Ashley P. Moseley, Certified Clogging & Hip Hop Instructor
Ashley began clogging at age 4 and hasn't stopped moving her feet since! She has performed and competed all over the country including appearances at Las Vegas, Florida, Disney World, and Hawaii, and most recently competed internationally at the Dance World Cup! She is a Certified Clogging Instructor through the National Clogging Hall of Fame.
Ashley graduated from ASU with a degree in Communications, a minor in Dance, and a certification in Classical Pilates. In 2021 Ashley returned to school at UNC Chapel Hill and earned her Digital Marketing Certificate.
Ashley is deeply passionate about sharing her love for dance – especially clogging – whether she’s teaching in the studio or performing in the community. She is the owner and operator of Payne's Advertising in Boone and is also a children’s author, having published three children’s STEM books beginning with her debut title Nacho House Cat. When she’s not dancing, teaching, or writing, Ashley can most often be found at the beach!
Rose Bauguess Studio Manager/Instructor
Rose began assisting and substitute teaching at just 16 years old, where she quickly discovered that her greatest passion was helping others fall in love with dance.
Rose has trained in Tap, Russian Ballet, Ballroom, Lyrical, Tumbling, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Pointe, and Clogging. She has competed in both solo and group performances across multiple styles and was honored to represent Appalachian Rhythm during the 250th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, D.C.
Rose has completed college coursework in Kinesiology, giving her a strong foundation in movement, body mechanics, and injury prevention. She is also an active member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and is currently earning her Dance Teacher Certification.
Outside the studio, Rose enjoys spending time with her husband, Colby, and their son, Atlas. She considers her students an extension of her family and feels incredibly grateful to watch them grow into confident dancers and even better people.
Heidi Ragan
Instructor
She has been part of the Appalachian Rhythm dance family for five years as a member of the adult competition team. Heidi also competed with Appalachian Rhythm at the Dance World Cup, where the studio earned the Overall High Score for an adult performance. One of her greatest joys is getting to clog alongside her daughter, Libby Ann, who is currently a member of the Elementary Competition Team.
Heidi is a proud graduate of Appalachian State University and works at Blue Ridge Energy. Outside of clogging, she enjoys all things Disney, traveling, crafting, attending musicals, and cheering on App State!
Bethany Witzig
Instructor
Born and raised in Boone, North Carolina, Bethany fell in love with clogging at just 5 years old. One of her favorite childhood memories is dancing alongside her four sisters and competing at the NC State Fair.
Bethany joined Appalachian Rhythm in 2016 and taught clogging from 2018-2020 while earning degrees in Communications and Spanish from Appalachian State University. During her time with Appalachian Rhythm, she loved competing and performing across the country, including at Disney World, but her greatest joy was choreographing dances and investing in her students.
After graduating, Bethany moved overseas with Samaritan's Purse, but she didn't stop clogging! She brought her love for dance and Appalachian culture with her, even teaching classes in Vietnam and Iraq.
IShe returned to Boone in 2024 when she got married to her husband, Luke. They recently welcomed their first son, Elliot, and she's thrilled to be back with the Appalachian Rhythm family. Outside the studio, Bethany enjoys running, baking, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.