Val McGiverin

This group of fantastic amateur actors put on two sold-out performances and raised more than $8,000 for Ernestine's Women's Shelter. Here are a few snapshots from this excellent show.

For those who didn't already know, I am directing The Va**na Monologues!

Two performances - February 27 at 8:00pm & February 28 at 2:00pm.
Venue: Assembly Hall, Kipling/Lakeshore (see poster for details)
All proceeds will go to benefit the Ernestine's Women's Shelter Etobicoke. To book tickets visit www.eventbrite.ca and look for "V-Day Toronto West End."

Hello everyone!

Thursday's Nia class is moving! The new location will be at Martino Centre of Dance - visit www.nianow.com/valerie-mcgiverin for location details and address. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Valerie McGiverin | Nia A sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness

My ten-year celebration of Nia dancing, celebrated with wonderful teachers and valuable friends. Photography courtesy of Cheryl Costello.

In preparation for the music choices the Nia instructors will make, it is my job to come up with a theme that will connect the songs. I have been thinking of this for days and I finally got it.

"Letting Go to Get it Back."

This phrase really resonates with me on my Nia journey and with many of my students. Here are some of the ways this applies to Nia:

Letting go of everyday routines to embrace creativity, movement, feelings, joy.
Letting go to get back to your authentic self.
Letting go to get back body sensations, body awareness.
Letting go to get back playfulness.
Letting go to get back a new community, new connections.
Letting go of control to get back the fun of learning and sometimes failing.
Letting go of not responding to music to find my rhythm.

We are all so busy with work and family. There never seems to be time to listen to that person who lives inside our heads, hinting that she longs to get back to being herself. How can we provide for her?

Just in case anyone is looking for information about my classes, you'll find the schedule here.

My classes are Tuesday night at 7:15 and Thursday morning at 9:30. No classes in July or August - back in September.

Valerie McGiverin | Nia A sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness

Join me ANYTIME for Nia! I am open to having you drop in and try Nia on for fun. See if it's for you!