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My name is Ashley Rhianne & I am a bellydance performer, teacher & Stott-pilates instructor based in Vancouver, Canada.
My name is Ashley Rhianne & I am a bellydance performer, teacher & Stott-pilates instructor based in Vancouver, Canada.
We have all heard about the importance of setting goals for ourselves – ESPECIALLY around New Years. Goals are a way to direct our paths to achieving things that we want – such as improving our health, getting out of debt, focusing on an accomplishment or finishing something. Where goals can go wrong, however, is…
I had the honour of being asked to dance in the Nova Scotia-based online show Belly Dance Brew in July 2021 (thanks Vanessa!!) and here is the performance! The baby bump is making an appearance also at 17 weeks! Click here to be directed! If you haven’t subscribed to my Youtube Channel – please subscribe!…
Are you discussing these ethics with your students? While it can be an awkward discussion, as teachers it is important for us to share this information so that we set our students up with information & common practices that they may not be aware of. Here are a few things you should be discussing with your…
It is SPRING! As the world slowly awakens from its dark slumber, fresh green shoots are popping up through the hard ground. Crocuses have yawned their way into the sunlight & the evening sun now stretches. It is hands down my favourite time of year. It is another time for reflection, taking stock & readying…
[vc_row enable_arrows_animation=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]I remember a ballet class once upon a time. I was around 21 years old and was working on a petite allegro exercise in my company class (small, fast jumps) when I suddenly experienced a small loss of urine. Nothing catastrophic or noticeable to anyone else but me, but it was still a bit…
Why Musicality? “Dance is music made visible” – George Balanchine Dancers & instructors often reference the importance of musicality in our dance but what is it REALLY? And why is it important? Do we really need it in dance? How do you define musicality? Read on to find out… What is musicality? Musicality is the…