Ashley Claybrook
Artistic Director 

(She/Her)

Ashley Claybrook has been a dancer for over 20 years training in various styles of dance.  She began her training at Columbia Performing Arts Centre.  She began her choreography journey at a very young age with the help of her mentors, Jen Lee & Ashley L. Tate.  Ashley’s first year with Ashleyliane Dance Company was in the Junior Training Program at age 17.  The following year she was asked to join The Company; performing as a professional dancer for 10 years.  Ashley served as the Assistant Director and Contributing Choreographer for the ADC Junior Training Program for many years while with the company.

Ashley’s first year with Ashleyliane Dance Company was in the Junior Training Program at age 17.  The following year she was asked to join The Company; she enters her 10th season as a professional dancer. Ashley has performed in a number of events in the St. Louis community and in ADC produced Dance Concerts. Ashley served as  the Assistant Director and Contributing Choreographer for the ADC Junior Training Program for many years.

Ashley has worn many hats in the dance industry as many artists do. She is a dance instructor, an award-winning choreographer for several studios and dance teams in the St. Louis, Columbia and Illinois areas, has taught a plethora of master classes and now travels as an adjudicator for Nexstar National Dance Competition & Dance Champs to share her love of dance with many.

Ashley has adored her six years as the Owner/Artistic Director in her long time home, DPU Dance.  Ashley has taught and choreographed for DPU for over 13 years.  Ashley opened her second location in August of 2022.

Ashley is unbelievably honored to teach so many wonderful students and she has gained so much on this adventure as the Artistic Director of DPU Dance and FDC Dance.

Ashley has beautiful plans in store for the progression of both her studios and her dance community.

Love. Light. Peace. Dance.