want to Expand Your Movement Range?
Move with more confidence and ease?
Find freedom of expression in your body and your mind?
Free your Dance
Get out of your own way and discover Your Dance, in movement and life
A 7 MODULE SELF STUDY COURSE with videos, reflective exercises & MP3's
Reclaim Your:
ENERGY AND VITALITY
Feel vital and alive as you activate your life force and rejuvenate.
When we dance our fluids lubricate all our cells and joints; we flush out our toxins and we have faster recovery times from injury.
We get less pain, have a stronger immune system and better hormone function.
CONFIDENCE
Expand your movement repertoire with new frameworks that inspire and enhance your dance.
Have new certainty in yourself and your abilities as you become more comfortable in your own skin.
Then let the dance inspire your actions and presence in the world.
CREATIVE PLAY
As we shift out of habitual movement patterns, new neural pathways form that invite in new creative thinking.
And it is fun!
We allow in spontaneity, lightness and laughter, to access an innocent joy we left behind when we entered the serious business of becoming an adult.
Can you relate to any of these?
⚬ You know that dance is good for you, that there is even a science behind it, and you would love to experience free and conscious dance more
⚬ You love to dance but always find yourself moving in the same patterns, and would love to be more inspired and creative when you move
⚬ You are looking for a new way to stay fit and healthy that is fun, non competitive and will give you better posture, more grace and agility
⚬ Sometimes you would love to just get up and dance, but unless there are already people dancing, you wouldn't dream of it
⚬ You secretly envy those who always seem so relaxed when they move
⚬ You are ready to be a more confident dancer!
Does this sound like you?
⚬ You want to bring more joy and lightness into your life
⚬ You love to dance and would like to find new ways to move freely without learning stylised dance
⚬ You would love to learn some new ideas and fundamentals to support you in your dance and your life
⚬ You are afraid of 'being seen', and would like to rewrite that script, to feel more relaxed and confident to move in any dance or social situation
What would it be like if:
⚬ You feel more connected to yourself, and you know yourself better
⚬ You feel grounded in your body, and less ‘busy', 'spacey’ or 'overwhelmed' in your head
⚬ You feel confident on the dancefloor at a party
⚬ You can feel relaxed at any social event
⚬ You have permanent access to a library of dance journeys where you can just ‘switch off’ from the outer world when you need time out, and be guided as if you have a companion right there beside you
"Niio Dance was a very transformative practice for me. Listening to Helene’s words of inspiration and guidance,
I was able to hear the invitation to listen to the wisdom of my own body. And I really loved the music Helene used, it carries you, takes you into yourself. During the course I feel I've released my body of so much built up stress and emotion.
My space at home felt part of Helene's space it didn't feel uncomfortable dancing on my own, even at times when I could feel resilience arise in my body, like I wanted to stop dancing, I would hear Helene’s voice encouraging me, talking to me and I managed to work through it.
Helene has so much to share and is such a generous and empowering teacher. Her instruction is so natural you can feel it comes from the heart. It was my favourite tool for staying well in lockdown. I really embraced the opportunity to tune into my body, getting out of my head and feeling confident with such an embodied dance movement .. Niio Dance ... Shake out your stress and dance your way to freedom"
Pauline Crozier
Aerial Yoga Teacher/Studio Owner
What You Gain:
⚬ A whole structural map of how you can explore new ways of moving
⚬ Ignite your imagination and encourage new ways of thinking.
⚬ See movement from a new perspective and learn new things about yourself you did not even realise !
⚬ Discover Your Authentic Dance
How is it done?
⚬ The course looks at the fundamental principles found in many classic dance styles
⚬ However, this course has the niio approach:
- using somatic awareness to access your inner world
- connection to the outer world through the elements and rhythms of life
- staying light-hearted, I always like to see the humour in life!
THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY TO DO THINGS
You may be worried that you will not be able to 'keep up' but there are no set sequences to follow.
Rather I introduce an idea or 'motif' that you can then develop in your dance.
And most importantly the idea is to listen in. I personally discourage being in front of a mirror, as it detracts from your own inner experience. But some people find it helpful to have a mirror in front of them at first, to see what they are doing. The choice is yours.
'Study' at your Pace
It can take time for new concepts to be fully embodied, and so this course can be taken in two parts.
We tend to put pressure on ourselves, but just like life, dance is not always pretty, regular or predictable.
Also your dance can vary from day to day, and from moment to moment.
Have a library of guided dance journeys at your fingertips, accompanied by a wide vary of music curated from some of the finest musicians and producers, ranging from eclectic to worldly, soulful, tribal and many layers in between.
Embody the dancer that you already have within!
What we cover in the Course:
Part 1 - Exploration
1 - Initiation
• Where do our movements begin from?
• How do we initiate our movements?
• How does this reflect in our actions in life?
• What gives us the impetus to move and take action?
2 - Weight and Balance
• Do you often throw your weight around?
• How do you find your balance?
• Are you often out of balance?
• How do you regain your balance again?
3 - Travel
We explore lots of fun ways to move:
• How do we walk and move?
• How do we move from one place to another?
• What is our preferred style of travel?
4 - Space
We experiment with our space:
• How do we like to move in space?
• How much space do we take up?
• How much space do we allow ourselves?
Part 2 - Celebration
5 - Shape
• We find new forms and shapes
• We shake up our habitual patterns
• We create new neural pathways
6 - Dynamics
• We play with our range of energy
• We inject new layers of dynamism and possibilities into our dance and us!
7 - Rhythms
• We explore the tempo, beats and rhythms from around the world, both in our body and dance!
"I liked the conversational way in which you directed our dance movements, and the suggestions that you made that included, as well as movement, ways of perceiving; ways of thinking about and feeling the sensations of our bodies.
I learned a lot about how I move, and how I could perhaps move, given enough practice and attention.
There was so much that was new in the sessions and I will continue to use the recordings long into the future, as I carry on exploring. There only remains to say, thank you Helene, for the gift you have given. Bless you."
Elizabeth
I learned a lot about how I move, and how I could perhaps move, given enough practice and attention.
Meet your instructor Helene Su
As a Transformational Dance Facilitator and Coach, my mission is to help you reconnect to your soulful passion and purpose, to share your gifts and embody all that you are meant to be. I will guide you through your journey of discovery to presence, awareness and authentic truth.
Dance has picked me up and lifted me time and time again. It has been my best friend and medicine for my mind, body and soul. This is why I created Niio Dance.
Being a BBC or British Born Chinese my start in life was not plain sailing. I found it hard to ‘fit in and grew up a shy, serious student. However at a young age I discovered the freedom and joy of dance, and I fell in love.
I want you to reconnect with your 'joie de vivre' all through this amazing portal we have called our body. You can find your flow in the comfort and privacy of your own home, or outdoors - wherever you feel inspired, and I am there guiding you through the whole process. The special MP3 downloads mean that you can go totally offline, into the wilds of nature if you so desire!
My studies have taken me from UK to India, Thailand and Japan and I have an MA in Dance and Somatic Wellbeing. I have explored yoga, meditation, different dance and body therapies and have presented talks and workshops in the UK and Europe.
I am so excited for you to discover the joy and freedom that is possible through your own body, movement and dance, and I look forward to meeting you on this journey!
See clips of the course modules here or get a Preview of Module 1 !!
Part 1 - Exploration
1 - Initiation
2 - Weight and Balance
3 - Travel
4 - Space
Part 2 - Celebration
5 - Form
6 - Dynamics
7 - Rhythms
What you receive in each Module:
INTRODUCTION VIDEO
The main focus for the week sprinkled with bodymind science and ideas.
GUIDED WARM UP VIDEO : 10-15 mins
As a standalone activity or before the main dance.
REFLECTION EXERCISES
To journal on at any time.
DEDICATED COURSE APP
Access this course to study on the go.
Bite-sized Dance Journeys to boost your energy in just 20-25 mins!
GUIDED DANCE JOURNEY 1 VIDEO : 20 - 25 mins + MP3
Dance 1 - Focussed guidance on the module theme, with new movement pathways to explore and experiment with.
GUIDED DANCE JOURNEY 2 VIDEO : 20 - 25 mins + MP3
Dance 2 - We go deeper into the ideas and themes from Dance 1. At the same time as having this structure and foundation, we can break the 'rules', improvise and just have fun!
GUIDED MEDITATION VIDEO : 10 - 15 mins + MP3
Accompanied with beautiful music and visuals, these meditations are extra sensory treats.
COURSE COMMUNITY
There is a dedicated community that is private within the course itself, and also a regular facebook group.
YOU HAVE LIFETIME ACCESS TO THIS COURSE, AND THE MP3'S AS A PERMANENT OFFLINE RESOURCE
Niio Audio Dance Journeys
Some of the exclusive Niio Dance mixes are incredibly evocative and send you to beautiful places. The MP3's mean that you can be offline and get away from the screen!
The dance journeys are all professionally mixed and mastered to give you a flawless audio experience. These MP3's are a priceless resource that you can return to for years to come, and every time a new layer will be unravelled and new insights will emerge. You will own a whole new incredible library of guided dance and meditation journeys to beautiful music, your personal toolbox.
"Thank you for such an excellent course.
The presentation was highly professional, filming was impressive
and it's clearly been really well planned and thought through.
Your on-line dance classes are really, really good. I particularly like the bits in the open air !!"
Dr Jeff Watkins
Tivoli Healthcare
FEEL EXPANSIVE AND JOYFUL
and find new ways to be, do and think
RE-IGNITE YOUR VITAL ENERGY
and reclaim your mojo
IMPROVE POSTURE
dynamics and co-ordination
LET TENSION AND STRESS MELT
away in a fun
and non-competitive way
RELEASE YOUR SELF-LIMITING BELIEFS
to form a new foundation
for your whole self
FEEL INSPIRED
as you freely drop
into your natural dance
Beautiful Dance Course Helene is really amazing and she know how to help us access exactly what we need to do in order to grow our ''roots and wings''. The outdoor settings were inspirational and a real tonic during this strange time of Covid. The course has made me feel more flexible and given me hope! Rated 5 out of 5
Gillian Yates
Musician and Voice Lecturer
Oh my goodness,loving your course! Love love love the music... the African dance in the first was wonderful,,, felt the spirits near.. ..
Bimba Dunning
Circus Performer
I loved your course. It helped me to get through those tough days when I struggled to get on with anything!
Hayley Holden
Awaken Your Sole
Great course, really enjoying it. Love your instruction and the lovely backdrops, and the meditations are really beautiful.
Also its really helping with my lower back, which has been giving me a lot of pain but is getting better and better.
And my husband has noticed I'm being a lot more expressive in my dancing!
Claire Messett
Mind Sense Mastery
FAQ - Can I do this course if I have an injury?
Some of the dances in the modules are quite energetic. So depending on the nature of your injury, you may need to move in a much more inward and gentle way, but there is always the possibility to move, even with quite 'severe' injuries. However, somatics is about 'listening into' your body and what it needs. You probably already know the answer. Or get the course, but know that you will revisit it again for a full bodied dance experience when your injury subsides.
How much space do I need to move in?
Whilst it is optimal to be able to move freely in a wide expanse of space (which is one of the benefits of moving outdoors!), we can also move in much smaller spaces. Plus we can move and travel in many directions, not just across the floor!
Do I need any special clothes or equipment.
Dress to be comfortable, in unrestricted clothes, and layers in case you get warm. You may need to take care of dancing on a carpet with bare feet, in case of friction, but normally bare feet is best.
I have two left feet. Can I really learn to dance?
The main issue is not your potential ability to move, as dance covers all kinds of movement - subtle, awkward, clumsy, irregular, erratic as well as slick or athletic. Dropping any expectations or judgements around yourself and your abilities is the first step in responding to your question! In doing so and relaxing, you may find that your perceived challenge around movement and dance may gradually dissolve.
I am already a confident dancer. What can I gain?
As you sense into your body inspired by my cues, you may find new ways of moving that you had not done before. You will expand your movement potential, and experience a more clear and grounded presence that can filter into your interactions in life. You will 100% have a new experience of moving and being in your body.
Do I need to do this course before I do Roots and Wings?
No, it is not necessary to have done this course first.
Roots and Wings : Ignite your Creative Flow is a complete program that gives you a solid foundation into you and your living 'soma' - your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self, through somatic awareness, breath, movement and dance.
This course is based on traditional structures of dance: different ways to move, shapes, tempo and so on. It is infused with the Niio insight, but it is not a deep dive into our whole being that Roots and Wings is. It could even be that you would like to take this course AFTER Roots and Wings, when the concepts will have more depth and resonance, and you will be able to take your movement to a whole new level. There are no rules! Sense into what you feel you need.
NB: All the above are potential gains, dependant upon time and commitment invested, prior health conditions and personal constitution.
Our dance is a metaphor for our lives, and how many patterns, cycles and unpredictable events may there be. Some of the modules may feel more difficult than others to work through in their themes and concepts, and it may be interesting to reflect a little further on why that might be for you. This is why it is good to repeat and revisit different videos, as you will always have a different experience every time, because we are also never exactly the same again in any moment. Treat this, as with all the niio offerings as opportunities for little journeys into yourself. And I mean that in a light, explorative way, we get far too serious in life as we become adults, and this course is a great way to shake up rigid patterns and conditioning! Also whilst dance is potentially healing, niio dance cannot be held responsible for any outcomes. For more info please see disclaimer.
£397
or 2 Instalments £215
- MODULE 1 - INITIATION
- MODULE 2 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE
- MODULE 3 - TRAVEL
- MODULE 4 - SPACE
- MODULE 5 - FORM
- MODULE 6 - DYNAMICS
- MODULE 7 - RHYTHMS
- Intro Videos
- Warm Up Videos
- Dance Journeys x 2 per module
- Meditations
- Reflection Exercises
- Course Community
- Facebook Group
- BONUS 1 - 14 x Dance MP3's
- BONUS 2 - 7 x Meditation MP3's
REFUND POLICY
Full 7 Day Money Back Guarantee
I truely hope that you will love this course.
If after 7 days you do not wish to continue the course you have purchased, then you can write and request for a full money back refund. I only ask that you give me some feedback for me to be continually in service! The downloads are available in the second week.
