Born in Vancouver, Canada, Miss Ashley Coupal, has been training in classical ballet since the age of 6 in both Vancouver and Osaka, Japan. Primarily under the guidance of Kathryn M. Long at Vancouver Junior Professional Division. Ashley has also studied at Canada’s National Ballet School and Houston Ballet Academy on full scholarships.
Ashley was awarded the Pre Competitive Classical Gold Medal in 2014 & 2015 at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Seattle Semi-Finals. This February 2016, she was awarded the Junior Gold Classical Medal at the Houston YAGP Semi-Finals.
Our production team have been able to enhance Ashley’s costume wardrobe for the competition with a selection of bespoke leotard styles. Dansez has always been proud to assist talented young dancers on their journey to becoming professionals - it’s where our company began!!
We look forward to watching Ashley’s success in the coming years…….
now available ISTD EXAMINATION UNIFORM
exclusively at dansez
Working with the ISTD team and member teachers we have collaborated on the design of a wonderful new capsule collection. Made with the latest in sustainable high performance fabrics the ISTD recommended examination uniform is now right up to date with supporting the waste to wear revolution.
The collection also includes clothing for teachers, hoodies, T-shirts and tops. If you are a member teacher of ISTD please do get in touch with them as there are discounts available.