Bio
Ashley Beyers is a South African dancer best known as one of the Top 16 contestants on the second season of the SABC1 reality competition So You Think You Can Dance, in 2010.
So You Think You Can Dance Q&A
City
Johannesburg
Profession
He is a dancer, works for a marketing group, makes music and teaches kids.
Dance history
He has been dancing for 18 years. He is a proper b-boy that made South African champion in popping three years in a row. He has also danced for local musicians Jamali, HHP and many more.
Why should Ashley be SA's favourite dancer
He eats, sleeps and lives dance. It's his life. It has also helped him stay out of trouble, God gave him the talent so he is going to do what he does best and that is to dance.
Favourite dance genre
Popping, b-boying, house and kwaito
Dance accolades/trophies/titles
South Africa's popping champion three years in a row
Exergize Dance Competition SADTA – Dancer of the Year
Respect Competition - All Styles Las Vegas competition
What would you do with the quarter of a million rand prize money
He would buy his mother a house and go back to school.
What makes him stand out in the competition?
Since he is the only b-boy on the show, he is hoping on his b-boying, popping and kwaito to show how different he is as a person.
Family background
He comes from a hard life growing up, but Dance is his Saviour.
Audition process
He auditioned in his city, Johannesburg.
Profession if not dancing
He would be singing and making music.
Impression of the South African dance scene
Street dancing and contemporary.
What would winning So You Think You Can Dance mean to Ashley?
It would mean the world to him is to be South Africa's favourite dancer.
Inspiration
His mother, his granny and his two brothers want to be just like him, so he does his best for them.
What makes him happy
Dance and knowing that he has people that love him.
Message for potential fans
Work hard for what you want and never give up because God never gave up on you.
South African charity close to his heart
SPCA