As a person, dancer and educator I value kindness, creativity and collaboration in the dance studio. These values stem from my former teachers and my Yoga background. Each are continuous in my life.
These three values are the lens I use to guide my students from various identity, religion, race, and cultural backgrounds. Students can be kind to one another, engage in each other’s creative process and set an intention for their learning. Merging these three values together encourages students to accept themselves and the people they share space with.
If you take my class, you can expect an experience where there is a marriage between contemporary dance practices and improvisation techniques. It’s my joy to have students find their own creative artistry through improvisation methods while simultaneously using their rooted technical foundations to create seamless transitions from one movement to the next.
Ashlea is available to teach dance master classes, choreographic residencies, Yoga classes, wellness workshops, wine tastings and private sessions.