the hosttess of The Dance Photography Workshop, a global community combining the art of Ballet with the art of photography, Ashleigh Wilson has visited our Hill 7 “light wall” stage for series of breathtaking photogrpahs.
“Originally hailing from a farm in the Gauteng Province in South Africa, Ashleigh grew up in Cape Town, finishing her academic studies before pursuing Classical Ballet training full time. She danced in Swan Lake, Coppelia, La Bayadere and other prolific works at the Semper Opera Ballet in Germany upon graduation from Martin Schönbergs Ballet Theatre Afrikan Academy. She then performed for Germanys Television Ballet and toured throughout Europe. She joined Peter Schaufuss Ballet in London, performing as a soloist in the 2013 season which toured Denmark. She was an original cast member in Grammy nominated Inala: A Zulu Ballet which featured fellow South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and dancers from Rambert and the Royal Ballet. This toured throughout the UK in 2014 and 2015 and went to Moscow, Russia as well as being featured on the Royal Variety Performance. She now performs around the world with The International Arts Collective (Previously London Contemporary Ballet Theatre). She recently launched an Online Fitness Platform which helps busy people mindfully sustain their goals. She continues to teach, perform and work on creative projects living in LA, California with her husband and rescue dog, Lady Margherita. ”
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Studio Hill 7 also known as a rain-room stage, offers unique experience for photographers to capture images in a wet environment”. Equipped with one of a kind shower system, now you can shoot models in the “rain” against white/black backdrops. For more information visit stage Hill 7 on our website.