Ashley Bias-Johnson was born in Crowley, Louisiana, and raised in Missouri City, TX. She is the Owner and Creative Director of Studio V Dance with over 30 years of experience in Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. She began her training at Kids-N-Dance under Darlette Johnson-Bailey growing on to become a member of the LV Hightower High School Hi-Lites dance team where she served as both Lieutenant and Lt. Colonel. Her dance career continued as a member of the Dillard University Diamonds dance team in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ashley found her passion for teaching dance when she established the Missouri City Middle School Cougarettes dance team in 2005 which led the way for her to open Studio V Dance in 2012. For over 10 years, Ashley’s passion and dedication have led Studio V to multiple successes and awards including Best In Class Team, Technique Awards, Precision Awards, Highest Point Awards, Choreography Awards, Platinum and Double Platinum State and National Awards. As a tribute to Ashley's dedication to her community and dancers, In May of 2022, the city of Houston declared May 5th Studio V Dance Day. When not in the studio and community, Ashley is a full-time senior litigation paralegal at Abraham Watkins Law Firm, one of the most historical personal injury firms in the state of Texas. Of all the many hats she wears, the one Ashley is most proud of is being a mother to her 3 beautiful children, Mharlee, Marshall, and Mharlynn.
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Ashley V. Bias-Johnson
Our mission is to create a studio full of joy and to let every student know dreams really can come true. Carolyn’s Dance Land is a studio dedicated to teaching correct dance technique, theory, and terminology for beginning through advanced students of all ages. We do not believe in over inflated prices for a lot of show. We believe in teaching the basics of the art form to provide a solid foundation both mentally and physically. This foundation enables the student to understand and perform dance at any level. It allows the student to appreciate the true beauty of the art form.
Our students are our first priority. It is our goal that they receive a positive and excellent education in dance.
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At Carolyn’s Dance Land, our students are discovering and developing their artistic side, and this builds their confidence. We want them to walk away from every class knowing that they have worked hard.The Principles at Carolyn’s Dance Land are simple and clear. Arts education empowers and defines self- esteem, discipline, creativity, and self confidence. These principles will become a part of each student whether they pursue a professional career or not. This is for life. We are absolutely committed to using
music, costume, and dance to express our feelings and emotions. Dancing at Carolyn’s Dance Land promotes self-esteem, patience, hard work, endurance, physical fitness, artistic expression, respect, and the ability to accept criticism gracefully. We are honored that you have chosen Carolyn’s Dance Land as a place for your child to grow! Our Motto is “Dance like EVERYONE is watching.”
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