"I do what I am passionate about and am fully committed to continue doing what I love and love what I do. Forever a teacher  - forever a student." Ashley Ritchie has been on her toes dancing from the age of 4. Her career went on to embody 23 years of Royal Academy of Dance ballet training, 7 years of dance instruction, and 23 years as a Pilates Practitioner - All encapsulated by the natural body intuition, passion, and enthusiasm she brings to her teaching.  She is Principal Faculty Member for BASI (Body Arts and Science International). She presents BASI Pilates Teacher Training and Pilates through Pregnancy and Beyond Advanced Education Program globally - North, South, and East to West. Ashley opened her Pilates studio in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, 24 years ago - proudly BASI Pilates Academy Johannesburg.