Leslie Appleby has been a Nia Black belt teacher and a choreographer for the past decade. Nia is the art of movement of the body and blends dance, martial arts and healing arts to attune the body, mind, emotion, and spirit. Appleby explains: “Nia is a cardio group fitness dance class that incorporates the martial arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness and holistic fitness and well-being leaving you energized, mentally clear and emotionally balanced.”