn’s positive attitude and warm personality just adds to the overall feeling of enjoyment. I will continue with Nia and hope to reap the benefits for a long time to come.