Lauren Reed (she/her) graduated from Butler University with a BFA in Dance Performance. Upon moving to Chicago, Lauren trained in Lou Conte’s scholarship program and participated in summer programs including Springboard Danse Montréal, Luna Negra Dance Theater, and SpringboardX. Lauren has danced professionally with Project606 Dance, Aerial Dance Chicago, Ensemble180, and is currently dancing with Still Inspired and Ishti Collective. Independent performance credits include Jessica Miller Tomlinson Choreography, Harvest Chicago Contemporary Dance Festival, Jin Wen Yu, and Todd Rhoades. She has choreographed for Momenta Dance Company, Project606 Dance, Aerial Dance Chicago, and created a new work for Knox College in Spring 2023. Lauren has taught various styles in dance studios, schools, and after school programs for over 10 years. She is an enthusiastic educator and collaborator who values imagination, presence, and play; she believes that dance is a thrilling way for people to become more fully human. Lauren has a passion for exploring social dance communities and is an avid Lindy Hopper. Lauren is a professional grant writer and arts administrator, and has been running a youth development program called Teen Leaders Club since 2013.