Ashley began dancing at the age of two at Metropolitan Dance Alliance. During her studio career, she danced competitively for several years and also was on the studio staff as an assistant teacher. More recently, Ashley coached the Jordan Jaguar Dance Team as their Varsity Assistant Coach during the 2019-2020 season and is also currently a Head Coach with Just for Kix in their Shakopee and Elko New Market programs. She has recently graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She is looking forward to getting to share the passion and joy that dance has brought her in her first season working with the New Prague Trojan Dance Team.