Community
The Alaska Community is where artistry meets connection. We shine a light on local dancers, gymnasts, skaters, educators, and creators, weaving together the stories that make Anchorage’s movement culture thrive. This is our collective stage—curated, inspiring, and always evolving.
Teacher Feature
Meet Ms. Ashlyn
Ms. Ashlyn has been dancing since she was four and began competing at the age of five. She is pursuing a major in business management and minor in dance to one day open her own dance studio. She has choreographed many theatrical productions around town with companies such as Anchorage Community Theatre, Alaska Theatre of Youth, A.J. Dimond High School, and Triumvirate Valley Productions. She is a dance teacher at Alaska Dance Theatre and Eagle River Ballet teaching tap, jazz, and acro.
We asked Ms. Ashlyn to tell us some fun things about herself! Here is what she said.
What is your favorite dancewear?
”Anything warm! Love the dance booties”
And your favorite warm winter drink?
“Chai with eggnog”
Do you have any advice for dancers?
“Dance for the love of it, and don’t let anyone take that from you!”
Holiday Ambassadors
AJ is a passionate young Musical Theatre performer who lights up every room with her hard work, kindness, and genuine love for the stage. Whether she’s singing, dancing, or stepping into a new character, she brings joy, dedication, and infectious energy to every rehearsal. AJ is thrilled to represent Allegra & Co. this season and to share her love of storytelling, creativity, and performance with the community.
For her, dance isn’t just an activity. It’s where she feels most herself. After starting dance and gymnastics at age 4, she’s spent the last decade growing within Alaska’s performing arts community and dances with Barbara’s School of Dance. Now 14, she uses movement to express every emotion and stay connected to the world around...
Dancing since 18 months old and training at Studio Pulse since age 4, she has grown up in the Alaskan arts community. She loves connecting with dancers who share her passion and is proud to support a dance store that’s body-inclusive and truly cares for Alaskan performers. Genevieve trains in a huge variety of dance styles...
This little fashionista was born in Germany and began dancing when she was just three years old. She is now part of her school’s ballet club and dances with Anchorage Classical Ballet Academy. She loves taking the stage for school performances, the Nutcracker, and spring recitals. Dance has taught her discipline and how to work with...
She is a figure skater who loves sharing high-quality athletic wear and inspiring others in her community. She competes in all three ISI competitions in Alaska, Top of the World (USFS), ISI Worlds, and recently Skate SF in California. Outside the rink, she plays violin in Advanced Orchestra and brings the resilience she learned from...
She is a multi talented 6-year-old dancer AND figure skater from Anchorage who loves sharing her passion with others. She enjoys performing in shows and competitions and has made many friends and mentors in the Alaskan skating and dance community. When she’s not on the ice, Margot spends time outside in nature and loves ballet, tap, and running.
Maddy is a 9-year-old dancer who loves to move and express herself on stage. For the past four years she’s grown up in Alaska’s performing arts community, forming close friendships and performing in two different productions of The Nutcracker. She’s also competed at multiple dance conventions. Raised in Anchorage, Maddy spends her...
I love dance, and I’m so excited to have a dance shop here in Anchorage. Supporting Allegra & Co. and telling others about it means a lot to me. This is my sixth year dancing, and I’ve always been drawn to ballet, but I fell in love with modern two years ago. I currently dance at Studio 49 and am really enjoying acro and hip...
She loves sharing her joy and passion for dance with everyone she meets. To her, the dance community is a special place where people come together to move, connect, and spread happiness. Dancing since the age of two, she enjoys ballet, pointe, jazz, and musical theatre—but tap will always be her favorite. When it comes to dancewear, you’ll usually find her in skirts, cozy cardigans, and her favorite pair of tap shoes.
“I first heard about Allegra & Co. through dancers at Alaska Dance Theatre and was drawn to its heart for community. Dancing at ADT for 10 years and now part of the performing company, I train in ballet, pointe, and contemporary and perform at NUVO and studio productions each year. I’m proud to represent a brand that uplifts dancers and celebrates the special connections within Alaska’s dance community.”
Malia has had a lifelong passion for ballet and the arts, dancing since she was around two years old. With a caring and generous heart, she truly embodies what the dance community represents—love, encouragement, and lifelong friendships that become a second family. This past summer, she also explored a new style by taking a K-Pop dance class, continuing to grow her love for movement and the arts. 💕
Eliara is excited about modeling opportunities and supporting small businesses that make Alaska’s arts community so special. She’s been dedicated to gymnastics, dance, and theater since the age of four—first as a gymnast, then a hip-hop dancer, and always as a kind, goofy theater kid at heart. She’s competed in gymnastics both in...
Isabella loves dance, and being part of the dance community has inspired her to grow and connect with other dancers. She began in gymnastics but always dreamed of dancing, starting last year in tap and acro before adding ballet this year. Through summer classes and a welcoming environment, she’s gained confidence, made great friends, and continues to fall in love with dance. 💗
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