Ashley Rhianne
Ashley Rhianne is an award-winning dancer & instructor trained in Egyptian-style dance based in Vancouver. She has taught, judged & performed nationally & internationally in festivals, intensives & classes. She teaches regular weekly classes, master series & privates, and she regularly visits Egypt to embellish her training and grow her cultural awareness.
6pm-9pm: Classical Oriental Choreography
Open to: Advanced level dancers
100$
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This masterclass workshop is intended for a more advanced dancer. Learn a classical Egyptian choreography by one of the greats! Musical selection could include: Om Kalsoum, Warda, Abdel Halim, Sabah, Negat and more! Songs will be remastered and created for modern performance.
10am-12pm: Saidi/Raks Assaya
Open to: all levels/all styles
70$
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Everyone loves saidi! From the deep pounding rhythm to the saucy attitude, this workshop is sure to bring out your inner Saidi woman!
Raks Assaya “stick dance” is a fun, flirty and colourful dance that takes its roots from the men’s tahktib - the martial art styled dance coming from the Saidi region of Egypt. Ashley Rhianne will teach assaya fundamentals, technique and moves. We will also compare and contrast traditional assaya music to more modern interpretations. Please bring a cane to class
if you have one. (Some will be available to borrow if you don't own one.)
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1pm-3pm: Smooth and Silky Beledi
Open to: All levels/all styles
After Nov 15 70$
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Beledi is one of Ashley Rhianne’s favourite styles! A polar opposite to oriental, we will work with some basic beledi technique, combinations and analysis of the different styles of beledi.
10am-12pm: Footwork and Arabesques
Open to: All levels/all styles
70$
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Learn seamless transitions of movements through weight shifting, footwork patterns and graceful arabesques.
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1pm-3pm: Oriental Rhythms
Open to: All levels/all styles
70$
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Understanding the foundations of Oriental rhythms is a requirement for any dancer, however, with so many different rhythms it is easy to get lost. Ashley Rhianne takes these foundation rhythms and breaks them down, offers moves, combinations and drills with many variations to each rhythm. This workshop is great for both dancers and drummers alike.
Friday Masterclass: 100$
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One workshop (Sat or Sun): 70$
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One full day (Sat or Sun): 130$
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Four workshop package, Sat and Sun: 250$
plus BONUS: the four workshop package includes one free ticket to the Saturday night gala show!
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Show tickets for Saturday night gala show: 20$ in advance, 25$ at the door
Payment Plans Available
Wanting to come to the workshops, but money is hard? If you've been waiting until you can get the money together to register, but you're worried about being able to save your spot, we have great news. We take payment plans! Any package over 100$ (ie: anyone wanting to take more than one workshop over the weekend) is eligible. Getting your spot to study with Ashley Rhianne just got easier!
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Contact kevlaraqs@gmail.com if you'd like to set up a payment plan for your workshop weekend.