Jasirah in Vancouver 2025
Ashley Rhianne (Vancouver, BC) is proud to co-host Jasirah of Poland with Oksana Termeer (Grande Prairie, GP) in this immerse dance weekend! Details:August 2 & 3 2025 Venue: ALL workshops will be held at the Arts Club Theatre Society at 162 W1st Ave Vancouver, BC in Studio A Parking is available at the lot
Beginner vs Advanced Dancers
[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.
What is your Core?
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
The Joy of Slow Movement
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
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
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 been hosting successful events for many years & brings us her wealth of knowledge on event planning based on her experiences. Several times I have had a student comment that I
Egypt Recap!
Egypt - Om al Dunya RECAP I am JUST back from an epic trip to Cairo and holy cow, it was EPIC. It was my 1st trip back in over 4 years and while Egypt doesn’t usually change much, I noticed ALOT of changes this time round. There have new additions in the
Shahrzad in Vancouver 2024
Ashley Rhianne is SO EXCITED to bring Superstar Shahrzad to Vancouver in September 2024! Only 45 spots will be open for the intensive! SCHEDULE: Thursday - Sunday workshop location: Bard on the Beach 162 West 1st Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 0H6 **DOOR is easy to miss! We will place a sign on
Raqs Baladi
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
The Competition
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