Meet Beyoncé's Ride-or-Die Dance Captain

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[@delabritt3350]

Thank u ❤️

[@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

[@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?

[@memoir02]

Her hair gives me life! 😍

[@ifyoudontknownowyouknow5571]

AngieR Crawley yes!

[@lindavallot4685]

AngieR Crawley I know right?!

[@shizukagozen777]

AngieR Crawley Ikr !!!! 😻

[@stacyann1854]

Oh yeah👌

[@hoperashawn]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@mariaisabeljamilloroldan8557]

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

[@brandivosmith]

No she didn’t create them

[@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

[@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. 💃🏼

[@theamethyst93]

I hope her dancers are paid well

[@ActingAndy]

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.

[@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 🙌🏾

[@queenkunta2115]

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

[@mendyluthuli3008]

yes!!

[@jessinthecomments]

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.

[@hoosieraussis1]

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

[@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

[@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. 😎

[@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.

[@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

[@brittfalker876]

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

[@KamalMorales]

Unfortunately her and her fiancé broke up 😩

[@queenjazmine9393]

@@KamalMorales why did they break up?

[@chrisholmes3791]

I was there in the audience it was a beautiful moment

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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

[@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....

[@BritneyPatricia]

I’m loving this natural hair😍

[@RainyRunningRiver]

Yet Beyonce dosnt leave the house without a hair hat

[@ericabrito2766]

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

[@brenniquahill9898]

I miss Ashley so much on this tour.🥺

[@pykesternatsume2540]

she's stunning!

[@ChandaOnly1]

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

[@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.

[@asalane20]

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

[@Vivrancy]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@Whitechapelchap]

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.

[@AwjeeASMR]

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

[@DrBeeSpeaks]

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

[@JustSayLette_16]

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

[@briannabush8354]

So proud of her. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@danariusm.4283]

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

[@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

[@happygal_g]

UndeterminedName 😂😂😂😂😂

[@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

[@MrAhmedrocks234]

Keep up the great content! I love your profile

[@ajAmyski]

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

[@suzy8455]

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

[@curtistinemiller1560]

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

[@ijeomaonyembi752]

What an absolutely gorgeous interview. Loved watching it 😃

[@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!

[@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.

[@thinktank2255]

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

[@WhereIsVeeTV]

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

[@JoannaJadeToday]

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

[@Etedlav]

She amazing

[@iddahnganga718]

The title should be "meet Ashley, Beyoncé's dance captain"

[@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

[@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.❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@tonyclaxton93]

We love you Ashley

[@fortunateaura]

Ok but those wand curls are life👍🏽

[@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 🎤💍🙌🏻

[@boulshyte8932]

ashley and beyonce laugh the same

[@nathanlamb26]

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

[@Yannii220]

20 hour days ‼️😩❤️

[@catbee6269]

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

[@shaybaeevolve119]

I see Patience from All American and Ashanti in her face, she is so beautiful. ♥️

[@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

[@IndigoChild777X]

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

[@cliffosoro49]

I have always been intrigued by her

[@msshygirl1015]

Awww so sweet. You are a true inspiration Ashley.

[@kayè5316]

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.

[@ephrainarguello6471]

SHES SOOOO GORGEOUS OMGG😍😍

[@gkrt2474]

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

[@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 😂😭

[@AlexL001]

She sounds kinda like Beyoncé too! Wow

[@pinkchilldivestmentor]

She’s a great dancer she’s got a great style & a great attitude

[@rizzyfierce]

LOVE HER!

[@jadehulse9535]

My boyfriend and I saw her perform with Beyonce in St. Louis in 2016 where she was proposed to on stage! It was super exciting and I wasn't expecting it at all

[@angellg25]

she seems mad coo

[@bwrrock8951]

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

[@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.

[@purple00k]

She sounds so incredibly humble

[@PrinceSmithActor]

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.

[@MystiqueMano]

Ive always been a fan of these two dancers who are seen in most of Beyoncé’s videos

[@Redd91ful]

welp, not anymore

[@lovelylenay]

Her hair is absolutely gorgeous 🥰

[@batmanlikespizza2541]

Where's the rest of her sweatshirt?

[@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! 😘

[@taniasudduth5003]

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

[@gigimargal9234]

My hair is super straight... And im obsessed w her hair 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 its gorgeous!!!! 💞

[@Parisroam]

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

[@karondukez3550]

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

[@robincarter6357]

Love you

[@modolief]

Amazing person ....

[@maichai13]

Wow, we are the same age!

[@kikikokokiku6041]

27?

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

She’s a stunningly gorgeous woman!!❤️

[@ellimarks1407]

So I have a question, does Beyonce pay hourly? Because I basically heard that you get paid a lot of overtime. If so where can I sign up?? I'm available to start now!!

[@Rakim8]

Elli Marks I doubt hourly, I just can't see how logistically that would work. I'd say their contract is a more in line with a salary based on a certain amount of hours and anything over that i.e. overtime, is paid in blocks. Bear in mind while touring they're not paying for anything (travel, accomm, food) so I'd say they're well looked after. Would love to know what Beyoncé's tour budget is (and no it wouldn't be all her money she's way too smart).

[@nielsenmakaba5777]

She pays weekly....like most touring principal dancers their rates go from 2k-3kplus weekly depending on your Name...they get per diem...Ashley has a huge following and has been with Bey for over 10 years so she's getting paid very well....heck the girl drives a Mercedes.....

[@kendallcadence2163]

Nielsen Makaba I think that is untrue. I think her dancers are getting paid more than that lol. She gave them 250,000 bonus. So I doubt they were only getting 2k a week

[@talonniehunt7941]

Elli Marks im more than sure the pay is super great not to mention benefits and perks. Only possible down side to the job. Is during the dances all eyes are on. Beyonce

[@elleincloud]

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

[@Xavier-Valentino]

Point blank... Michael Jackson is the greatest male performer EVER and Beyonce is the greatest female performer EVER!!!!!