ASHLEY LINDSEY
A BIOCOSTAL CHOREOGRAPHER, DIRECTOR, AND EDUCATOR
Recognized for his captivating and versatile movement invention, visionary direction, and commitment to nurturing the next generation of performers. His professional career began in 2007 when he was invited to join the Limón Dance Company. During his time with the company, he performed for countless audiences across five continents. He later performed with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company and Helen Simoneau Danse and featured in notable commercial projects like the film Bolden, New York Fashion Week, and national commercials for Target and ESPN.
As a choreographer, his work spans a diverse range of mediums, from concert stages to commercial projects, operas, and films. His choreography has been commissioned by Charlotte Ballet II, Limón II, Chapman University, Elon University, and his alma mater, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA). His work has been presented at the Peridance Salvatore Capezio Theater in New York City and showcased at renowned events like the Reverb International Dance Festival, Capezio Ace Awards, Dance for Life Festival in Los Angeles, and the White Wave International Dance Festival.
In 2022, Ashley co-founded GRADY x ASHLEY CREATIVE with longtime friend and collaborator Grady Bowman. Together, they form a dynamic choreography and directing duo known for crafting innovative and visually stunning work for Broadway, off-Broadway, regional theater, TV/film, opera, circus, and dance companies.
In the realm of film, Ashley and Grady have choreographed, produced, and directed several dance films, including DWELLING, LIKE SUGAR, and The Way Back. These films have been official selections at festivals such as the BronzeLens Film Festival, ADF’s Movies By Movers, Greensboro Dance Film Festival, and ReThink Film Festival and have been featured on Dancefilmmaking.com and DanceMagazine.com.
Ashley was appointed Artistic Director of UNCSA’s Summer Dance Intensive in 2019 and joined the UNCSA School of Dance faculty in 2021 as a visiting guest professor. Additional teaching credits include Duke University, Elon University, Steps on Broadway, The Limón Institute, Kanyok Arts Initiative, Regional Dance America, and workshops in Japan, Bermuda, China, and Mexico.