Georgetown Edition | September 2022

FIRST LOOK NKB Dance & Expressions New studio’s classes combine fun and tness A fter working in risk manage- ment and insurance for 34 years and putting two children consultant and discovered several of NKB’s instructors. “Our team is very talented and versatile,” Knight-Brown said. Knight-Brown said NKB Dance &

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Owner Nancy Knight-Brown (fourth from right) is seen with her husband, Melvin Brown, and the NKB Dance & Expressions team of instructors and receptionists.

through college, Nancy Knight-Brown started to consider what retirement could look like for her family. “I knew if my husband and I wanted to be comfortable [in retirement], we would have to nd something that we enjoyed, [something that] didn’t feel like a job,” Knight-Brown said. Knight-Brown said it came to her in a dream about a year ago. “I have always found joy in danc- ing,” she said. “When I was growing up and even with my daughters, dance has always been a part of my life, so when I had a dream that I opened my own dance studio, I knew it was meant to be.” After looking at several locations, enduring some diƒcult business decisions and a delayed build-out to NKB Dance & Expressions on July 27. “I am so grateful for the support I have had on this journey,” Knight- Brown said. Knight-Brown said she has had great guidance from her family and friends, including her previous tness instructor and friend Sekoya Waddy. After living in PŽugerville for 10 years and Georgetown for more than ve, Knight-Brown said she used to drive to Austin to participate in Waddy’s Zumba class. Waddy is now NKB’s studio process, Knight- Brown oƒcially opened the doors

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Expressions’ main priority is to help the community balance fun with healthy lifestyle choices. “This is a place where tness and fun meet,” Knight-Brown said. “We want our [dancers] to feel accepted while also prioritizing their physical health as well as their emotional well-being.” Knight-Brown said the studio o˜ers instruction in areas such as youth ballet; Senior Sunrise; Parent & Tot movement; and adult Zumba; as well as specialized classes such as African Movement, line dance and Gospel Groove. While there is no competitive aspect involved, Knight-Brown does as dance classes continue to grow. NKB has two larger studios to accommodate bigger classes. Knight- Brown said she is open to hosting private events including baby showers and other celebrations in these spaces. “I am ready to get people in the door,” Knight-Brown said. Class rates and memberships vary by age group, skill level and length of membership. A monthly pass for adult tness classes including Zumba, Xtreme Burn and African Movement is $160. Youth monthly classes range from $240-$375. plan to o˜er recit- als and showcases

Nidia Ramirez (far right) and her students are seen after a Zumba session.

Each of the four studios has a capacity of 50 people.

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NKB Dance & Expressions oŠers more than a dozen dance and dance-inspired movement classes. Ranging from Pilates to youth ballet to African Movement, owner Nancy Knight-Brown said there is a class for everyone. DESIGNING DANCE CLASSES

Xtreme Hip-Hop: Using step equipment, this class gradually builds choreography and intensity. It combines step aerobics and strength training for a total body workout. light movement routine is designed to get the body’s blood “owing without over-exertion. Senior Sunrise: Exercises in this class are able to be completed either sitting or standing. The

Parent & Tot: This class is designed to have the parent safely use the weight and “exibility of their child to take advantage of coordinated exercise, stretching and tumbling. MixxedFit: This style combines explosive dance movements with bodyweight toning. The movements are repetitive and easy to follow so participants can maximize workouts rather than focus on choreography.

“THIS IS A PLACE WHERE FITNESS AND FUN MEET.” NANCY KNIGHTŠBROWN, OWNER

NKB Dance & Expressions 610 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 125, Georgetown 512-688-1232 www.nkbdanceandexpressions.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Sun.

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