ABOUT THE STUDIO

It Factor Dance runs youth dance programs (ages 3–18) in partnership with the City of Miami Gardens Parks and Recreation. Teaching all dance styles including Jazz, Ballet, Strength & Conditioning, HBCU Danceline, Hip Hop and Modern.

At It Factor, we don’t just teach dance; we teach students star quality, performance, that “it” factor. We create dancers that command a room. This essence should be represnted in the way It Factor presents itself in the market. Fabulous and Divalicious.

MEET OUR

Owner

Ashley Monet

DANCE EDUCATOR | PERFORMER | ADVOCATE

Ashley Monet is a dance educator, performer, and arts advocate with over 20 years of training across hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet, modern, pointe, and strength & conditioning. She is a graduate of Alabama State University, earning her BFA in Dance.

With 10 years of teaching experience, Ashley has taught in both local studios and the public school system, where she continues to champion the importance of arts education. She currently teaches at Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science and has founded dance programs at Langston Hughes High School, the Metro Atlanta YMCA, and Kids Time Learning Academy. As a performer, she has appeared in music videos, festivals, and concerts with artists including the MAKO Girls and Sami Thompson, and spent two seasons with the College Park Skyhawks, serving as team captain during her final season.

Fluent in ASL and committed to arts and sports advocacy, Ashley aims to expand opportunities for young artists, strengthen fine arts programs in public schools, and continue growing her performance career through local and travel-based work.

Instructors

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Lauren Elder

Teaching: Monday Night Hip Hop, Wednesday Night Jazz and Tap (Prime Stars)

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