Meet Your MMDC Staff

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Ashley has been dancing since the age of 1 and has been non-stop ever since. Ashley has been teaching dance in the tri-cities for the last 13 years and has continued her training to keep up with today’s modern changes. She specializes in all areas of dance offered through the studio, and prides herself not only in the skills and techniques of dance, but also the passion and creativity. Ashley has received many awards through DanceMakers, Star Systems, Groove,  Christian Cheerleaders of America and Eastern Cheer and Dance. Throughout Middle and High School, Ashley was chosen several times as an All American Cheerleader and Dancer which allowed her the opportunity to cheer and dance at the Pro Bowl half time show held in Hawaii and the Citrus Bowl half time show held in Florida. Ashley has studied under some of the best choreographers in the country to include Frank Hatchet, Tommy Alexander, Keith Clifton, Janice Barringer, Stephen Boyd, Brad Taylor and Kenny Wormald, just to name a few. Ashley has had the chance to travel up and down the East Coast competing and taking master classes at numerous nationally ranked companies since the age of 5. Since the age of 16, Ashley has had the chance to choreograph and teach hundreds of students the art of discipline through dance and has been able to achieve several national titles and awards throughout the last 12 years with her teaching and choreography abilities. Ashley Coached & Choreographed the Prince George High School Royalettes dance team from 2017-2020. She currently coaches their competitive cheerleading team. Under her coaching, their cheerleading team has achieved three championship titles. The Royalettes dance team was also chosen in 2018 to participate in the Citrus Bowl and the Sugar Bowl half time shows, which is “an invitation only” event. Ashley is currently certified in gymnastics levels 1-4, which allows her to train athletes the proper and safe way to perform all gymnastics skills, while making sure all techniques are followed through. For the past 8 years Ashley has had the opportunity to judge cheerleading and dance for CCA Regional and National competitions. Ashley is a graduate of Colonial Heights High School and studied Business Administration at John Tyler Community College. Ashley has a true passion for the art of dance and wants to share her passion with as many people as she can. By instilling that passion within her students, Ashley not only a strong dance foundation, but also provides a positive environment to grow her students on and off the dance floor. Ashley resides in Chesterfield with her Husband Chris, their three fur babies and their wonderful son Grayson.

Riley started dancing at the young age of 2. She really found her love and passion for dance at the age of 12 when she started competing with the MMDC Competition Crew and truly fell in love with performing and being on stage. Riley is a true performer and lights up the stage from the moment she steps foot onto the dance floor. Riley currently trains in all styles of dance and specializes in tumble tots, acro, jazz, and jazz funk. In 2023 she held the regional title for Miss Senior Elite for Elite Dance Challenge. She currently holds the regional title for Miss Senior Elite for Elite Dance Challenge and the regional title for Miss Senior ID Dance for ID Dance Competition for the year 2024. Riley has won numerous regional and national 1st place titles along with many judges and overall awards. Riley was a dancer in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade which is an invitation only event. Riley loves working with our dancers of all ages and enjoys sharing her passion and love for dance within our studio and community.

Jasmine started dancing at age 10 and began competing at age 12. She auditioned and attended Residential Governor's School for Performing Arts at Radford. She is a graduate of Thomas Dale's Specialty Center for Dance. Jasmine currently goes to VCU as a biology major and dance minor. Over the past years she has been given the opportunity to travel and take dance classes in LA, Pittsburgh and NYC as well as been in professional work.