Ashley Valdes
Ashley Valdes is a Los Angeles native born and raised in the Echo Park neighborhood. She is a first-generation Latina of Mexican-Salvadoran parents. Ashley received her Bachelor's degree in Global Politics from Mount Saint Mary's University of Los Angeles. She is currently pursuing her post-graduate degree in Humanities with a focus in History. She is an educator, academic manager, and educational consultant.
Updated December 2023
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The Little Match Girl — Debut Ballet Performer Yurino Niyama
Dec. 6, 2023 • Ashley Valdes
From the very young age of three, Yurino Niyama has always known she wanted to be a ballet dancer. As she prepares for her debut performance at Pacific Ballet Dance Theater as The Little Match Girl, in Glendale, CA on December 9, 2023, Yurino Niyama has perfected the art of ballet through intense training and great mentorship. Born in Miyakonojo city in Miyazaki-ken and raised in Fukuoka, Japan, Yurino was encouraged by her family to excel in various creative outlets. …
