CLIENT TESTAMONIALS
This is why l do what l do!
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Meirav
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"Ashley is a phenomenal teacher. Her ability to break down movements, technique, and style in ways that different individuals can understand, relate, and apply is incredible. She listens and adjusts her methods according to my unique injuries and limitations and still enables me to feel encouraged by showing me the progress I've already made and by assigning "homework" that will continue to grow me and strengthen me as a dancer. Go dance with Ashley, everyone!"
Los Angeles, CA
"My wife always wanted us to take dance lessons so eventually I caved and bought some for her as a birthday gift. I thought it would be a quick couple of hours, something to do for a month or two and then that box would be ticked. But to my surprise I didn’t want to stop! We loved our lessons with Ashley and looked forward to them every week. It wasn’t just the dancing, which we did really enjoy. It was also how those weekly lessons brought us closer together and added a whole new dimension to our relationship that we didn’t even know we needed. Those nights in the studio helped us increase our patience for one another’s foibles, accept each other's lack of talent (specifically MY lack of talent) and we learned how to truly collaborate to minimize one another’s faults. We ended up with so much more than a new found love of dance, Ashley helped us find a renewed appreciation for each other as well. "
Bill & Donna
Thompson
​Columbia, MO
V. Sar
"Ashley is top notch. She is an amazing dancer and the best dance teacher I've ever had. She is a true professional. No drama, encouraging to the most novice of dancers. One of the best things about her teaching is that she gives you instruction on the dance beyond choreography. She doesn't just give you some dance moves and expect you do be able to dance them with anyone at anytime. She explains why and how and lets you experience the style of dance so you can do that dance outside of class and without specific choreography. She is kind and encouraging but makes sure you have the correct foundation to feel comfortable actually dancing instead of just going through the motions."
Los Angeles, CA
Bruce
Schrimpf
"It never fails that every time you go to a wedding or anniversary celebration there's always one couple on the dance floor that's cuttin a rug and having the best time doing it. They're the 'cool kids.' My wife Terry and I wanted to be the 'cool kids' too, but had no idea how to get there.
After doing some research into local dance studios and instructors I decided Ashley would be the best fit for us and purchased an intro dance package as a Valentine's day gift for my wife, and from that first lesson we never looked back.
Within a short while we could see our progress and our confidence grew. We began attending the weekly dance parties at the studio where we felt comfortable mixing in with the experienced dancers. We were becoming the 'cool kids' and were enjoying the heck out of it.
Terry and I always enjoyed dancing but never exactly knew what to do. Thanks to Ashley, we now have confidence when we step onto the dance floor, and that's a great feeling. Dancing is just a lot more fun now and gives us a whole new way of connecting as a couple in a way that many others can't.
Learning to dance as an inexperienced couple can be challenging and frustrating at times as with many other life's challenges, but doing it together as a couple and with the help of a good mentor (Ashley) has increased our patience with each other and taught us to appreciate the little victories along the way. We’re forever grateful for the gift Ashley gave us, it’s truly enhanced our marriage well beyond our wildest dreams."
Columbia, MO
Roger
Thomason
"My daughter is getting married in a few months. So not to look like I have two left feet and zero dance skills I decided to take lessons from a professional dance instructor.
After researching dance instructors, and reading reviews I settled on Ashley. After 2 lessons with Ashley, my confidence level in being able to dance went from not being able to pull it off, to now feeling very confident, and we're not done yet."
Los Angeles, CA
"Ashley is an absolutely wonderful instructor, plain and simple."
Kris L.
Los Angeles, CA
"I've only been dancing West Coast Swing for 3 weeks, and I will admit to feeling anxious and self-conscious about working with a different teacher than the one I have been working with. I wasn't looking fo replace my teacher, but I wanted to broaden my experience and practice with another pro. Ashley is not only a great teacher, but she put me at ease immediately! She's a real professional. To my astonishment she followed my inexperienced lead and knew exactly what I was trying to do. Never did she try to override anything I've been taught so far...on the contrary, her teaching style was completely complementary to the way I've been learning. She made me a better dancer in our first lesson. It was a real joy to work with her."
Scott Roper
Los Angeles, CA
Katie
Schutte
“My husband and I started taking ballroom lessons with Ashley before we got engaged. We truly loved them. She pushed us out of our comfort zones and helped us be more vulnerable with one another. There were definitely moments of tension at times, but dancing helped us learn how to communicate better leading to more connection and intimacy in our relationship.
As a former dancer, I was not used to being led, especially by someone who didn’t know how to count music. Ashley was so patient with her approach and helped us understand the underlying issues that caused our miscommunications.
Once we got engaged, Ashley choreographed and taught us our wedding first dance. Dancing brought us together in such a special way and we are so thankful for her expertise in teaching, coaching and overall a wonderful person to be around. Highly recommend!”
Columbia, MO
Mark C.
My wife and I recently finished Ashley’s private coaching program, and all I can say is wow! I was initially reluctant to do this for three reasons, 1. We’d only been married two years and I didn’t think we needed it. 2. I thought it was going to involve a lot of talks about our feelings (not interested). 3. I have two left feet and tbh I thought the dancing part would be embarrassing.
But I eventually gave in. Right away Ashley made us feel so comfortable. It felt like talking with a wise friend who happens to know a lot about love, and actual healthy relationship advice.
Ashley helped us untangle the messy stuff in our relationship. A lot of issues I didn’t even know I was having communicating with my wife showed up when we were learning to dance together but for some reason it was so much easier for me to see where I was going wrong when we approached it from the dance partnership viewpoint. It helped me understand why I was pissing her off so much and I’ve learned how to make some really positive shifts in the way I talk to her.
Now, we've got a clear vision of the kind of marriage we want to build. And the best part is that we know how to make it happen. Leaving each session, we feel like we just had a shot of optimism for our marriage. We feel closer than ever.
This experience has been life-changing, and we're so grateful for the positive impact Ashley has had on our marriage. We’re recommending her program to all our newly married friends – we wish we'd done this sooner!
Phoenix, AZ
Melissa
Wilhite
"We began working with Ashley 3 months prior to our wedding, and within that short amount of time we saw amazing results. Our sessions with Ashley really were the highlight of our wedding. No matter how busy we became we were always excited to meet with her and let her work her magic!
Ashley is very passionate about dance and it shows through in her creative energy and enthusiasm that she brings to every session. Her easy going, patient, and friendly personality creates a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. She makes each session challenging, creative and most importantly, fun! She places a high value on correct form with each dance move. She motivated us to push past our perceived limits and had us performing at an advanced skill level in no time!
When asked about our wedding the main thing that comes to mind from people is how flawless and beautiful our dance was. The dance not only expressed our love for each other but also reached others on an emotional level as well. Working with Ashley opened doors to us we never considered. We are both actively pursuing further dance instruction and want to improve upon what Ashley taught us.
If you are serious about creating a lasting memory and taking you wedding dance to the highest level, Ashley will be there to lead you every step of the way.
I cannot thank you enough Ashley, not only were you an amazing instructor you became a lifetime friend!"
Columbia, MO
"Ashley was a terrific teacher and really made the whole experience of putting together our first dance a pleasure. She made it fun with her endless optimism and energy, all the while crafting a dance that was uniquely ours.
Our friends and family loved it and it's inspiring us to keep on dancing...
Thank you Ashley!"
Alan Lau
Alhambra, CA