Hi! My name is Kathryn Mansfield, but most people call me "Kat". I am a dancer, yogi, music lover and creative mover. Dance is the most joyous form of expression for me. Dance helps me find the beat and the rhythm of my life. The freedom I feel in my body when I hear a piece of music is the thing that inspires me to keep learning and moving.

I knew Nia was special the first time I took a class. I was drawn by the warm, welcoming sense of community and I was amazed how diverse the practitioners were. I discovered the practice while overseas with my military husband in 2008 after having devoted a lifetime to dance, theater, martial arts and other creative movement. Nia seemed like the perfect culmination of all of my life endeavors and passions. I'd never experienced such an expressive fitness class, one that allowed me to move mindfully while simultaneously being seduced by the music. I am ecstatic to have found Nia. It helps me feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. I feel stronger and more flexible, and less pain. I helps me to be more creative and just makes me feel happier.

Nia invites everybody to love and accept themselves fully and to develop their full potential. In my classes, emphasis is given to creative expression, play, and fun, while engaging in a great workout for the whole body. My goal is to provide a fun, healing and supportive environment for all to enjoy and become empowered in their own bodies. I invite you to experience for yourself the expression, power, creativity, community and pleasure of living, moving and being in your body. No matter your shape or size; whether you are a lifelong mover or brand new, come and experience the power of Nia!