Finalist
Ashley
Dance is my constant—it’s where I feel the most like me. My diverse training and experiences shape how I move, teach, and inspire others.
Dance is my constant—it’s where I feel the most like me. My diverse training and experiences shape how I move, teach, and inspire others.
Help me compete to become the Dance Icon and appear in a music video with Ciara and win $20,000!
My foundation is in classical ballet, but my style is a blend of everything I’ve trained in- modern, jazz, hip hop, and commercial dance. I draw inspiration from every dancer I come into contact with—there’s always something to learn from each one. Every experience, performance, and collaboration shapes the way I move and create, making my style both evolving and deeply rooted in expression.
This opportunity would allow me to take my passion and years of hard work to an even bigger stage. It would be a chance to showcase my versatility, adapt to a new creative vision, and connect with other incredible artists. It would also be a major stepping stone toward my long-term goal of owning my own dance business—giving me both exposure and validation that I belong in this industry on a larger scale. More than anything, it would be a dream come true to do what I love in front of the
Dance has given me everything, and I want to use this opportunity to give back—helping the next generation of dancers find their confidence, their artistry, and their own version of success. So, I would invest the money into my future in dance— furthering my education and laying the groundwork for my own dance business, whether that means renting studio space for masterclasses, launching an online platform, or something else entirely.
The search is on for eight dancers to be flown to a live judged event in Phoenix, AZ, showcasing their skills to Ciara and her choreographer, Jamaica Craft. One will be chosen to appear in her upcoming music video and win $20,000!
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