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Assistant Professor
Theatre & Dance University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Ashley Dobrogosz Pronounce my name Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Assistant Professor

Theatre & Dance

Specialty area(s)

Dance, Choreography

Brief biography

Ashley is in her fourth year as the dance faculty at UW-L. As the dance faculty, she advises the dance minor program. Ashley earned her MFA in Dance from the University of Arizona and her BFA from Radford University. At UW-L, Ashley is the director of choreography for the UWL dance concert, Art in Motion. She was also the choreographer for UW-L musicals including Cabaret, James and the Giant Peach, Cinderella, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. She is a member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and the Wisconsin Dance Council (WDC). Ashley is currently working on a teaching certification in the Ailey-Horton dance technique through The Ailey School.

Ashley's teaching philosophy is centered around breaking the stigma that dance must be competitive. The media often portrays dance as an exclusive, toxic, cut-throat environment. However, dance should be for everyone. Dance can be a joyful experience without minimizing hard work and dedication.

Current courses at UWL

Fall '25: Composition of Dance, Tap 1, Musical Theatre Dance 2

Education

MFA University of Arizona

BFA Radford University

Career

Teaching history

UWL: Foundations of Dance, Ballet 1, Ballet 2, Jazz 1, Tap 1, Modern 1, Modern 2, Musical Theatre Dance 1, Musical Theatre Dance 2, Improvisation, Composition of Dance, History of Dance. 

University of Arizona: Jazz 1, 2, & 3, Tap 1 & 2, Modern 1 & 2, Improvisation

Professional history

Ashley danced professionally with Dancin’ Unlimited Jazz Dance Company, Dance Art Theater, and Exhale Dance Tribe. She has worked with choreographers such as Jon Lehrer, Tiffanie Carson, Marilyn York, Missy Lay-Zimmer Hubbard, and Andrew Hubbard.

Ashley received her MFA from the University of Arizona, studying under Sam Watson, Michael Williams, and Tammy Dyke-Compton. She received her BFA from Radford University, studying under Amy VanKirk, Bob Boross, and danah bella.

Ashley is a member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and the Wisconsin Dance Council (WDC). She is currently working on a teaching certification in the Ailey-Horton dance technique through The Ailey School.

Kudos

presented

Nic Barilar, Michelle Collyar, Jesse Curvin, Ashley Dobrogosz, David Harlan, Laurie Kincman, Amanda Kolbe, Nate Mohlman, Kathryn Moran, Gregory Parmeter and Anna Wooden, all Theatre & Dance, presented "Cabaret" as the final production in the 2024-2025 season on April 25 in La Crosse. The production, directed by Nic Barilar, featured the work of Musical Director Kathryn Moran; Choreographer Ashley Dobrogosz; Scenic Designer Mandy Kolbe; Technical Director Nate Mohlman; Costume Designer Anna Wooden; Sound Designer & Engineer David Harlan; Projections Designer Laurie Kincman; Fight Director Greg Parmeter; Scene Shop Supervisor Dylan Curvin; and Costume Shop Supervisor Michelle Collyar. The creative team also included students Sage Goetsch, stage manager; Avery Weston, dramaturg; Ozzy Glazer, props designer; Connor Pangburn, sound designer; and Alumna Tracy Joe, lighting designer. It ran April 25-May 4, 2025 in Toland Theatre.

Submitted on: April 28

directed

Ashley Dobrogosz, Theatre & Dance, directed "Art in Motion" on Nov. 1 in Toland Theatre. The dance concert ran through Nov. 3, showcasing talented dance students from across campus. The creative team included faculty/staff members Michelle Collyar, costumes; Mandy Kolbe, lights; David Harlan, sound; Nate Mohlman, technical direction; and Laurie Kincman, stage management.  Students included Elin Voegeli, costumes; Amber Meyers; Ryan Hiroshi Hong; Ellie Burns; and Coleman Breedlove, lights.

Submitted on: Nov. 4, 2024

presented

Ashley Dobrogosz, Theatre & Dance, presented "Check" at Wisconsin Dance Council Conference on Oct. 12 in Reedsburg, WI. The duet from Art in Motion was selected for the conference showcase. Student dancers Josie Lukan and Kaitlyn Pyburn performed.

Submitted on: Oct. 13, 2024

presented

Michelle Collyar, Ashley Dobrogosz, Laurie Kincman and Amanda Kolbe, all Theatre & Dance, presented "Art in Motion" at Toland Theatre on Feb. 16 in the department's inaugural dance concert. Theatre & Dance students Brodyn Byington, Katie Krueger, Amber Meyers, Julia Maynard, Sage Goetsch, Ellie Burns, Coleman Breedlove, Avery Weston and Anna Montgomery joined 24 student dancers for the three-performance run of this new part of the Theatre & Dance season.

Submitted on: Feb. 25, 2024

presented

Michelle Collyar, Ashley Dobrogosz, Laurie Kincman, Megan Morey and Gregory Parmeter, all Theatre & Dance, presented "Cinderella" at UWL SummerStage on June 25 in Toland Theatre. The Department of Theatre & Dance has just completed the successful return of summer theatre to UWL with the production of Cinderella. Directed by Greg Parmeter and choreographed by Ashley Dobrogosz, the production featured scenic and sound design by Megan Morey, costume design by Michelle Collyar, lighting design by theatre student Brodyn Byington and stage management by Laurie Kincman. The production showcased the talents of many UWL students and La Crosse area artists and performers.

Submitted on: June 26, 2023

Memberships & affiliations

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