Let’s dance Nia together to feel alive!
“I always leave class feeling more fully alive and equipped to face whatever is next. Beth is a fantastic Nia teacher and I love our Nia community.” - Joan
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Nia...
The Nia Technique is a movement practice, a diverse mix of dance, martial arts and healing arts, creating a mindful, holistic workout unlike any other. Classes are generally done barefoot to soul-stirring music that motivates every part of you to move. The community is welcoming, all fitness levels, ages, shapes, and genders are invited and honored.
Nia nurtures, strengthens and balances the
Nia Dance Stories
“Beth was born to be a movement instructor. One of the many things I love about taking her classes online is how easy it is to follow her because of her long, graceful limbs.”
- Mary Beth
“Dancing with Beth and practicing Nia, in general, has been a wonderful experience and part of my life. Life-changing really. Not only do I get a great workout in my own pace I also take that time to get in touch with my emotions and my mind. It’s a time to let go and to be grateful. It’s way more than a workout!”
- Maria
“Nia Class with Beth is one of my favorite times of the week. She makes dance accessible for whatever your body can do, and I leave every class feeling more alive and more joyful. Her instruction is masterful and Nia is a fabulous workout for the body, heart and soul.”
- Ginny
Nia Classes
Let's Move Together to Feel Good!
Nia is a unique combination of nine movement forms drawn from dance, martial arts and healing arts. We move our entire bodies in a healthful, sustainable way to sense joy and pleasure, not pain. Nia is for all fitness abilities and all ages. Nia can be an high intensity aerobic workout or more easy and gentle, depending the level of intensity you bring to the movement.
Nia is practiced in 45 countries around the globe. The Nia Technique was created by Debbie and Carlos Rosas in 1983 to build a sustainable, holistic movement and lifestyle practice that empowers people to live their best lives by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies.
Take a Nia class with Beth from anywhere in the world through her online classes (CST). In-person classes are located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Current Weekly Schedule
- Monday - 6:15 pm - Online - Last online class on Monday, May 6
- Tuesday - 9:30 am - In-Person at Tula Yoga and Wellness, St. Paul: Register Here
- Thursday - 9:30 am - In-Person at Center for Performing Arts, Mpls
- Saturdays, 11 am - In-Person at Center for Performing Arts, Mpls
Embody Joy with 50 Fun Things - A Movement "Daytreat"
with Beth Giles and Teresa Thomas
Wednesday, May 22, 10 am - 3 pm at Center for Performing Arts in Minneapolis
Save your spot here!
Sliding Scale: $50-$150
Enjoy a well-deserved mid-week "daytreat" to Embody Joy with us on May 22! Led by 50 Fun Things creator/connector Teresa Thomas and joyful movement teacher/facilitator Beth Giles, this delightful interactive playshop will guide you through the process of identifying and embracing 50 experiences that bring joy and fulfillment to your body, mind, and soul. We'll move (at your level) to ignite more intentional joy and well-being.
Be one of the first to experience a card deck game we are creating to make it fun and easy to add more joyful movement into your days.
Light refreshments and water will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch for our mid-day picnic and a yoga mat for floor work (chairs available for those who feel better seated).
Unless otherwise noted in-person classes offered at
Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave. S., Minneapolis
Planning a Special Event?
Nia with Beth Giles creates specialized workshops, dance parties and classes, both online and in-person for celebrations, conferences, wellness events. Contact us and let's discuss the possibilities.
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My Story...
I stepped into my first Nia class in 2004 and my life was forever changed. I started teaching Nia in 2012 and have had the pleasure of guiding hundreds of people to feel better in their bodies, to move for self-healing, joy and fun.
Teaching Nia is my passion, my purpose and my joy! I believe all of us, no matter our age, gender, level of physical fitness, are born to move and dance our bodies to sense the joy of being alive.
In addition to teaching Nia I love to sing, practice Reiki, hike, garden, read, explore new places and be with my family and friends. Dance often!
Beth Giles
Nia Black Belt Instructor
Nia FreeDance DJ
Reiki II Practitioner
Nia Dance Stories
“Dancing Nia with Beth always makes my body, emotions, and spirits feel good! The dancing moves every part of the body and speaks to every emotion. It's a lot of fun! Beth is such a skilled teacher and inspires everyone with her love of Nia and everyone who comes to her classes.”
- Alison
“Feel good with a 'Nia with Beth Giles' class! I make it a daily practice in my home on Zoom with Beth's online classes and recordings. I move my body at my own level. I have mended from an injury and feel so much better...mind, body, soul! These classes are far better and easier than any "exercise" routine.”
- Christi
“Nia with Beth is a real mix of martial arts, contemporary dance, and spiritual connection. It is always both freeing and challenging. Beth is constantly learning and changing the routines. There is NO boredom in her classes, just fun!”
- Pam
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