ASHLEY LARACEY

ASHLEY LARACEY

“spellbinding” “mesmerizing” “ravishing”
— The New York Times

BALLERINA — COACH — TEACHER — PRIVATE LESSONS — MODEL — ACTRESS

BALLERINA — COACH — TEACHER — PRIVATE LESSONS — MODEL — ACTRESS

ABOUT ASHLEY

Ashley Laracey is a Soloist dancer with New York City Ballet, an in-demand teacher, actress, model, and mother of twins. She is available to teach private ballet lessons in the NYC-area.

Ashley has performed dozens of leading roles in NYC and internationally, including seminal ballets, such as The Nutcracker, Concerto Barocco, Stravinsky Violin Concerto, Symphony in Three Movements, The Goldberg Variations, The Sleeping Beauty, and 65 other principal roles at New York City Ballet. She is a founding board member of BalletCollective.

She has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Pointe Magazine, Dance Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, CR Fashion Book, campaigns for Aritzia and Thakoon, Avenue Magazine, CBS Morning News, and PBS, among others.

Ashley holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology from Fordham University. She can be seen as a principal dancer in an upcoming Amazon Prime series.

PRIVATE BALLET LESSONS IN NEW YORK CITY

Ashley takes an individualized approach focused on each student and their family’s goals, whether preparing for an upcoming audition, refining their technique, a post-vacation tune up, or simply for the joy of dancing.

With a focus on discretion, Ashley preserves her client’s privacy. She has trained dancers across the country at several of the most prestigious dance academies in the nation.

  • "I cannot speak highly enough about Ashley Laracey and the incredible impact she has had on my daughter’s growth as a dancer and as a person."

    Parent of Student

  • "Her technical expertise is unmatched, but it’s her emotional intelligence, patience, and commitment to her students’ well-being that truly sets her apart. "

    Parent of Student

  • "A true mentor, offering guidance not only in technique, but also in life. Ballet is hard; the ballet world is complicated.  Her support went far beyond the studio—Ashley was always there to listen, offer encouragement, and help my daughter navigate both the ups and downs of her dance journey."

    Parent of Student

  • “Her influence has been transformative, not just in dance, but in shaping my daughter’s confidence, resilience, and passion. We are so incredibly grateful for everything she has done.”

    Parent of Student

  • Her approach to teaching is exceptional, connecting with students at every level. Whether beginners or advanced dancers, Ashley has an incredible ability to meet each dancer where they are and inspire them to push further.

    Parent of Student