Ms. Ashley
Founder, Owner, and Lead Teacher of Tiny Toes Dance, LLC
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Ms. Ashley started dance at age five in her home town of Fayetteville, NC. She competed in national competitions all over the east coast, earning high scores and scholarships. In highschool, she took the stage with the North Carolina State Ballet Company and performed numerous roles, including Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker) and Odile (Swan Lake), in their annual performances. She attended North Carolina School of the Arts in 2003, and in 2006 graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance. During her time at UNC Charlotte, she performed with Queen City Jazz Company. Upon graduation, she had the great honor of attending the School of Jacob's Pillow Jazz Summer Intensive Program. There she trained with the most prestigious Broadway dancers and choreographers.
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Ms. Ashley moved to Northern Virginia and began her teaching career. She has over a decade of dance teaching experience and has written and created numerous dance programs used around the world. She is excited to step out with Tiny Toes Dance and share her love of dance with all her students!
Ms. Angie
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Ms. Marie
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Ms. Maria was born in the Philippines and now based in Virginia since 2006. Studied ballet and jazz at a young age of 2 years old. In college, she was a full scholar of the dance troupe in one of the top universities in her home town. Her dance background became more extensive as she was trained in folk dancing, cheerleading and hiphop. As a member of the troupe, they competed with other colleges and universities. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education major in Physical Education. After graduation she became a professor in PE, Choreographer of the dance troupe and coach of the cheering squad. She also performed on various commercial/TV shows during her time. She moved to Qatar to be with her family and taught dance to kids ages from 4- 16 years old. Here she also discovered her talent in theatre and had lead roles in 2 productions.
Now, a mother of 2 girls, she is very excited to go back into teaching and dancing. She is happy to share and inspire the students of Tiny Toes Dance VA to become a well-rounded, positive and cheerful person thru dance and the arts! |
Testimonials
Ms. Ashley provides dance instruction in a fun and nurturing environment where dancers of all abilities can thrive. My daughter loves her dance classes with Ms Ashley and can’t wait to go every week. Also, the recital was masterfully organized from initial emails through to the performance itself which was not too long either and done in a fun way so that all the performers had a fantastic time. I thoroughly recommend Tiny Toes Dance.
- Cathy C.
Thank you so much for you time and your talent! My daughter has truly enjoyed your class, and looks forward to continuing her dance education as she moves on to elementary school.
- Leslie B.
Thank you for organizing and executing the recital so well. We were very happy to see our kid up there performing.
- Sireesha T.
Ashley is an amazing dance teacher. She is patience, friendly and love her students. My daughter learned from her couple years when she was little. She is big now but still said Ms. Ashley is her favorite teachers.
- Joanne Y.
Miss Ashley has been our favorite dance teacher since my daughter started dancing at 18 months. No other teacher had a more positive impact on helping to create a wonderful little person as she matured and grew--and she has a blast at the same time! So excited to see the impact she will have on so many other little ones!!
- Megan K.
Ashley is the Best! Her energy and passion are magic. Years later, my girls still love Miss Ashley and dancing.
- Joanna L.
I have had the immense pleasure observing Ashley teach dance. She is excellent with the children and so inspirational. Ashley's love of dance shines as she teaches.
- Pat L.
Owner, Ashley Tibbens, is super talented and a phenomenal instructor!! Both my daughters truly enjoyed their dance experience under the dance curriculum designed by Ashley. She so much fun and energetic with young children! Your child will love her ❤️
- Kadie S.
The owner/lead instructor, is dance personified! She has the perfect skill set and personality to work with children and guide them to LOVE the art of dance.
- Beth D.
The owner taught my daughter dance from age 18 months to 5 1/2 years old (when she moved on to a "big girl" studio). Can't wait for other little dancers to learn happy heels from this wonderfully caring, patient, and talented teacher who truly loves dance and sharing the love of dance with others!
- Jill R.
Ashley is a wonderful teacher and absolutely one of the nicest people I know. She loves teaching young children and definitely knows how to make her little dancers enjoy the whole experience.
- Barbara T.
The owner/lead teacher is a consummate professional! Her love of dance and children shines every class. Not only does this company save parents' time and money by operating through childcare facilities, but it provides a foundational dance education beyond most brick and mortar studios.
- Patrick T.
- Cathy C.
Thank you so much for you time and your talent! My daughter has truly enjoyed your class, and looks forward to continuing her dance education as she moves on to elementary school.
- Leslie B.
Thank you for organizing and executing the recital so well. We were very happy to see our kid up there performing.
- Sireesha T.
Ashley is an amazing dance teacher. She is patience, friendly and love her students. My daughter learned from her couple years when she was little. She is big now but still said Ms. Ashley is her favorite teachers.
- Joanne Y.
Miss Ashley has been our favorite dance teacher since my daughter started dancing at 18 months. No other teacher had a more positive impact on helping to create a wonderful little person as she matured and grew--and she has a blast at the same time! So excited to see the impact she will have on so many other little ones!!
- Megan K.
Ashley is the Best! Her energy and passion are magic. Years later, my girls still love Miss Ashley and dancing.
- Joanna L.
I have had the immense pleasure observing Ashley teach dance. She is excellent with the children and so inspirational. Ashley's love of dance shines as she teaches.
- Pat L.
Owner, Ashley Tibbens, is super talented and a phenomenal instructor!! Both my daughters truly enjoyed their dance experience under the dance curriculum designed by Ashley. She so much fun and energetic with young children! Your child will love her ❤️
- Kadie S.
The owner/lead instructor, is dance personified! She has the perfect skill set and personality to work with children and guide them to LOVE the art of dance.
- Beth D.
The owner taught my daughter dance from age 18 months to 5 1/2 years old (when she moved on to a "big girl" studio). Can't wait for other little dancers to learn happy heels from this wonderfully caring, patient, and talented teacher who truly loves dance and sharing the love of dance with others!
- Jill R.
Ashley is a wonderful teacher and absolutely one of the nicest people I know. She loves teaching young children and definitely knows how to make her little dancers enjoy the whole experience.
- Barbara T.
The owner/lead teacher is a consummate professional! Her love of dance and children shines every class. Not only does this company save parents' time and money by operating through childcare facilities, but it provides a foundational dance education beyond most brick and mortar studios.
- Patrick T.
