Instructor/Media Coordinator 

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Destiny Young was born in Loris, South Carolina and moved to Ashe County,
North Carolina at age five. She began dancing at a young age and trained for
eight years with Mrs. April. Destiny started assisting classes during her freshman
year of high school in 2012 and quickly discovered her passion for teaching and
choreography. She was named ASD’s Dancer of the Year in 2012 and received
the Fusion Dance Camp Scholarship four consecutive years, later training in
Chicago under renowned choreographers. She was also invited to participate
in “The New York Experience.” Destiny has trained with William Ladd and has
earned several choreography awards while creating multiple first-place overall
and title-winning routines. She holds a two-year business degree from Wilkes
Community College and has completed five years of Dance Masters of America
training along with SHIFT adjudication training.

Instructor

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My name is Ella Yelton and I danced at April’s School
of Dance for 15 years. I started dancing when I was 3
years old. At the age of 4 I was given the opportunity to
compete on the competition team. Where I competed
in jazz, tap, lyrical and hip hop. I am currently
attending Appalachian State University where I am
majoring in Elementary Education. Throughout my
dancing career at April’s I was awarded multiple first
place overalls, high scoring routines, photogenic
awards, title contestant awards, and multiple
scholarships. When I was 11 years old I was awarded
the “Be Discovered” scholarship from Star Talent. I
was also awarded “Dancer of the year” in 2018. Dance
has been such an influential part of my life and has
shaped me into the person I am today. I am now able
to lend my talent to teaching ballet, tap, tumbling and
hip hop. Watching children have fun while learning so
much, brings so much joy to my life.

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Ashtyn has 11 years of dance experience and is passionate
about sharing her love of movement with the next
generation of dancers. Throughout her training, she has
earned multiple competitive placements, medals, and
judges’ awards. Shaping both her performance skills and
artistry. She is SHIFT Adjudication Certified and continues to
expand her education through professional development
opportunities, including attending the Dance Realm Teachers
Conference, where she trained with industry professionals
and experienced educators. This summer, she will begin
training with the Dance Masters of America to further her
teaching knowledge and commitment to excellence in dance
education. She is excited to inspire confidence, creativity, and
a love for dance in each of her students.