Ashley Cantrell
ADA Instructor

Ashley Cantrell grew up in Austin, Texas and started dancing at the age of 2. She quickly excelled at her passion and was invited to join Alisa's Dance Academy's competitive team, Austin Dance Elite, at the age of 7 and the prestigious pre-professional team, Protégée at the age of 12. Throughout her time on ADE, she performed and competed in nationally known conventions and competitions winning awards that included, “Teen Dancer of the Year” Title Winner, State Champion, and numerous overall first place awards. She was also chosen to perform solo roles including Clara and the first casted Angel Queen in the Westlake Nutcracker Spectacular. While attending Westlake High School, Ashley served in numerous leadership roles including 2nd Lieutenant Officer on the Westlake Hyline Dance Team and was a staff member at Alisa’s Dance Academy as a dance instructor. Ashley graduated from the University of Arkansas where she continued her dance instruction at a studio in Bentonville and was chosen as Co-Captain to choreograph and perform in her sorority’s annual charity dance competition. She is excited to be back in Austin at Alisa’s Dance Academy to share her love of choreography, dance, and teaching while hoping to be an inspiration to others.