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Jane

Both director and instructor at WBFC, Jane has lived in the gulf for over 20 years. She became a qualified Jazzercise instructor (one of the leading Dance Fitness Programs in the World) in 1986. With her franchise in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, She taught classes for 10 years. Later, moving to Bahrain, Jane took Jazzercise along with her and taught in 4 different centers on the island. In 2000, she attended a Nia intensive in Kloten, Switzerland where she obtained her White Belt. She became very excited about this new and innovative approach to fitness. She relinquished her Jazzercise Franchise and began teaching Nia in 2001. Also in 2001, Jane and her husband, Khalid, opened up World Beat Fitness. In 2003 Jane attained her Blue Belt, the next level in advanced Nia training and she attended her Brown Belt training (level 3) in 2005 with the founders of Nia, Debbie and Carlos Rosas. In July 2009 Jane had a privilegde to complete her Black Belt training with Debbie & Carlos again in Portland Oregon. She plans to add the "5 stages" to her training base next year. She feels that her Nia education will continue indefinitely, planning to re-vist her previous belts in the coming years, thereby learning more intimately the richness and depth of the Nia web of 'continuing education'. She feels very fortunate to have a wonderful team of dedicated teachers, and proud of the variety and range of programs offered at World Beat. She is grateful for the opportunity to bring her deep commitment to the magic of movement, music, and well-being to this community.

*for a better understanding of the Nia technique please check link: www.nia-nia.com 

*Jane teaches a free class on Wednesday 6PM called "Healing Movement & Meditation for those affected by Cancer" This class is open to all those who have experienced cancer, whether currently in treatment or several years on from it, all are welcome.

The stages of movement range from lying on a mat listening to music, swaying in a chair with simple arm movements, to dance-like rhythmic movement. this class is modeled after Nia, and modified for special populations according to need. As well as being a leading exercise program, Nia is a program that is based ob bringing out the inner healer in us all.

Please call Jane Goodwin, Nia Blackbelt teacher & cancer survivor is facilitating the class. Please contact Jane if it will be your first time attending these classes to confirm class times and days. Feel free to call with any questions you may have about the class. 39607262 or goodwin_jane@hotmail.com