Dance Lessons in Bouckville. Amazing Teachers.

Hello there! I provide high quality dance instruction grounded in the principles American Ballet Theatre National® Training Curriculum and Vaganova Method. I hold a master's degree in dance education from NYU Steinhardt and am an ABT® Certified Teacher (Pre-Primary through Level 5) with professional performance and choreographic experience.

As a black woman , I am adamant on breaking stereotypes in the industry aimed towards black dancers. Yet at the same time, I find it important to broadcast the art of what we are also capable of creating when given our own safe spaces. African contemporary is a genre that showcases the technique of an individual yet the overall need for rhythm. My classes will brush on the foundations of technique. Finding your best turn out, the difference between pushing your body and forcing it, injury prevention, etc. Combining my current studies of physical therapy with my forever evolving love and training for dance, we BOTH will be learning our own bodies, what it needs, how we look doing certain movements, and how to do it WELL !

Interested in learning the basics of dance technique or strengthening your current dance technique? As an experienced dance teacher of 5 years, I will help you build and grow your skills through customized lessons created just for your needs and abilities. Focusing on a positive and fun environment, my lessons include training in jazz, contemporary, and ballet technique. Let's get started!

Hello! I am a teacher of twelve years who continues to choreograph, teach, and perform around the world. I am involved in the industry as a dancer, performer, choreographer, teacher, model, and actor. I have experience in many areas of dance including hip hop/urban, jazz, contemporary, tap, and more. Additionally, I am a multifaceted performer and teacher, having experience in theater, character, circus, and clowning. I am versatile, yet specialized and have a lot of to offer my students.

My classes are customized to my students so they may get the maximum benefit out of working together. Since having fun is crucial to learning, I like to have a good time with students in my class. I am outgoing, I love to dance, and I am passionate about sharing my experience with those who are eager to learn!

Trained at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Ashley has danced for Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Ne-Yo, Shakira, Shangela, the Walt Disney company. She has performed in Broadway musicals like "Newsies", "An American in Paris", "West Side Story", "White Christmas", "Mamma Mia" and many more. Along with teaching private lessons for over 15 years, she regularly teaches at Broadway Dance Center, Peridance Capezio Center, and at dance conventions all over the USA.

Most of all, Ashley loves getting to know her students and their goals, and tailors her training programs to the needs of each individual student. She specializes in Ballet/Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Improvisation, Acrobatics, Jumps &Turns and dance competition prep! All levels, from absolute beginners, to professional levels welcome. Guaranteed improvement, and guaranteed fun!