Ashley began dancing at the age of two, studying ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary through her undergraduate career. She graduated from Elon University with a BS in Exercise Science and Dance Science with a minor in Psychology. During her time at Elon, Ashley joined the university’s Ballroom Dance Club and Competitive Team.
Prior to joining the Fred Astaire family in the Fall of 2018, Ashley was a certified ballroom dance instructor at an independent studio. When she is not at the studio, Ashley is a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer working primarily with athletes to return to play following an injury.
Ashley enjoys sharing both her passion for health and wellness and her love for dance with all of her students, so come dance with Ashley now!
Achievements:
- Top Female Latin Teacher at the Cross Country Dance Championships 2024
- Top Female Instructor at the Raymichay Championships in Peru 2024
- Professional Salsa, Bachata, and Closed American Rhythm Champion at the Raymichay Championships in Peru 2024
- Professional Finalist for several interregional competitions in both Open and Closed American Rhythm
