Lauren Gerrish
Artistic Director

 Lauren Gerrish, a native of Massachusetts, had the aspiration to become a professional dancer since the age of five. She received her training from esteemed instructors, including Joan Sheary, Terri Gordon, and Jo Ann Warren, and was a member of the Burncoat Fine Arts Magnet Program throughout her middle and high school years. Lauren majored in Dance at Dean College and attended the Summer Stages Dance Summer intensive, directed by Amy Spencer and Richard Colton. With extensive experience in performing on cruise ships, national and international dance tours, theme parks, TV and film, and conventions, Lauren has worked alongside notable artists such as the Goo Goo Dolls and the Barenaked Ladies. She has also been featured in Liongate's Be Fit Dance Series alongside Billy Blanks Jr.

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When not instructing at the studio, Lauren is a renowned competition judge and dance educator, traveling across the country to instruct and guide dancers, enabling them to attain mastery in their craft and share her expertise with emerging talent. She feels honored to have worked with such amazing students over the years who have gone on to pursue the arts as careers.