Ashley Christensen has been teaching dance for over 15 years and is excited to be teaching at ULDC. She grew up dancing at Monona Academy of Dance and Dance Wisconsin. Additionally she trained at Virginia School of the Arts, Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and Alonzo King Lines Ballet. Ashley danced professionally with the Joel Hall Dancers and Jazzworks. She has also performed principal roles as a guest of Dance Wisconsin in The Nutcracker, LaFille Mal Gardee, and Coppelia. She has had choreography selected for the Gala performance of Regional Dance America. In addition to teaching and choreographing, she also creates custom tutus for individuals and pre-professional dance companies. Ashley enjoys helping her students achieve their goals through her teaching and love for the art of dance.