About this Event
Join Us for music, movement, strength, mobility and joy!
Get ready for an awesome in-person experience combining fun movement and self-discovery. No dance experience necessary -Come as you are and move in your own way. Created in 1983, Nia is a playful, adaptive movement program focused on the joy of movement and self-awareness for people of all ages and abilites. Done barefoot, it blends low-impact martial arts, dance, and healing arts with an eclectic mix of world music to help you feel like yourself again through form and freedom. After sweating it out, stick around for some tasty distillery samples to celebrate your hard work., plus, enjoy a 10% off brunch to keep the good vibes going. Come move, taste, and chill with us!
What to Expect:
🎶💃Enjoy a 60–70 minute Nia class in the upper-level event hall with peaceful lake views
🎶💃 The final 5-6 minutes will be a guided meditation to help you integrate and rest
🎶💃Complimentary sips: Enjoy free samples at the distillery after class!
🎶💃Brunch Discount: Get 10% off the delicious brunch menu
🎶💃Each guest will receive a small thank-you gift for attending
Before the Event:
Please arrive @9:45 AM -at least 10-15min before class starts so you have time to get settled and fill out our Health Waiver form
What to Bring:
Please bring a yoga mat 🧘♀️, water bottle 💧, and wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely 👚.
👣Nia is traditionally practiced barefoot, allowing participants to connect with the approximately 7,000 nerve endings in each foot 🦶. However, you are welcome to wear soft-soled, flexible shoes if needed.
Brunch Details
If you are staying for brunch after class, it's a good idea to reserve a table! Please call Rig Hand Distillery at 780-612-1554 and book a table saying you are coming to the Nia event. And when you are brunching, please let your server know you are with the NIA group so they know to give you your discount.
Location/Directions:
📍🗺️ Rig Hand Distillery is located just 10 min straight east of the Edmonton International Airport. If coming from highway 2, take exit 522 and head east!
Cancellation Policy:
🕒If you need to cancel your attendance, please notify us at least 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund 💰. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the event are non-refundable ❌
Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor!
Mona Lisa & Rig Hand 🎶💃🤗😘
Meet your Facilitator:
Hi, I’m Mona Lisa Beatty, and I invite you to join me for a Nia dance class, where expressive movement meets martial arts and mindfulness to help you rediscover joy and connection in your body. I was introduced to Nia in 2018, and my passion for this holistic practice ignited instantly and has continued to evolve ever since.
I fell in love with Nia’s unique blend of music, movement, and mindful choreography from my very first class. What began as curiosity quickly grew into a deep appreciation for the joy, freedom, and healing this practice offers in class and in life.
My Nia certifications include White Belt -called the Art of Sensation, Green Belt –Art of Teaching, Floorplay -(not floorwork), 5 Stages of Healing, and 52 Moves/Move IT Training.
I believe Nia is inclusive and welcoming to all bodies—of any age, fitness level, size, shape, or ability. It is not about perfection or getting it “right,” but about moving in a way that feels right for your body. As a guide, I honor and encourage each person’s unique expression.
Through my own practice, I have experienced increased flexibility, agility, strength, and more pain-free movement. I see Nia as an ongoing journey—one that deepens the connection between my body, mind, emotions, and spirit. It is a body and life practice. Everything we learn in class can be practiced in our everyday lives.
I am committed to continuous growth and learning, and I would love for you to join me for a shared experience on the dance floor—full of joy, freedom, and free-spirited movement. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or would just like to know more about Nia. Nia | Dance Fitness for the Mind, Body and Soul
Event venue & nearby stays
Rig Hand Distillery, 50158 Range Road 244A, Leduc County, Canada
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