#StuCoFeatureFriday | Meet Lauren

Lauren started dancing at 3 years old and immediately fell in love with all dance styles. Her training at Project C Studios started at age 6 and she currently trains in ballet, modern, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, tap, acro and musical theater. Last year, Lauren became a Project C Studio Core Company dancer and she was awarded company dances along with a duet. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lauren has continued her training both over Zoom and safely in the studio. She's excited to be dancing alongside Ballet Embody and is rocking a 4.0 GPA in school!

Continue reading to learn more about Lauren!

Photo by Gail Bingham

Zodiac

Leo

Favorite Food

CheezIts

Favorite Color

Teal

Favorite Book

Harry Potter

Favorite Movie

Ratatouille

Inspirational Quote:

I'm beautiful in my way 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was born this way. -Lady Gaga

Do you have any pets?

I have 5 pets. 2 cats (4 and 2) 3 dogs (6, 11 weeks and 12 weeks). Cats are Misty and Shadow and my dogs are Lilly, Bruce and Gus. All of our dogs are Great Danes. The puppies are gaining about 5 pounds a week and they are a lot of fun and hard work since they are not house broken ye

Tell us about your dance training and background.

I love all styles of dance. I started dancing at the age of 3 and currently at age 12 I am taking ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro, modern (contemporary, lyrical) and musical theater. Last season and current season I am a Project C Core company member. Along with the Ballet Embody student company member this year. I dance about 20 hours a week at the studio.

What genre of dance is your favorite? Why?

Tap- because it’s fun and upbeat and for me it’s hard but comes easily.

What's your favorite full length ballet/performance/variation? Why?

The Nutcracker- I have a love of nutcrackers and it’s just an overall fun ballet.

Why do you dance?

I dance because it’s what I know and love. It is my exercise and l can release my feelings while dancing.

What other activities/hobbies do you pursue?

I also play the violin.

What are you looking forward to this season with Ballet Embody?

To have fun and grow in dance.

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