Masters of Dance Convention - Oct. 19, 2025

Ashley received her ballet training at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, DC on full scholarship. At 14, she was the winner of the junior division at the Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition. That same year, she represented the United States at the 2000 International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria winning the silver medal (the highest awarded) and the City of Varna Award. In 2002, she went on to win the title of "Miss Dance of America." Ashley's true passion is teaching. She is a certified teacher through Dance Masters of America. She enjoys traveling as a guest artist, master teacher, choreographer and judge. Her students have gone on to attend the Juilliard School, Boston Conservatory, the Cats National tour, Phantom of the Opera National tour, and many have joined ballet companies, including Derek Dunn principal dancer at the Boston Ballet. She currently teaches and choreographs at Akhmedova Ballet Academy, has done master teaching at The Rock School for Dance, choreography for Maryland Youth Ballet, and is Director/Owner of the Artistic Movement Academy of Dance in Linthicum, MD. She is honored to have won many choreography awards, including the Sherry Gold Memorial choreography award, USAIBC choreography award, and most recently was named Outstanding Choreographer at the Youth America Grand Prix International Ballet Competition.

Danny is a working professional in NYC; he is originally from Philadelphia where he trained at a competitive dance studio training in all styles, as well training in ballet at The Rock School for Dance Education. He later attended Marymount Manhattan College where he attained his BFA in dance concentrating in ballet and jazz. He is a company member with Sweetbird Productions formerly known as the Bad Boys of Ballet - where he has has toured France, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium. Some of his other credits include dancing at the Whitney Houston “I Wanna Dance With Sombody” movie premiere, a soloist the The Empire Strips Back, a feature in the promo for American Horror Story Season 10, Dance Lab NY, and many Broadway Cares events. Danny teaches and choreographs for studios all over the country and is excited to dance with everyone! 

Abigail is a multifaceted dancer, teacher, and choreographer born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. After a decade spent pursuing her career in Los Angeles, she has followed her heart back home to her roots. Her love of dance ignited early on in life at the age of 3, initially training in hip hop and ballet. As her passion for dance grew she expanded her training to include contemporary, tap, jazz, musical theatre, heels, and more. Some of her accomplishments in those early years of her dance journey were from Dance Masters of America where she won 3 titles as Petite and Junior Miss Dance of the Bluegrass making DMA a large foundation in how she has carried herself professionally throughout her career. 

Over the past 10 years of dancing professionally, Abigail has performed on the television shows: NBC’s World of Dance, Good Morning America, and Jimmy Kimmel. She has also danced in 2 world tours, various music videos, award shows, and a Residency show in Puerto Rico. Working with many renowned artists, some which include: Daddy Yankee, Pussycat Dolls, Iggy Azalea, Selena Gomez, Becky G, TyDolla$ign, and Nicky Jam. Abigail has also worked with brands as a model and representative for Puma Women and Ultra Game.

As a choreographer, Abigail specializes in Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Heels, known for her ability to fuse these styles into one full-bodied, diverse piece of art. Her creative journey has now led her to teaching and educating dancers worldwide. In Abigail’s teaching style she prioritizes human connection, leading with kindness and compassion. She also loves to integrate mental wellness tools to promote positive self-perception in students. Those tools aid in cultivating a supportive, safe, and growth-oriented environment for her students. Dance is a universal language capable of healing, Abigail is committed to spreading that sentiment, one classroom at a time.

Dre is an International Tap Dance Artist, Educator, and Choreographer based

in NYC. Torres’ highlights include roles as Assistant Tap Choreographer for

Broadway’s Funny Girl and 1st Nat’l Tour, Associate Choreographer for Henry and Me,

and Choreographer for DanceLabNY’s Tap Project. Torres has been part of 2 Bessie

Award winning productions, Toured her second tap production OSCiLLATE in the

UK and was recently Honored as Dance Teacher Magazine’s Awardee. Dre has

performed at NYCityCenter, The Joyce, Comedy Central, FOX, BBC, PBS, Harvard, and

was a Principal Tap Dancer in Tapestry Dance Company. Dre’s contributions to tap

dance have garnered features in Fest Magazine, The New York Times, The Los

Angeles Times, Dance Magazine, London Theater Review, and Vida. Dre remains so

grateful for the unwavering support of her family and friends.