Category: NIA dance practice
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Driving home this morning after dancing at Kellie Chambers’ Pleasant Hill studio, I drove by this guy. His presence seemed like a thoughtful gesture in a deeply progressive town absorbing national election headlines. His name is Brent, and he described himself as an animal activist who has spent some time standing on corners holding signs.…
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Today, election day, Nia instructor Dael Parsons chose the “Joy” routine for us to dance. She said it’s the first time in her memory that a political campaign centered its messaging on joy. Of course, politicians and political parties don’t own emotions; our bodies do. Still it’s a fine thing to be reminded to consider…
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Yesterday, after posting about sitting less, I went to Dael Parson’s Nia class — we danced Deep Dive — one of my favorites. When I got home I had a note from instructor Val Wetmore, inviting me to join her afternoon class at the local Y. So I did! Very energizing. (A fine thing about…
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