The Art of Self-Care
Prior to having a baby my ideas of self-care fell along the popularized social media promoted types- long luxurious baths
The Third Trimester – Pregnancy Update
33 weeks prenatal pilates session The third trimester - my 34 week pregnancy update. Its been a long while since I did
All About Pilates
My name is Ashley Rhianne & I am a bellydance performer, teacher & Stott-pilates instructor based in Vancouver, Canada. I am
HOW TO GET RICH QUICK. OR NOT:Some facts and thoughts about workshop and event production – Guest Author Bobbie Barry
This blog post comes from Victoria-based dancer & troupe leader of Bashirah Middle Eastern Dance Company Bobbie Barry. Bobbie has
Egypt Recap!
Egypt - Om al Dunya RECAP I am JUST back from an epic trip to Cairo and holy cow, it was
Leaving your baby for the first time
I am currently on my first solo trip to Cairo without my baby and let me tell you - its
Shahrzad in Vancouver 2024
Ashley Rhianne is SO EXCITED to bring Superstar Shahrzad to Vancouver in September 2024! Only 45 spots will be open
Raqs Baladi
Raqs baladi / baladi dance is characterized by the rich & playful accordion, flirty funky percussion, and that general demeanour
The Competition
I just had my first student compete in a festival in Cairo - the Cleopatra Dance Fest in which I
Enjoy the beginner process
I was teaching an essential beginners pilate class recently to a group of absolute beginners - as in 1-3 classes
Why Musicality?
Why Musicality? “Dance is music made visible” - George Balanchine Dancers & instructors often reference the importance of musicality in our dance
Cultivating good sleep hygiene
It is SPRING! As the world slowly awakens from its dark slumber, fresh green shoots are popping up through the hard