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 …students leave Dina Innominato’s classes at Nia Underground feeling healthier, happier, and creatively turned-on.
   – Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2008 Best of the City Edition 

A blend of yoga, martial arts, and dance, Dina Innominato’s classes at Dance Underground fill up as quickly as you can slip off your shoes. Get in touch with your limbs and find inner grace moving to the beat of your own drum.
   — Seattle DailyCandy, 2008 Health and Wellness Guide

Simple tips on how to lead a healthier life…If you are tired of your daily exercise routine, you might want to try Nia. 
   –Kristin Hanes, Lifebeat KOMO 1000 Newsradio

The energy that Dina and her class produce bubbles in the air. Nia is open to all people. It feels more like a community than a stop at a competitive gym or dance class.
   – Denise Doherty, A Girl On A Mission TV

The [classroom] environment created by Dina was one of peace, calm and acceptance. We watched as women from every walk of life embraced that hour as their own, expressed themselves and focused solely on their inner-being. And then we too began dropping the stresses that followed us through the doors and for an hour, focused on us. It was only a matter of minutes before our fears subsided and we were putting our mind at ease and focusing on the joys of our life.

We couldn’t sing the praises of Dina or Nia Underground more. It is an experience and community that is open, accepting, supportive and life-changing.
 –Nadine Haija, A Girl’s Guide to Seattle, Agent Noir Diaries

Dina is superbly integrated–congruent between feeling, expression, energy, and movement. She has the rare mastery to be able to generate and express genuine positive emotion rather than play-acting. As an advanced healer and intuitive practitioner, I am exceptionally sensitive to energy. Opening myself to follow a teacher who is not congruent is a dissonant experience for me. I trust Dina not only to remain in her authenticity, but to take me into feeling and expression that may be difficult to access on my own. Dina also has a fabulous grasp of essential spiritual truths, which she presents with simplicity when appropriate in her classes.
 – Teresa Dietze, Healing Arts Practioner

Dina’s class today was the first Nia class when I was absolutley present the entire time.  I never one thought about my to-do list!  It was glorious.  Just great!  
  –Verhanika Wood, Nia Community Member

Three years ago I was at a crossroads and I heard a voice from deep within me say, “Dance.”  Then, I was led to Nia.  And now, I sometimes see myself in the mirror and say, “I love that man…I love that he’s dancing through life.  And how sweet it is to do so in such a rich and creative community!”
   — Ron Sepielli, Leadership Coach

 Dancing Nia with Dina has given me so much more than just a workout. Through this practice, I’ve gained an amazing and supportive community, not to mention more energy and a deeper sense of Spirit.
   – Rachel Whalley, Therapist/Healer

I’ve been hearing about Dina for a while.  She’d become a mythic creature.  I finally made it to class and while I was dancing and having the time of my life, I thought, “I’m dancing with a unicorn!” She’s one of a kind!
–Annika Fox, Nia Community Member

Recently my 82 year old mother-in-law was visiting from out of town.  She’s an active woman and I know she has always loved to dance.  I asked her to join Dina’s class and give it a try and she gladly accepted the invitation.

She has some physical limitations; an arthritic knee that requires she wears a knee brace. I suggested she go easy and keep it at a level that was comfortable for her.

I was concerned that she wouldn’t like the music or it would be too hard for her.  While the class was in full progress I was watching out for her and at one moment I turned around and asked her how she was doing. She brightly replied with a sparkle in her eyes as she swayed her arms to the music, “I just LOVE this music”, and she continued to move with pleasure.  It was so inspirational to see such a beautiful woman of her age enjoying NIA. During that week she attended three classes; it was a challenge for her but she continued to participate.  When I speak with her she still talks about the fun she had at NIA . It was such a joy to share that experience with her.  Thanks Dina!
 – Shellie Black, Nia Community Member

I’m living Nia everyday.  I download the musical playlists from her blog and listen to them while I’m cooking, running, and cleaning.  It has changed my life!
–Victoria Millikan, Nia Community Member

I love coming to this class because it seems like everyone here is a true Seeker.
  — Mollia Jensen, Waldorf Educator

Fantabulous! Fun! Frisky! Full! Yummy! Juicy! Yes!  More please…
 –Caitlin Padgett, Nia White Belt Teacher

I love your class.  It kicks ass and you have sass!
 –Nia Student

The music just does it for me!  This is the one place where I am truly free.  Thank you!
 –Yoli Chisolm, Nia Student

Dina, Skywalker…you have an extra special capacity to channel energy, love, healing, and above all courage.  
 –Sarita Schaffer, Nia Student

 

I love your blog, Dina.  Full of energy, just like you.!   I’ve enjoyed watching the paths you choose to take over the months since I’ve been dancing with you at Nia. And I appreciate your introspection and your generosity of spirit. It’s a joy to be a part of your class and to dance this dance of life! Great photos.  How fun! Blessings,
  — Katy Hutchins, Sculptor

I just wanted to write you a note and tell you how much it meant to me to be able to take your class on my birthday.

I have come to Nia many times over the past few years. Times when I was sad about something, and hoped to be brought up by the energy and music. Times when I wanted to bring a friend or sister to experience your class in the hopes that she would gain something from it. Times when I wanted a work out, and couldn’t fathom the idea of going to the gym.

But Sunday’s class was just for me . A celebration of my thirty-three years on this planet, and a way to be in my body and spirit for the simple joy of it. Thank you so much for teaching the class, for acknowledging me, for bringing meaning and power to that day. You are so appreciated!
 – Miriam Ginsberg, Nia Community Member

I *love* the bodyfulness site! Dazzling, hoorah! :) Makes me want to boogie, it does . . .
  — Dorine Preston, Writer/Copyeditor/Developmental Editor 

There’s something about how we move with Dina…it’s like a feast of the senses.
  — Ron Sepielli, Leadership Coach

This is one of the few things in my life that always works.
  — Anonymous