VERYNICA
Movement. Breath. Creativity. Freedom
YOGALIFE

ABOUT NICA

Nica has always loved dance and movement! Her passion for dance and movement stared when watching beautiful ballerinas at four years old and her interest in Yoga and Pilates started with various techniques and principles of both movement and kinesiology classes at American University in Washington DC where she received a Bachelors Degree in Dance.

AS DANCER~
As a professional Modern, Traditional Balinese, and Flamenco dancer, Nica has spent extensive time living in various parts of the world including New York City, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Morocco, Canada, China, Bali, and Vietnam, learning new ways of integrating movement and flow. She is honoured to have studied and worked with internationally acclaimed choreographers such as Mark Morris, David Rousseve, Dame Alicia Diaz; and with world-renowned tenor Placido Domingo at The Washington Opera.

As a belly dancer, mesmerized by the music and dance of the Middle East, Nica immediately fell in love with the art form and continues to study belly dance extensively. She is thrilled to have studied with Yousry Sharif, Raqia Hassan, Tamra El Henna, Ansuya, Bozenka, Faten Salama, Yasmina, Rachel Brookmire, and Elysa. Nica thanks Saphira of Saffron Dance for being one of her first teachers! Inspired by her yearly trips to Morocco, Nica bought a doumbek (drum) and studies with Brad “Sidqi” Sidwell, Souhail Kaspar, and Issam Houshan of the BellyDance Superstars .

AS YOGINI~
As a yogini, she is honoured to have studied with instructors at top yoga centers in the world including the Jivamukti Yoga Center and Integral Yoga, both in New York City; Eden Yoga in Virginia and O2 in Aspen. Nica further enhances her experience nationwide through workshops by leading teachers such as Shiva Rea, Simon Park,and Michelle Renfield. Nica represented Eden Yoga at the First Annual World Culture Open in Washington DC .

With over 20 years of performing, learning and teaching experience, Nica ’s teaching reflects her global training in movement and philosophy of the Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa traditions of Yoga, as well as dance traditions from around the world.

To further her philosophy of holistic mind-body practices, Nica has also founded a non-profit, Circle of World Arts. Its mission is to help women and youth build self-esteem through the arts.

Fellowships:
Jacob's Pillow for Mark Morris Summer Program
Darmasiswa Award from Indonesian Government

Member of :
Yoga Alliance (RYT-500, E-RYT-500)
IDEA Health and Fitness Association
WANGO- World Association of Non-Governmental Organisations
Enthusiastically awaiting final confirmation to Unesco's International Dance Council