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Free Rhythm Cheat Sheet
Are you often mystified about what rhythm you are hearing in music? Do you feel like you know a rhythm but once more drums and instruments get added, you get lost? Here is my Rhythm Guide Cheat Sheet!! This cheat sheet is an easy way to identify common rhythms found in Egyptian and Arabic music.
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Egypt 2027!
Come to Egypt! Join Shahrzad and myself on a tour that will introduce you to the country we both love so much – EGYPT! Expect an immersion into all things Egyptian with cultural and historical tours, dance, pilates and movement, food (so much food), more dance, live shows, shopping and more! Shahrzad has been living…
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Beginner vs Advanced Dancers
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. At this stage, it’s easy to feel like they’ve…
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Enjoy the beginner process
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 timer pack of 3 was…
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2021 BellyDance Bundle!!
2021 Bellydance Bundle! I am beyond thrilled to announce this – I have been accepted as a Bellydance Bundle Contributor for 2021!! It has been one of my GOALS for the last few years to join this group of dancers & teachers & it finally happened! What is the Bellydance Bundle?? It is an AMAZING…
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That 70’s Bellydance Show – Retro Raqs
A TRIBUTE TO THE 70s Bringing you Egyptian, Turkish and Lebanese dance from this often forgotten about era!Ashley Rhianne will be performing in the Retro-Raqs Online Gala Production – That 70’s Bellydance Show October 23, 2021! This weekend will be an all-star studded weekend featuring Shahrzad (Egypt/USA), Esmeralda (Brazil), Azad Khan (Turkey/Germany) and is hosted…
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New Baladi Video is up!
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!…
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Pregnant! Now what???
Since getting pregnant, I have gotten lost trying to navigate this crazy world! I decided to compile a list of services that I am using so far along my journey to help you in finding your way. Here are a list of resources, & support to help you if you are either on this journey…
