Today in our History – December 30, 1977 – Aesha Ash was born to Costello and John Ash, she grew up in a strong working-class family.
African-American ballerina breaks barriers with Swan Dreams Project | As a ballerina, Aesha Ash broke barriers. Now retired, she started the Swan Dreams Project to inspire others and show the next generation
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Renowned ballerina Aesha Ash visits Byron-Bergen, encourages students to dream bigger | The Batavian
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