Ashley Rhianne’s Raqs of Course Perfomance
Ashley Rhianne was a featured guest artist at Raqs of Course 2018 in Cairo, Egypt. To see her performance, please click here.
Ashley Rhianne in Moscow, Russia July 2018
Ashley Rhianne will be teaching, performing and judging in Moscow, Russia at the Al Maren Cup Festival July 2018 sponsored by Russian superstar Marina Shishkova! This is a huge and exciting opportunity for Ashley Rhianne and she is very grateful to join the incredible team of dancers and teachers.
Dance to the Beat of the Drum 4.0
It’s baaack!
March 26, 2017
12:00 – 2:30 PM
1000 Rivers
54 E 4th Avenue, Vanvouver
Ashley Kirkham and Tim Gerwing are excited to offer a workshop for dancers to learn about the most commonly encountered Middle Eastern rhythms on March 26, 2017. This will be the fourth workshop in the series and will focus on rhythms of a megeance. The workshop will cover rhythms which will be explained and demonstrated by Tim Gerwing. Technique and combinations will be taught by Ashley Kirkham.
To register, please contact Ashley@ashleydance.com
Please bring a yoga mat, pen and paper, and lots of water 🙂
Randa Kamel of Course – Cairo, Egypt
Ashley has returned from the Randa Kamel of Course training with Randa Kamel and Tito Seif and is proud to announce she took 4th place in the competition! She is very happy about her win, and eternally thankful to her mentor and teacher Randa Kamel.
Encuentros – May 1 2016
Encuentros is a percussive dance spectacular celebrating passionate encounters by internationally renowned dancers in Flamenco, Irish, Tap, and Egyptian Bellydance! Produced by www.kasandraflamenco.com
Tickets $30-$50 plus service charges. Children 12 and under $20. Students $5 discount, except on VIP tickets. Buy online, or phone 604-241-7292, extension 3.
In a stunning display of romance, seduction, love and jealousy, Artistic Director Kasandra “La China” and International guest artists, Ricardo Lopez (Flamenco dancer, Madrid), Joel Hanna (Irish Tap Dancer, Vancouver/New York), and Egyptian Bellydancer Ashley Kirkham, throw down the gauntlet and meet on the dance floor! With powerhouse Flamenco singer, Vicente Griego, and live musicians playing Flamenco guitar and Cajon, Oud and Darbuka, the dance is showcased with profound musicality. The beauty of lyrical dance and the power of percussion result in a dazzling presentation, full of drama, intensity and bravado. Encuentros is at once a feast for the eyes, the ears and the soul!
Encuentros is a rich exploration of human interaction and expression. As dancers encounter each other, each reveals a personal journey of joy and sorrow, jealousy and rage, loneliness and, hope. Witness rich, seductive dance duets featuring Ricardo Lopez, soloist with Nuevo Ballet Español, and Joel Hanna from New York’s Broadway – a rare treat in Vancouver! Other highlights include the alluring dance imagery of the Spanish bata de cola (long train dress); soulful evocative belly dance, and rapid-fire footwork of epic proportions in a jealous love triangle.
2013 Holiday Season!
Holiday 2013