Our next Dancer of the Month is Ashley Beck from the state of Georgia. Ashley studies dance at CK Danceworks in the city of Dallas, Georgia. Her family consists of two very supportive parents and a brother, Daniel. She is 12 years old, very motivated and hard working, yet still very fun loving. She loves her pets, a cat named Winnie and their new pet, a dog named Archer. Her favorite colors are lime green, purple and pink. Ashley considers herself a true “girly girl” who loves shopping and getting her nails done.
Ashley is actually a very well-rounded girl and is involved in many activities. For instance, she enjoys school where she maintains an A/B average. Additionally, she is an active member of the Junior Beta Club and is also working towards earning her Silver Award as a Cadette in Girl Scouts. Of course, let’s not forget all the time she spends happily dancing away whether in classes, rehearsing or performing. Ashley says she loves her dance family at CK Danceworks where she believes she dances with some of the most amazing and talented girls she knows.
She has always wanted to dance and actually started dancing when she was very young.According to her mom, at 12 months of age Ashley danced in front of the TV whenever she had the chance. When she turned two, her mom asked her if she wanted to dance and “play dress-up.” Of course, Ashley said, “Yes.” She has been happily dancing ever since. Currently, Ashley takes lessons in every style of dance – jazz, contemporary, tap, ballet, pointe, and hip-hop.
Ashley believes she has had several incredible moments since she started dancing. One of her favorite moments was when she was the Snow Queen in a holiday performance. It was an experience she will always treasure. She has also enjoyed attending the Joffrey Summer intensive programs which she has been lucky enough to be able to do for the past two years. Ashley says she is happiest when she is on the stage performing in front of an audience whether it is in a competition or her company showcase/recital. She realizes she is acting out a part and loves that she gets to share that with other people.
Although Ashley believes that she has been fortunate enough in her life to have experienced many different and wonderful things, she dreams of one day going to Paris, seeing the Eiffel Tower, and experiencing all the great culture there.
Recently, Ashley needed some dance shorts for a competition solo costume. She finally ordered blue holographic shorts online from Bailar Dancewear. She found the customer service was great and they worked with her mom to get the right fit for her. Additionally, Ashley stated the dance shorts from Bailar Dancewear are very comfortable.
Ashley has been working on improving her turns, leaps, and overall technique. Her goal for this coming year is to continue improving in all of these areas. Also, she likes to be challenged. Her hope is that she will always be able to rise to the occasion.
Her more long term goals consist of a number of things. When she is 14, she hopes to be able to audition for and be fortunate enough to attend the Summer Rockette intensive program in New York City with the hope of ultimately becoming a New York City Rockette. Additionally, she would like to become a traveling dance choreographer and eventually open her own dance studio someday.
According to Ashley, throughout her life she has been fortunate enough to have had some wonderful dance teachers. Whether it was in her dance studio, taking a master class, at a convention, or taking a summer intensive, she has always been grateful for what she has been taught and for the time and energy that was given to her by all of these amazing people which she believes are responsible for making her the dancer she is today. Ashley is excited that she gets to learn from some of the best dance teachers she knows and believes she wouldn’t be where she is today without them. Someday, she hopes to be able to give back to others who have a dream similar to hers.
Please post a comment if you have had any experience dancing with Ashley Beck.
