Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Wonderful Youtube Video with Nia Co-founder Debbie Rosas

I have always known youtube can be a resource for some entertaining videos, but did you know how many great videos are now available about Nia? Debbie Rosas was recently featured on a South African television show, Free Spirit" after her visit there earlier in the year. The video is around 8 minutes and I highly recommend a look to any current Nia enthusiasts and curious people out there looking for a healthy and fun way to keep your body, mind and spirit in shape!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zbIUuD_4uM

Friday, July 17, 2009

Pictures from the Extravadanca Event at Space

What a fun night! So many amazing performances. Belly dancing, tribal belly dancing, samba, capoera, and us! Here are a few cool images from our Nia group. Thank you to Greg, Aura, Bonnie, Debra and Lindy. You guys rock! Thank you all who came out to check out our World Arts classes and boogie to the beat!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Join World Arts and Culture Center's first SPACE Gallery Fundraiser with special dance performances featuring Bellydance with Adira, Tribal Bellydance with Jaiyana, Nia Dance with Maggie Bokor, Capoeira Angola with Mestre João and a range of traditional Brazilian dances such as Samba, Afoxe, Frevo and Carimbo by World Arts Samba Troupe. All this and a Latin Dance party all night with DJ Marcus Caine spinning favorites of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and other Latin specialties from Brazil and beyond. Come celebrate with us in style, a dance show not to be missed! Bring your friends and dance for a great cause! For more info, call 207-409-6124. $8 in advance, $10 day of show.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Maggie Bokor's July 2009 Nia Schedule

World Arts Latin Dance Benefit at Space Friday
July 10th 8pm
- Come perform with us!


Casey Bernstein Guest Teaching

Mon July 27th and Thur July 30th!
Contact Maggie at 207-899-5939 for more info

Bring a friend FREE
Saturday July 4th 9am World Arts Class
Monday July 6th 6:15pm Elm Street


July 2009 Schedule
Mondays Casey Bernstein July 27th
Elm Street Church*

6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12 ($15 for Casey's July 27th class or $6 with class card)
class cards apply


Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am

Drop in $12
class cards apply


Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm

Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am

Drop in $12
class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness Casey Bernstein July 30th
Class 12:00-1:00pm

$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 9:00-10:00am
Drop in $12
class cards apply


3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)


Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Friday, June 19, 2009

Embody Your Beauty Nia Workshop with Robyn Maltz

Join us tomorrow morning for a special treat. Robyn Maltz, Black Belt Nia Teacher, is coming up from Boston to host her "Embody Your Beauty" Workshop at World Arts in Portland from 9-10:30am. This hour and 1/2 workshop is an introduction to her 4 day weekend in November down at the Stage Harbor Inn in York. ME. So come embrace your sensual side, dance with an amazing guest teacher and learn more about her fantastic upcoming workshop! Please check out Robyn and co-host Suzie Shoonmaker's November Nia weekend event at http://embodyyourbeauty.com/

Embody Your Beauty Nia Introductory Workshop
Saturday June 20th
9am-10:30am
$15 drop in fee
World Arts
65 W. Commercial St
Portland 04101

Friday, June 12, 2009

Notes on Blue

What an amazing week! I am officially a Blue Belt Nia Instructor and loving it! My week in Portland Oregon with Nia Founders, Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas, was a profound experience that I will carry with me throughout my life. 40 eager Nia instructors came together to embrace this beautiful movement form. I am grateful for the chance to deepen my relationship with Nia and look forward to bringing more pleasure, insight and clarity to my classes.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

June 2009 Nia Class Updates

Thursdays Through August
noon-1pm Bay Club begin today June 4th
One City Center Portland

Bring a Friend for Free
Extended Offer
Saturday June 6th
9am World Arts
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101

Monday June 8th
6:15pm Elm St Church
Lyn Suggs guest teaching
168 Elm St South Portland 04106

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Maggie Bokor's June Nia Schedule

IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!
Bay Club Summer Classes- Thursdays at noon only

Bring a friend FREE
Monday June 1rst at the 6:15pm Elm Street
Saturday June 6th at the 9am World Arts Class
Use your class card or drop in for $12 and your friend or familiy member dances for FREE!

June 2009 Schedule

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12

class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

class cards apply

Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm

Summer Session begins June 3rd
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays

Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am

Drop in $12

class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 12:00-1:00pm Summer Hours

$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 9:00-10:00am
Drop in $12
class cards apply


3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at
maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com






Wednesday, May 6, 2009

9am Saturday World Arts Nia Class Reminder

Starting May 9th, this Saturday, the morning Nia Class at World Arts is now permanently at 9am-10am. See you there! Drop in anytime for $12! World Arts is located at 65 W. Commercial St in Portland in the Match Star Buildings near the Casco Bay Bridge.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

IMPORTANT NEWS!!!!
Starting May 9th, World Arts Saturday Class will permanently change to 9am!

Bring a friend FREE will happen Saturday May 2nd at the last 8:40 and 10am classes AND at the Monday Night Elm Street Class at 6:15pm on May 4th! Use your class card or drop in for $12 and your friend or familiy member dances for FREE!

I am heading to my BLUE BELT Nia Teacher Training on May 14th and will return on May 29th to dance with you all Saturday May 30th at 9am at World Arts. Lyn Suggs has graciously accepted teaching my Saturday and Monday Classes. All other classes will be cancelled during my time away. Namaste!

May 2009 Schedule

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12

class cards apply

Tuesdays (no class on May 19 & 26th)
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm

$15 drop in


Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm

Spring Session End May 13th
Drop in $10 anytime
Summer Session resumes on June 3rd

Thursdays (no class on May 21 & 28th)
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am

Drop in $12

class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm

$15 drop in

Saturdays
May 2nd-Bring a Friend for FREE!!!! Last double class week. 8:40 and 10am classes end after May 2nd!

Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 9:00-10:00am STARTS MAY 9th
Drop in $12
class cards apply


3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at
maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com





Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Earth Day Dancing at SPCC

Come celebrate our planet with a little Nia! We will be dancing at the South Portland Community Center tonight from 6-7pm. Class will end with a circle meditation for our beautiful planet. So take off your shoes and get earthy with us! Drop in for $10!

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd
South Portland, ME 04106

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Bring a Friend for FREE NIA classes at World Arts April 4th

Bring a friend for FREE Nia classes at World Arts with Maggie Bokor. Come dance barefoot and find bliss in your body. Nia is an unforgettable combination of martial arts, dance and yoga. So start your weekend of right and clebrate your body! $12 drop in or use your class card and your friend or family member dances for FREE!!! 8:40am or 10am class times!

World Arts
65 W. Commercial St
Match Star Building
Portland ME 04101

Monday, March 30, 2009

Maggie's April 2009 Nia Schedule

Starting Saturday April 4th, every first Saturday of the Month with be a BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE CLASS for both the 8:40am and 10am classes at World Arts!

April 2009 Schedule

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12

class cards apply

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm

$15 drop in


Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm

Spring Session Starts April 8th
Drop in Class on April 1rst
6 Week Winter Session $48
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am

Drop in $12

class cards apply

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm

$15 drop in

Saturdays
April 4th-Bring a Friend for FREE!!!!
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 8:40-9:40am
Drop in $12
class cards apply


Class 10:00-11:00am
Drop in $12
class cards apply

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at
maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com



World Arts Open House-Huge Success!


What a wonderful event! Saturday night's World Arts Open House was a huge success. The parking lot on Commercial Street was full of inspired dancers and attendees. There were great demos and dance performances. Thank you to all who came and did a little Nia with us. Although we started a little late in the game, we gave them a taste of the joy of Nia! Special thanks to Erin who had just enough time to scoot out the door and make it over to Space Gallery!

Monday, March 23, 2009

NIA JAM! This Friday in Freeport

NIA JAM
with Maggie Bokor, Deb Philips, Ashley Johnson and Lynn Suggs
Friday, March 27th from 6to 7:15pm
Cost: $14 drop in

Come jam with our local NIA teachers. Maggie Bokor will lead the way for an invigorating NIA jam session. Come meet the teachers who are interested in bringing NIA to Center for weekly classes. Wear clothing that is comfortable to move in and bare feet. You must preregister before Friday, so call the Center Studio and Spa at 207-865-0086 or visit www.centerstudioandspa.com for more information.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

March 2009 Schedule
Please note there is no Gentle Nia Class on Tuesday morning March 10th.

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12


Special Guest Teacher, Lyn Suggs, will be teaching Monday March 9th!

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12


Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm

$15 drop in


Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm

Starts Jan 14th-Mar 18th
10 Week Winter Session $80
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm

$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 10:00-11:00am

Drop in $12

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at
maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

February 2009 Schedule
NEW CLASS AT THE BAY CLUB!! PLEASE NOTE CLASS TIME CHANGE FOR BAY CLUB CLASSES!

Mondays
Elm Street Church*
6:15-7:15pm
Drop in $12

Tuesdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12


Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm

$15 drop in


Wednesdays
South Portland Community Center
Class 6:00-7:00pm

Starts Jan 14th-Mar 18th
10 Week Winter Session $80
Drop in $10 anytime

Thursdays
Home Studio*
Gentle Nia 7:15-8:15am
Drop in $12

Bay Club Fitness
Class 11:30am-12:25pm

$15 drop in

Saturdays
Worlds Arts Portland*
Class 10:00-11:00am

Drop in $12

3 Month Class Cards*
$90 for 10 classes ($9 per class)
$160 for 20 classes ($8 per class)
Class cards can be used at Elm Street, World Arts and My Home Classes only.
*Class cards will expire after 90 days after purchase.

Location Information:
Bay Club Fitness
One City Center Portland
(all Bay Club members welcome-drop in $15 for club visitors)

Elm Street Church*
168 Elm Street South Portland 04106
(off Broadway between Cash Corner and RT77)

Home Studio*
Please email me at
maggie@dancenia.com or call me at 207-899-5939 for the addresss and directions.

South Portland Community Center
21 Nelson Rd South Portland 04106
(sign up for session at desk. Drop in $10 anytime)
http://www.southportland.org

World Arts Coop*
65 W. Commercial St Portland 04101
(Under Casco Bay Bridge in Match star building-red with black awning)
www.worldartscoop.com

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Cast your vote for Nia!-Call to Action

Do you love Nia?
Cast your vote!

There is a fun poll on New Life Journal's website. They're looking to find out your favorite way to 'get moving'. It's fun and easy!
To cast your vote:
Visit NewLifeJournal.com
Find the poll on the bottom left of the homepage
Select Nia and click 'Vote'.
Thanks for spreading the Joy of Movement!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Feel The Love-Bring a Friend for FREE on Valentine's Day Saturday February 14th

Feel the love and share a dance with your favorite people. Bring your spouse, partner and friends to experience the joy of Nia. Start your Valentine's Day off with a little heart pumping, barefoot movement! Drop in for $12 or use your class card and you loved one dances for free! We can fit everyone in, so share the love!

FEEL THE LOVE
Bring a Friend for FREE
Saturday Morning Nia Class
February 14th
10:00-11:00am
World Arts
65 W. Commercial St
Match Star Building
Portland, ME 04101

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Casey Bernstein-Guest Nia trainer and teacher at World Arts Saturday February 7th

Nia Trainer and Teacher, Casey Bernstein, will be guest teaching this Saturday at the World Arts 10am Saturday class! Join us February 7th for a fantastic hour of barefoot bliss! Casey will be back for her second white belt Nia teacher training this August in Portland. So if you are thinking of stepping into Nia, come meet Casey and find out what all the buzz is about. Casey will be available after class for questions.

World Arts
65 W. Commercial Street
Match Star Building
Portland, ME 04101
10-11am
$12 drop in