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Lauren Smith

Lauren Smith is a dancer, choreographer, photographer, and videographer based in Chicago, Illinois beginning summer 2021. She graduated from Western Michigan University in May 2021 with her Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance, where she has had the opportunity to perform works by Brendan Dougan, Aszure Barton, Kate Skarpetowska, Melanie George, Seyong Kim, and Mike Esperanza, and was a member of the touring student company, Western Dance Project under direction of Whitney Moncrief. In addition serving as Digital Media and Brand Manager, Lauren travels with Dupree Dance Convention and Competition as a lead assistant, and has begun her own photography business. Lauren is a former YDI member (2013-2017) and has been working for the company for the past two years.

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  • ABOUT
    • The Company
    • Auditions
    • Groundwork
    • Outreach
    • Staff + Board
    • FAQ
  • EVENTS
    • Performances + Events
    • Intensives
    • Open Classes + Workshops >
      • Guest Artists
      • ECP Residency
  • RESOURCES
    • Resource Guide >
      • Local Summer Intensives
      • Supplemental Classes
      • Local Shows
    • Mentorship
    • Virtual Workshops
  • SUPPORT
    • Individuals
    • Business & Organizations >
      • Sponsorships
      • Arts Ambassador
  • Training
  • Contact Us