It’s time to meet the last amazing woman behind Apolla. Aiesha Ashby is a native-born Texan, spent many years residing in Orange County, CA as a professional dancer, teacher and choreographer. Aiesha studied at the EDGE PAC, Millennium Studios and Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy; along with many fabulous accredited choreographers.
Aiesha has had the pleasure of working with and being in the Artistic presence of Gregory Hines, Lil Kim, Pink, Brook Hogan, Jaz Z, Snoop Dogg, Laurie Ann Gibson, Raven Simone, Jamie King, Acia Gray and Chloe Arnold to name a few. Aiesha has performed in the hit TV shows American Dreams, Pop Stars, Grammy Awards; Warner Bros featured film Living Out Loud and Sunset Gower feature film Between the Sheets. Aiesha also has international experience as a feature dancer for Korean Pop Singer Mi Sing A’s world tour.
Many years ago, Aiesha started Image Dance Explosion, a Texas-based company that offers convention/workshop type classes, which caters to all dancers from all walks of life and all ranges of experience; Beginner to Advance levels. While living in Orange County, CA Aiesha also co-founded Impulse Dance Productions studio.
Aside from Aiesha dance career not only is she a registered ACE Certified Personal trainer and a Certified BBS Fitness trainer but Aiesha has also had the pleasure of being able to discover the world of fashion and design. While living in Orange County, CA she was able to work with Wet Seal Inc as a visual merchandiser director and Interior Designers Inc where she discovered a new love for details. Aiesha is the inspiration to Apolla's stylish dancer socks.
Aiesha moved back to Texas where she continues to strive for excellence while choreographing, instructing and mentoring with amazing people and a wonderful groups of young dancers from all over. Aiesha believes reaching new heights in the Arts can be achieved by anyone through hard work, an ethical approach and an optimistic sense of what is yet to come.
Aiesha most recent adventure is becoming one of the Co Founders and Director of Creative Design for Apolla Performance Wear, a brand that will change the way all dancers communicate with their bodies.
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Apolla Performance … not Apollo! Have you seen that dance sock with the alpha on the back of those black, nude or teal socks at a convention? Or maybe that open heel sock that is sleek and supportive? You have found what you are looking for! All of Apolla Shocks are dance socks that are as durable or more so than any other dance shoe or dance sock on the market. What is truly remarkable about them is the sports science technology to make these high quality compression dance socks that have arch support, ankle stability, and energy absorption. All of our Shocks also have the option of our amazing invisible customizable traction! The traction makes these dance socks have the perfect grip when you need it, but allows for gliding. All Apolla Shocks also are anti-microbial and moisture-wicking. They are the revolutionary dance sock that will replace your dance shoes and dance socks… there is an Apolla Shock for every style, floor, class and convention!