Jackson State University has selected alumnus Chloé Ashley as director of the JSU Prancing J-Settes.
Ashley, a native of Jackson and graduate of Murrah High School, was trained in ballet, modern and jazz at Power Academic and Performing Arts Complex. She obtained a bachelors degree in economics from Jackson State University while performing in the Sonic Boom of the South marching band as a member and captain of the Prancing J-Settes.
Ashley is currently pursuing a master’s degree in dance education from New York University. Aside from her studies in New York, she has choreographed, taught and performed various genres of dance ranging from ballet to East African. In May, she will perform at Radio City Music Hall.
The Sonic Boom of the South released a statement on its website, www.sonicboomofthesouth.com: “We are pleased to welcome Ms. Chloé Ashley as the next Director of the famous Prancing J-Settes. We are also confident the J-Settes are now poised to soar to even higher heights.”
Ashley will return to campus after completion of her studies in May at New York University.
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Congrats!
This has already been posted in the college forum and there is one in the dancers forum, why u post this here???
this is a disaster in the making to pick a young chic who sucked her one year as captain says alot about the direction j state going in now. i cant see how those girls gonna have much respect for her being she isnt that much older than themand im sure alumni will prolly be like bitch please
Even tho your post was in poor taste and class...urgh!! i kinda understand what you mean tho. I am glad that hopefully the J-settes will receive some fresh new talented ideas and perspectives, BUT, it is already hard enough getting the young ladies together on ONE ACCORD between EACH OTHER. Throw in a director who is only a few years older, and sometimes the "UTMOST RESPECT" factor is not there AS MUCH.
Love or hate Ms. Worthy, she kept them girls in line and they DARE NOT disrespect her, from what I understand. Same with Ms. Roche with the Dolls. Same with Coach G with the Motion. The older advisors/directors usually garner a little bit more respect, just do to the shear age difference.
I believe this factor is what led to such a turmoil year with the Stingettes. Younger directors/coordinator are great for young, fresh talent and moves, but not so great for RESPECT. You start looking at them more as a FRIEND, instead of a BOSS.
But with the help of the band director, I hope they can pull off a great year!!!!!!
Also, from what I understand, there is DEFINITELY a SUPRISE in the works for the Dolls this upcoming year! hehe
Damont Griffin said:
Well it depends on how hands-on they are. Ms. Roche for the Dolls teaches NO choreography whatsover. She brings IDEAS and suggestions, and helps get the money together...thats IT.
I think JoJo for the Stingettes had a much larger part on her group. Just like the Golden Delight director/coordinator plays a larger part as well, from fitness/boot camp to practice, uniforms, etc
Aquann Smith said:
When you don't know what's going on, keep for idiotic opinions to yourself. Congrats Chloe! Ready to see what she brings to the table. Anybody that KNOWS Chloe, knows what she can do. But when you're on the outside looking in, you don't know sh....nothing.
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