Journal · Choreography
Ashley Cruz | Hip-Hop Pop-Up Workshop at The Manor LDN
From the South Bronx to global stages — Ashley Cruz brings hip-hop culture to The Manor LDN
15 February 2025 · 1 min read

Choreography by Ashley Cruz
The Manor LDN was thrilled to welcome Ashley Cruz for a sold-out pop-up workshop — and the energy in the Finsbury Park studio made it clear why she's considered one of hip-hop's true powerhouses. Raised in the South Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop itself, Cruz has performed alongside some of the biggest names in music, including Beyoncé, JLo, Lady Gaga, and Nicki Minaj, building a career in the dance world that's nothing short of legendary.
But Cruz's influence extends well beyond the stage. Alongside her work as a global performer, she's built a reputation as a respected choreographer and mentor, rooted in a deep connection to hip-hop culture and an unmistakable passion for the craft. That combination — world-class performance experience paired with genuine teaching instinct — was on full display throughout the workshop, which left dancers at The Manor LDN buzzing with energy and pushing their own limits.
More from the journal

Choreography | Heels
Darius Hickman: "Rockin That Thing" at The Manor — The-Dream

Choreography
Kiel Tutin: When “Hot & Sexy” Hits The Manor

Choreography
Dylan Le: Finding the Rhythm in 6LACK's “PRBLMS”

Choreography
Dean Lee: Inside His “Goodie Bag” Choreography

Choreography
Dean Lee: Bringing FLO's “Leak It” to Life

Choreography
Dean Lee: The Pussycat Dolls' “Buttons”, Reimagined

Choreography
Everything Is Romantic by Charli XCX | Choreography by Kelsey 'Hydro' Miller & Hannah Arbury

Choreography
Alex Chambers: Inside the Room at The Manor LDN

Choreography
Alex Komulainen: Bringing “Let Me Think About It” Back to the Dance Floor

Choreography | Hip Hop
Foundational Grooves, Full Performance: Luz Remigio-Frias' Pop-Up

Choreography | Commercial
Pauline Casino: The Choreographer Whose Movement Flows Like Water

Choreography
Brian Friedman: The Choreographer Who Needs No Introduction

Choreography
Galen Hooks, the VMA-Nominated Choreographer Behind "Havana", at The Manor LDN

Choreography
James Vu Anh Pham: An Award-Winning Vision Behind Madonna and FKA Twigs

Choreography
Toby WR and David Cottle: Two Artists, One Obsession With Detail

Choreography
Kelsey Hydro Miller and Vikki Clark: Two Kinds of Mastery, One Incredible Class

Choreography
The Manor LDN's New Series Opens With Jam Republic's Latrice Kabamba

Choreography | Hip Hop
Marlee Hightower, the Founder Behind Motiv Crew, Lands in London

Choreography
Oliver Andrews and Daniel Asamoah: Two Sell-Out Names, One Shared Class

Choreography
A Royal Jubilee, Message In A Bottle, and Riot Games: Oliver Andrews' Masterclass

Choreography
Jay Revell, Black Skull Creative's Co-Founder, Lands in The Manor LDN

Choreography | Dean Lee | Gil Duldulao
Feedback, Taught by the Two Who Know It Best: Gil Duldulao and Dean Lee

Choreography | Gil Duldulao
Gil Duldulao: The Man Behind Janet Jackson's Most Iconic Moves

Choreography