CONTEMPORARY BALLET JAZZ MODERN PRE-POINTE HEELS CONDITIONING

CONTEMPORARY BALLET JAZZ MODERN PRE-POINTE HEELS CONDITIONING

Ballet dancer performing a high kick on a rooftop with city buildings in the background.

Highly-acclaimed dancer, teaching artist, and choreographer Lauren Michelle specializes in:

Ballet

Contemporary

Jazz

Modern

Pre-Pointe + Pointe

Pre-Heels + Heels

Conditioning

Lauren has expertise working with a full range of ages, from youth to late adult.

What people are saying

  • I loved Lauren's class from the very first one I joined, but now, after months of her classes, I look forward to them as one of the highlights of my week! Lauren is so warm and welcoming that she makes you feel at home instantly, and her warm-up will get your sweat and energy flowing. Her choreography and class are great for dancers or people who just enjoy moving and getting in tune with their bodies, and I believe every girlie should take her La Femme Jazz! I also appreciate that Lauren encourages you to add your own magic and personality to the varied pieces she creates. Every week you'll feel better than the last, but above all, you'll have so much fun that it'll carry with you for the rest of the day!

    Rose, Adult Jazz Dancer

  • I literally teared up as I walked over to get a sip of water during class because I was so moved. I haven't danced "freely" and let go in SO LONG! Your class's vibe, the choreo, and the music selection are 👌. Thanks, Lauren! You're a beautiful soul.

    Lauren, Adult Contemporary Dancer

  • In the few months I’ve been working with Lauren, I’ve seen improvement in my turns and technique. When we first started, she truly assessed me and incorporated drills to help improve. I love how she started at the basics because when we started doing combos, I could truly see the improvement. I love working with Lauren and would highly recommend.

    Jahnea, Leaps + Turns 1:1 Client

  • I began pursuing ballet to address issues in my posture and feet as a ballroom dancer. Although I was apprehensive, Lauren immediately eased my nerves with her warmth and encouragement to embrace the unfamiliar. Her transformative teaching style invites even beginners to take on more complex combinations, showing us that real progress comes from going beyond our comfort zones and truly feeling and dancing each movement. Since starting her class, both my dancing and how I carry myself have evolved—something even my ballroom coaches have noticed. Through her class, I've not only gained the technical refinements I sought, but my dancing has been elevated as she invites me to explore the passion, appreciation, and joy beneath each step.

    Katie, Adult Beginner Ballet Dancer

  • Your class brings me so much joy! Thank you for all the fun, sexy and beautiful choreos! It's been such a rewarding challenge.

    Jenn, Adult Jazz Dancer

  • I am super duper grateful to have stumbled across Dance 101 and to have such an encouraging space every week to learn ballet--it makes the more vulnerable and difficult learning days a lot less scary! I appreciate that you take the time to instruct with lots of grace and positivity... Wednesdays have easily become my favorite day and Iook forward to them every week.

    Erin, Adult Beginning Ballet Dancer