Ashley Lew

YAGP NYC Finals Gold Medalist

Bio

ASHLEY LEW started her ballet training at Southland Ballet Academy at the age of 8, under the direction of Salwa Rizkalla and Hanna Przyludzka-Karacic. She was also coached by Alla Khaniashvili. At the age of 12, she won the gold medal at Youth America Grand Prix Finals in NYC where she accepted a full scholarship to study at the Princess Grace Academy in Monaco. Other awards include 2021 National YoungArts Finalist Winner, 2020 Los Angeles Music Center Grand Prize, 2020 YAGP Grand Prix in San Diego, 2016 Youth Grand Prix in LA, 2015 Hope Award in LA and top 12 in NYC Finals, 2019 Laguna Dance Festival Scholarship Recipient, Honorable Mention Spotlight 2018. Scholarships include Royal Ballet School, Princess Grace Academy, Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Ellison Ballet, and School of American Ballet. Ashley is a Brand Ambassador and model for Discount Dance, Pressed Juicery & Flexistretcher. Nothing makes her happier than spreading joy through dancing.