Meet Beyoncé's Ride-or-Die Dance Captain

Ashley Everett chose Beyoncé over The Juilliard School, and she doesn’t regret it one bit.
Get to know Beyoncé’s beloved dance captain, who has slayed by her side for over 10 years.
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[@delabritt3350]

Thank u ❤️

[@cherryberry1669]

Who's feeling her natural hair besides me

[@crystalnewman1700]

Love it

[@Tonia682]

Her hair is EVERYTHING!!

[@honeyisnatural5]

Cherry Berry I'm in love with it.

[@kennahunter]

Yes

[@dewanajohnson6028]

I have seen her with B for awhile. Is she the young lady that had red or burgundy hair?

[@Jay22B]

Living her dream WITHOUT any student loan debt...heck yea!!

[@yourocks2009]

JRB and she can always go back to school fuck yeah ❤️❤️

[@tiffanystrong3090]

Can somebody say early retirement 💸

[@Truthful_Goddess06]

I would've left too!! Lol

[@charaardrey5846]

Okaay

[@COSMICCFREQUENCY144]

And they don’t pay for food, they don’t spend a lot of money either. Food is catered, everything taken care of

[@memoir02]

Her hair gives me life! 😍

[@ifyoudontknownowyouknow5571]

AngieR Crawley yes!

[@lindavallot4685]

AngieR Crawley I know right?!

[@shizukagozen777]

AngieR Crawley Ikr !!!! 😻

[@stacyann1854]

Oh yeah👌

[@hoperashawn6049]

Right!!! I kept saying I love her hair throughout the whole video. lol

[@sierrastone9749]

How is this girl my age and off touring with Beyoncé. 😭 I can barely pay my phone bill.

[@taygreen5686]

I wouldn't say hard work she lucked up and came across the opportunity which is still a blessing

[@lisas5297]

Sierra Stone find your passion and be prepared when opportunity comes at know notice most important you define what success is Someone can always inspire you but you are the one who has to recognize your wings.

[@lisas5297]

Tay Green wrong when opportunity came she was prepared

[@taygreen5686]

Lisa Santiago um .. i never said she wasnt lol

[@pibblesribbles]

She started dancing since she was two. That's hardwork!!

[@officialjosephautry]

omg 12 hour rehearsals woow. bey works hard

[@seda3686]

12 to 20 hours a day 😭😭😭

[@officialjosephautry]

Damla omg wooow. She's so into her perfection. Her work ethic is unmatched

[@OneLoveRSR]

No... that's the DANCERS' rehearsals 8-12 hours.

[@officialjosephautry]

OneLoveRSR no it's everyone. Beyoncé, Band, singers, dancers, etc. watch the interview with her background singer (montina cooper) ... it's everyone

[@kuumih0]

OneLoveRSR No rehearsals involves everyone Beyonce, Dancers, Bands, Set director, production, legit everyone.

[@samross2784]

I remember when Ashley came along.😍 Her first tour was "The Beyoncé Experience" during the B'Day era and she's been there ever since. She's a big part of Bey's legacy at this point. Bey with no Ashley just wouldn't be right.

[@nakiaandrews225]

Sam Ross Facts!! Couldn't agree with you more

[@alexiscmouzan2642]

Sam Ross loyalty and I love it

[@shaniceallen5000]

Sam Ross

[@raspberrysoda]

Sam Ross I strongly agree

[@blanche8411]

Sam Ross 😂 never really noticed her

[@D__Cain]

Beyoncé is not the female Michael Jackson. She is Beyoncé.

[@bubblybuddy3441]

David Cuellar yes she is her own person. I hate when people compare celebrities -_-

[@77moonwalker77]

Of course she's not MJ. She's not as good as the legend King of Pop

[@D__Cain]

7moonwalker7 Go to sleep.

[@royalisaac3194]

7moonwalker7 She sings better than him tho

[@alexiscmouzan2642]

David Cuellar as far as legacy and trail Blazer goes yes

[@OneLoveRSR]

Ashley Everything! She's such a grounded diva with a gifted talent. Dance Captain means you know each and every last step to the entire dance catalog of the company (i.e. Beyonce). So you say "Greenlight!" Or say "Crazy in Love!" or say "Formation!" and Ashley has to know each and every move to any and all of those songs. That takes up a lottttt of gigabytes in that brain and muscle memory!

[@joycefoster3282]

Isn't Ashley the one who created the moves to each anyway??? If so , how she forget what she created?

[@zineb8494]

I didn't create nothing and I know all Beyonce's moves by heart lol. I wouldn't say I'm as good as Ashley in perfoming them, not even close lol. But I still know the moves 😂

[@kiaminaya5731]

Joyce Foster no, she might pitch moves that get put in but Beyonce takes in different choreographers to produce a dance. Check out her year 4 video when she talks about who run the worls

[@Sponsorship4u2]

Joyce Foster She has a choreographer.Ashleyis the dance captain she doesn't create the dance routines

[@mariaisabeljamilloroldan8557]

I know every move and i'm not even her backup dancer

[@cocoshenel]

She always had a mature face for her age.

[@shelsparkle2691]

How olds she

[@KayKay.1615]

@@shelsparkle2691 29

[@AmberSumerall]

I’m 29 and she looks twice as old as me.

[@nicoleraheem1195]

@strawberry_shortcake4life 😂😂😂😂😂Yep Stress Does That To Ya Ages You A Few Decades

[@SayWHAT314]

She does look a bit ages but she’s sill beautiful

[@theamethyst93]

I hope her dancers are paid well

[@AndyQuezadilla]

dominique007 im 100000 percent sure they are lol

[@TL123T]

I remember when les twins danced for her they were able to spend money like every week on designer clothes and jewelry. So I'm pretty sure her dancers are paid very well

[@accountabilityiskey]

It's Beyonce. C'mon now.

[@jessielastn6733]

She dances only for Beyonce and has been for years I would think she does

[@ronnierocketz]

must be if most of them been with her for more than a decade.

[@paranoidandroid1997]

She reminds me a little bit of Janet Jackson

[@sheksabubakar4604]

paranoidandroid1997 Me too

[@randomgames4805]

paranoidandroid1997 true

[@perrin1868]

Nahhh

[@shizukagozen777]

paranoidandroid1997 Totally.

[@Weaselattorney]

with a dash of Taraji P Hensen

[@queenkunta2115]

She even sounds like Bey!! I love them!!

[@mendyluthuli3008]

yes!!

[@brittfalker876]

I remember when she got engaged at Beyoncé’s STL tour stop.

[@KamalIsaiahMorales]

Unfortunately her and her fiancé broke up 😩

[@queenjazmine9393]

@@KamalIsaiahMorales why did they break up?

[@chrisholmes3791]

I was there in the audience it was a beautiful moment

[@hoosieraussis1]

Her hair is like a living organism itself. I live!

[@Autumn_Blessings]

I want Ashley to talk more about herself not just about beyonce

[@denisenoles3159]

Agree

[@Pices3370]

This is why she is forever the captain....

[@DesiLu4Life]

If I had the opportunity to go to college or spend the rest of my life singing for say Mariah Carey, I'd do the latter. Some opportunities don't come but once in a lifetime

[@joycefoster3282]

Have you been looking or ever get in touch with their public relations person or sent a video of what it is you can do to make them look better? Just wondering no need to respond.

[@scarlethottie3955]

Too bad , Ashley is doing what she loves to do & is getting paid for it. 😎

[@IvyJau]

I met Ashley in Frankfurt, Germany, when they were touring with Formation World Tour. She was the sweetest person ever! Even though I think lots of fans are asking for pictures or autographs, myself included, she still was super nice and we chatted for a minute, before they continued exploring the city. Stay awesome, Ashley. 💃🏼

[@YourDaddyLikesItxD]

Wish she would have talked more about herself, we know enough about Beyonce.

[@Introvertsan]

Agreed

[@Jamjar-iu3ji]

I was just about to say...

[@tashachanel4341]

L. A. It was about Beyoncé 🙄

[@BeautyQueen79]

I agree

[@ErestuPedro]

she wasn't ''talking about beyonce'', she was talking about her job. that's how she made her name, working with beyonce.

[@brenniquahill9898]

I miss Ashley so much on this tour.🥺

[@reneelewis9346]

She mad the best decision to work with Beyonce. That’s a one in a life time opportunity. She can always go back to school.

[@jblue04]

That’s beautiful and a true example of sisterhood and female empowerment. No one has ever pushed or motivated me to be better like another woman.

[@joymechell277]

She's absolutely gorgeous ❤️ can't believe she's been dancing for Beyoncé that long . What an amazing bond they must have 👌🏾 everywhere I see bey , I see this fiery red head doing her thing right beside her 🙌🏾

[@hotkisshoney]

Wow 17 in the green light music video. So talented and beautiful. 😭🙌🏾

[@sarahriley2928]

(at a job interview) Employer: do you have any special skills relavent to this position? Her: I danced with Beyoncé. Employer: holy shit when do you start

[@coreybrownCYoBrown]

Melanin and Kisses 😂😂😂

[@nichellerodriguez1524]

Lol.

[@SofiaCaparas]

There’s really no one else whose dancers are always on every single beat perfectly. As a former dancer it always blows me away. I love to see her dance captain getting the attention she deserves!

[@chayse.alexanvlogz3115]

I wish I could dance with Beyonce and Ashley as Beyonce is my inspiration and now Ashley is, they both beautiful and creative and wonderful people and they will do anything to live their dream. That is why they are my inspiration😊

[@alexiscmouzan2642]

Simply.Chayse.Alexandrea Vlogz well organized

[@therealrodney8561]

Simply.Chayse.Alexandrea Vlogz Keep working hard honey your Day is just around the bend I believe in your greatness!!!

[@AfricanGirl]

Simply.Chayse.Alexandrea Vlogz Same here!! lol U know

[@BritneyPatricia]

I’m loving this natural hair😍

[@RainyRunningRiver]

Yet Beyonce dosnt leave the house without a hair hat

[@smileyperlishia]

20 hr days!! That’s got to be tough. No room for error. That means Beyoncé wants perfection and only committed dancers that makes dancing their passion. You got to love it!!

[@ericabrito2766]

Yeeessss finally somebody gives some crédito to this girl, i've always loved her backup dancer!! 😍😍💕💕💕

[@pykesternatsume2540]

she's stunning!

[@anonimothy5979]

Her face really stood out in Sweet Dream and Put a Ring on it (might not be the song titles). She's an underrated beauty.

[@TheVivrantCatalog]

I started following Ashley before she started dancing for Beyoncé. She was incredible in her work.

[@ChandaOnly1]

Dedication, Hard Work, and Persistence... totally deserving !

[@jrainey4002]

Beyoncé will definitely leave a MJ level legacy behind her❤. Hopefully free of the scandal

[@heythatslia6595]

No just no

[@marajboy5402]

Jamaal Rainey yeah. I'm from europe and here beyonce is way bigger than MJ

[@Treybaile]

Bianca Dedans she The Most overrated Entertainer Alive , We Have people like Ciara , Chris Brown , Janet Jackson , & Bruno Who Are 100% Better

[@jrainey4002]

Bianca Dedans THANK U!!!!! Not to take away from anyone else's talent but what made Micheal was his stage presence and impact on pop culture. Beyoncé excels at both! There will NEVER be another MJ but she is up there with him.

[@Treybaile]

Bianca Dedans she is definitely not the female version on Michael Jackson that’s where you guys keep trying it period , she will never and I mean never have his stage presence , Beyonce is a singer not so much a dancer but can dance & Anyone I’ve mentioned is a far better dancer than her , she’s just a powerhouse vocalist but doesn’t mean Ciara , chris , Bruno, or Janet can’t sing

[@asalane20]

She’s such a lovely, confident, and down-to-earth person 🥰

[@ajAmyski]

Dancing on tour with Beyonce would be a dream come true 😱😍

[@briannabush8354]

So proud of her. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@thinktank2255]

Had she never auditioned, she wouldn’t be who she is today. Inspiring. ✌🏾👩🏽‍🦱🇺🇸

[@paulettea2208]

Thank you for this interview I've always wanted to know more about the dynamic Ashley, she's a BEAST! ❤️

[@adoredbyd]

I love her and I’ve loved her since the beginning. She’s freaking beautiful I just love her I can’t say it enough!

[@danariusm.4283]

I think you made a good move Ashley, keep living your best life and learning wonderful things from Beyoncé.

[@AwjeeASMR]

She is a beautiful and talented woman she was born for this !!

[@antoinettewallington8280]

So inspiring im suffering depression currentlty rn in my life, when I dance my feelings tend to STOP right in that moment I try to keep pushing myself day day that im worth something in this life and that is to be a dancer! Women like her inspire me to keep working towrds my dreams

[@trumpet5654]

Even if you don't match up to the so called standards of this life, you are worth more than you know. Once u believe u are a star, you'll start to act like one. Look beyond this place for true happiness.

[@WhereIsVeeTV]

Fabulous performer!! I'm in love with the big hair!!

[@DrBeeSpeaks]

Beautiful dancer!!! I love the way Beyoncé dances. Choreography is awesome. ❤️

[@ijeomaonyembi752]

What an absolutely gorgeous interview. Loved watching it 😃

[@rosastratton4169]

She's a beautiful, elegant, graceful, soft spoken woman, I love the way she talks and is obvious she has a lot of respect admiration for Beyoncé.

[@curtistinemiller1560]

Her hair is on point....Gorgeous....

[@MrAhmedrocks234]

Keep up the great content! I love your profile

[@gurimazreku6248]

You are doing a great job idol!!! I’m so proud of you!❤️

[@shonhunt5566]

Back in 2016 here in Nashville Tennessee my city born raised at the formation world tour both her and Bey waved and blew me a kiss they have blessed me til this day 🖤🖤

[@naomigg]

This makes me love Bey so much more... just beautiful

[@rinniemac8949]

You are beautiful and an amazing dancer. I was never a fan of hers until I watched the coachella performance live. It was like watching a murder on stage. I watched it in a trance from start to finish. Fan for life. She is the Queen for sure.

[@JoannaJadeToday]

Yes, it’s so good to hear u...I’ve always watched you dance with her👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@suzy8455]

So down to earth, in control and humble, a really inspiring watch. What a beautiful lady and great work ethic

[@devin9431]

Ok but those wand curls are life👍🏽

[@jeaniceservant3971]

Ashley is a very beautiful woman with a good career. I am proud of all she has accomplished with her team and BEYONCE ! 👏😭😍🎶🎶💃✨Good job! 👍🔥

[@MrN2Me28]

@winter and @Beatiful surprise, I really enjoy how you two dialogue. No one berated the other and y’all expressed your strong feelings. I love it!

[@IndigoChild777X]

Best job ever! You definitely made the right choice, can go to college any time.

[@Yannii220]

20 hour days ‼️😩❤️

[@cathybarnett6269]

I can't even do 20 minutes on the dance floor 😵😵😂

[@rizzyfierce]

LOVE HER!

[@stacies4192]

Right on Ashley. I am glad you followed you passion to dance! You have an amazing career, well paid and we all know your beautiful face! 😘

[@franss7554]

Everytime I see Bey dance on stage I see her & Ashley (usually right next to/behind her) as a team and it makes it even more satisfying to watch.❤️❤️❤️

[@pm0913]

I remember her from the DVD Beyonce experience that came out - where Beyonce turned 26. I remember her because she danced next to Beyonce as she performed Beautiful Liar, and I thought she was Shakira that dyed her hair back black. I was 6. I thought she didn't sing because he throat hurt and Beyonce cared enough about her vocal chords to let her just dance instead of fuck up her career over one song.

[@jesseg4206]

Promise Mitchell it was shakira dancing with Beyoncé

[@galexandra_]

UndeterminedName 😂😂😂😂😂

[@cliffosoro49]

I have always been intrigued by her

[@Cocohontas]

Wow amazing and so inspiring. Great choice to follow her dreams instead of continuing with school

[@tonyclaxton93]

We love you Ashley

[@V.aldete]

She amazing

[@robincarter6357]

Love you

[@msshygirl1015]

Awww so sweet. You are a true inspiration Ashley.

[@nickoserna90]

Love this!!! Go Ashley!!

[@mansasedanu-kwawu5122]

Michael Jackson is Michael Jackson. Goes for Bey too. Period.

[@barbiefunkyfaceb]

BEYONCE BRINGS BLACK BEAUTY MAGIC TO HER DANCE STAGE PERFORMANCES EVERY TIME. AND SO DID MJ. BOTH WITH STRONG FAMILY SUPPORT AND GOOD WORK ETHICS PERIOD....! FAMILY MATTERS PEOPLE PEACE & LOVE

[@DD_MENEN]

Dancing and no student loans to pay... this a a true life bliss story ✋😘not going to varsity was the best decision gurl

[@elleincloud]

Awn she is stunning what an amazing talent to share with the world ❤

[@bwrrock8951]

Where on earth 🌍 do you find such fantastic people that show love, loyalty and a amazing family? Sisters 👯 hood find me.

[@hotkisshoney]

Stop the comparison between Michael and her, that's old and tired. They're s both great in their own way and very different. Remember he was here first and paved the way first. ❤️

[@boulshyte8932]

ashley and beyonce laugh the same

[@michellerogers3312]

This is awesome sister's helping sister's, in camp on stage and beyond. Great that you've seen and worked with queen b before she was married before she became a mother and before j came along

[@karondukez3550]

You also played beyonce bestfriend in the music video heaven. Loved it.

[@gkrt2474]

Her hair when she dances is just so satisfying to watch!

[@angellg25]

she seems mad coo

[@nathanlamb26]

She touched my hand at the OTR II Glasgow, I’m blessed

[@carolinbeyer9979]

I love them so much omg

[@missmcintosh5316]

2019 beyonce will bring serious dance moves will be better than Micheal Jackson. I forsee her taking a part of all culture around the world. Aiming for global recognition in dances. She is phenomenal

[@elainewilliams362]

Nope sorry Me Micheal Jackson is in a world of his own. No comparison bey is great. But never compare her to Micheal Jackson. Bey will never be on that level at all.

[@AlexL001]

She sounds kinda like Beyoncé too! Wow

[@hashelliott3804]

💜 kudos to you, you are living your dream!

[@marcantoniodorado1258]

very glad to see you , I like you &, the way you dance , you're cool , nice person , very talented & lucky to be able to be in touch with Beyonce .

[@kingprince3793]

Fatima Robinson was is MOST of Aaliyah's videos as well.

[@geocyo8835]

The.KingPrince On IG Damn, whatever happened to Fatima? You never hear about her anymore.

[@moonchiljazzy]

I would say, and I always thought that she was to Tina Turner of our day instead

[@oneiluvkey]

jasmine Osborne ,,,,NOT EVEN TINA B IS B

[@xxrach]

But she doesn't deserve to be our Tina. She and Jay-Z blatantly disrespected her.

[@MM-dl9on]

Thank you

[@CherishedSoul]

Love the Sisterhood vibe…thanks for sharing

[@taniasudduth5003]

I love Ashley, I'm always looking for her when Beyonce performs.

[@talibmoore8537]

Beyonce should hire ciara...i want a beyonce and ciara song...uptempo dance song...with sone pop influence

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

She’s a stunningly gorgeous woman!!❤️

[@michellecena8159]

I’ve been a fan of Ashley for some time now. She’s so talented and seems very sweet and down-to-earth. She looks like herself and all, of course, but I, also, feel she has very similar physical features to both Taraji and Tianne King. I really enjoyed watching John Silver propose to her in the middle of Single Ladies. Perfect song for, well, self explanatory reason. A remarkable (as always) performance for the occasion. John and Ashley make for a stunning couple. Beyonce appeared so genuinely happy and (for lack of a better word) relatable as a supportive and awfully proud friend 🎤💍🙌🏻

[@Parisroam]

there will always be an ashley. even after this one.

[@ephrainarguello6471]

SHES SOOOO GORGEOUS OMGG😍😍

[@x.stolker2274]

Ashley is my favorite dancer from the Queen B team. I'll never forget the moment while the fwt single ladies that Ashley's lover proposed to her. Amazing 😍 my dream job but I can't dance 😂😭

[@maichai13]

Wow, we are the same age!

[@kikikokokiku6041]

27?