Shahrzad in Vancouver 2027
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 the door but if you get to JJ Bean you have gone too far! It is a non-descript glass door with a keypad for entry (door code for access to be provided before the workshop)
All classes will be held *TBC
Thursday September 23 2027
Thursday open class *separate class from intensive
630-9pm (2.5 hours)
Topic TBC
Q&A 9-9:45pm
September 24 – 26 2027
Egyptian Technique Intensive
In this intensive Shahrzad will share her personal approach for developing strong dance technique. Each day will feature conditioning, technique breakdowns, drilling, and combinations. Over the course of the weekend all of the technique and combinations will be combined to form an exciting and challenging Mejance choreography. Along with movement training Shahrzad will also be using lecture and Q&A to delve deeper into some of these subjects and give students the opportunity for direct feedback for personal development.
Friday:
10:00 – 12:00 Technique and rhythm training through conditioning, drills, & combos
Break
12:45-3:00 Training & choreography
Saturday:
10:00-12:30 Technique, conditioning, drills, & combos
Break
1:15-3:45 Training & choreography
Sunday:
11:00-1:30 Technique, conditioning, drills, & combos
Break
2:15-4:30 Choreography & combo drilling
Friday September 23 Café Cairo 3 Gala Show featuring the Layali Dancers, Shahrzad of Cairo & Special Guests
Doors 7pm, Show 730pm
Tickets: Stay Tuned!
Location: TBC
Reserved seating. Street parking & easily accessible by transit.
Prices:
All prices in CDN $
Early Bird Prices until May 1 2027
Thursday night open class:
- $90 for non-registered intensive members, $75 for intensive members (must be registered in full intensive to get discount)
Intensive weekend (Friday – Sunday):
- Nearly 17 hours of instruction from Friday to Sunday: EARLY BIRD: $585 after May 1 2027: $685
Single day intensive option (Saturday or Sunday only)
- Single Day option is available for $300 – this includes the morning & afternoon class. No single workshops are available as the workshop is progressive.
*Payment plans may be provided, please speak to Ashley Rhianne
No refunds provided. If you are unable to attend, you must sell your space & let the organizers know of the change.
Accommodation & Getting Around
If you are looking for a place to stay, the workshop venue & gala show location are located in Mount Pleasant. The workshop venue is close to the Main street Skytrain station which is accessible from downtown or further east (15 min walk).
Transportation options:
- Uber
- Translink (for buses & skytrain)
- Taxi
- Lyft
- Mobi bikes (rent & ride a bike!!)
Parking
There are paid lots in Olympic Village under London Drugs (see here), street parking south of 2nd Ave (free!) and ample street parking but many are only 2 hours so please check to confirm.
Food Options
There are MANY food options around the workshop venue! JJ Bean is immediately next door (BEST MUFFINS EVER). Here is a list of close restaurants.
How to register?
Register here! First come first served. Send an email & receive the registration form. Registration will be complete with payment only.
If payment is made using Paypal, it must be sent as FRIENDS & FAMILY. If in Canada, etransfer can be sent. Please contact Ashley Rhianne for payment details.
Things to do in Vancouver
If you are in town for a few days, here are some suggestions for things to do & see while you are here? Always bring rain gear though because Vancouver is a rainforest (we call it the WET COAST ha!)
- Stanley Park
- A walk on the seawall (weather permitting!)
- Shopping on West 4th Ave
- Capilano Suspension Bridge (free shuttle from downtown)
- Museum of Anthropology at UBC
- Beer drinking at the East Van Craft Beer district
- Shopping on Granville Island
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Fly Over Canada
- Lunch in Gastown