Ashleigh Herndon
Choreography
As a choreographer, Ashleigh's approaches dance as a means to enhance and communicate the story telling in theatrical mediums. Her specialties include the collaboration and development of new work, plays with dance and movement, musical theatre, and children's productions.
Ashleigh also loves conducting research and recreating Western historical social dances from Renaissance court dances to present.
Choreography Resume
Highlights:
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Choreographed Cyclops: A Rock Opera for NYMF with Psittacus Productions
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Collaborated with director NJ Agwuna as choreographer the play "what she found" for FRIGID festival and won "Best Movement" for the festival.
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Resident choreographer with Rising Sun Performance Company (Speakeasy, Stripper Lesbians, Crapshoot)
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Choreographed and worked with puppeteer Jennifer Barnhart on A True History (workshop-Vineyard Theatre)
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Ashleigh was a guest choreographer for the Gotham Girls Roller Derby's Jeerleaders half time show
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Directed and choreographer numerous children's theatre productions including Matilda, The Little Mermaid Jr, Annie Jr, High School Musical 2 Jr, Hairspray Jr, Legally Blonde Jr, and Seussical
