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[caption id="attachment_9913" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Ashley Rhianne[/caption] A beginner dancer knows they know nothing. They are aware of how much they have yet to learn, and they approach the process with openness, focusing on absorbing new information and developing basic skills. An intermediate dancer, having gained some confidence, often believes they know everything.

  Understanding the Core: A Layman's Guide What is the Core? The core is the central part of your body that plays a crucial role in movement, stability, and balance. It’s not just your abs! The core includes several muscles that work together to support your spine and pelvis, making everyday activities easier

I had a new client drop into my class the other day doing Pilates for the first time. She seemed like she was enjoying the class but afterwards when I checked in with her she told that she only does high intensity cardio exercises so this class wasn’t really up

  The History of Shik Shak Shok   This song is probably one of the well known songs that seems to surpass every culture.  It is played at every celebratory event - from parties to nightclubs to weddings to ladies only events.  It has lasted over 50 years and shows no sign of

I am currently on my first solo trip to Cairo without my baby and let me tell you - its been WILD. After it was determined my husband could not get time off work so that we could all go together & attend a friends wedding, he pushed me to go

Raqs baladi / baladi dance  is characterized by the rich & playful accordion, flirty funky percussion, and that general demeanour of a strong sassy dancer. First off - the world 'balad' / 'baladi' means "country, my country". You can find baladi bread, baladi dogs, baladi vegetables in Egypt everywhere.  It means

  I just had my first student compete in a festival in Cairo - the  Cleopatra Dance Fest in which I was a coordinator for. My student, who is a fastly rising star here in Vancouver, worked tirelessly for months before this competition & I was in awe watching her manage a

 I was teaching an essential beginners pilate class recently to a group of absolute beginners - as in 1-3 classes of experience.  After class the group hung out for a few minutes talking when I walked in.  One woman who I have taught 3 times told me that her first