Ashley Lopez contortion solo, Jam Ballah NW 17

2017 instructor Ashley Lopez performs at the JamBallah Showcase, at the Artist s Repertory Theatre in Portland, OR. She is an internationally touring artist and instructor. Ashley found herself greatly inspired by the the message of Mos Def s Quiet Dog (the second song in this set), and it led her to create a piece about allowing oneself to be totally authentic to one s passion and philosophy as one sheds the burden of imaginary boundaries. MUSIC: Asos Model Crush by Dné, an