Meet the Pros
Ashley Oden
Ashley Oden
Ashley Oden
Ashley is a Tennessee native, who relocated to Jacksonville 4 years ago. She began dancing at the age of the three, and has continued perfecting her craft for 25 years. Ashley grew up in a classical ballet, tap, and jazz studio before transitioning to an elite competition studio at 13 years old.
After high school Ashley was recruited by t
Ashley is a Tennessee native, who relocated to Jacksonville 4 years ago. She began dancing at the age of the three, and has continued perfecting her craft for 25 years. Ashley grew up in a classical ballet, tap, and jazz studio before transitioning to an elite competition studio at 13 years old.
After high school Ashley was recruited by the University of Memphis Pom squad, where she had the opportunity to compete at UDA nationals in Orlando, Fl. In her time on the team she competed in jazz, pom, and hiphop. Winning 3rd place in D1A HipHop her rookie season.
Ashley is a licensed cosmetologist, a Pilates instructor, and an NFL Cheerleader on the Roar of the Jaguars. In her time on the team she has received the outstanding game day performance award, and had the honor of being named Rookie of the Year her first season for her dedication, leadership, and performance quality.
Ashley now teaches Pro Prep on Wednesdays here at SJSD, offering a space for adult dancers to train for all professional sports dance and cheer teams! Her focus is helping fellow hopefuls increase their confidence, adapt to the NFL style, and gain community with like minded people who share the same goals and passions.
Ariana Ross
Ashley Oden
Ashley Oden
Ariana Ross is a four-year veteran of the ROAR of the Jacksonville Jaguars, bringing elite-level performance experience and leadership into every class she teaches. During her time with the organization, she has been awarded the “Spirit of the ROAR” honor twice - recognizing her team spirit, and positive influence. Ariana has also been no
Ariana Ross is a four-year veteran of the ROAR of the Jacksonville Jaguars, bringing elite-level performance experience and leadership into every class she teaches. During her time with the organization, she has been awarded the “Spirit of the ROAR” honor twice - recognizing her team spirit, and positive influence. Ariana has also been noted for her outstanding community impact, proudly representing the Jaguars at numerous outreach and community events.
Ariana has had the opportunity to choreograph three dynamic routines for her NFL cheer team, further demonstrating her ability to teach, create, and lead at the professional level.
Her dance journey began at Scott Jones School of Dance, where she has trained since the age of 3 years old. She continued her artistic development at LaVilla School of the Arts in middle school, then went on to serve as Co-Captain of her high school cheer team and Chief Choreographer of her high school dance team. This gained her early experience in choreography, instruction, and mentorship.
Through her NFL Prep Classes, Ariana is passionate about preparing dancers and cheerleaders for the next level - focusing on technique, performance quality, confidence, and the expectations of professional teams - while helping students grow both on and off the floor.