Category: NIA dance practice
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Halfway through my 20-minute Nia workout this morning, (Soul with Britta Von Tagen), I realized I was smiling. It occurred to me that on a cellular level my body has no awareness of the news cycle — election news, war news, local tragedies, environmental mayhem. My muscles and joints know nothing of these. What the…
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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…
