Ashley Gledhill
Princess Cruises dance captain · SYTYCD top 50 TJB teacher
“I aim to inspire others, just as I was inspired.”
Growing up in Bunbury, my passion for dance was sparked at Top Jazz Ballet, where my journey began. At 12 I joined an international tour to Japan, which deepened my love of performing.
Over the years I've been lucky to perform on many stages and in many competitions. Reaching the finals of the ABC's Strictly Dancing with my dance partner April and making the Top 50 of Channel 9's So You Think You Can Dance taught me a lot about dedication and resilience. Being scouted at 17 at a Perth competition opened doors to tours across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and five years as Dance Captain with Princess Cruises let me see the world through dance.
After a decade managing dance studios in Melbourne, I felt a strong pull back to where it all started: Top Jazz Ballet. Now, as a teacher and choreographer, I aim to inspire others just as I was inspired. As an examiner for the Asia Pacific Dance Association and an adjudicator for international competitions and events, I give back to the dance community that has given me so much.
Living the motto "Life is an audition", I approach every opportunity with openness and dedication. I'm deeply grateful for the journey dance has taken me on, and for the training and support from Top Jazz Ballet that has guided me along the way.