Hey, I’m Lauren!
Dance has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My joy for movement started from a desire to connect with my Dad. I trained primarily in Irish Dancing and would often dance to my Dad’s fiddle music around the house. To this day, he does a little step dancing in the kitchen after he’s had a few.
I stayed in dance because of the friendships I made. When I was struggling the most, the dance studio became my safe space. When I returned to dance as an adult, I found community. It’s hard making friendships as an adult but I can always count on the dance studio to connect with amazing people. It gave me something to look forward to every week. It was a break, some exercise, and a healing place all at once.
When I became an instructor, I vowed to create a fun, inclusive, and encouraging environment in my classes. Whether students knew me personally or were taking their first class with me, I’ve always wanted everyone to feel welcomed and seen in my classes. You’re included from the moment you walk in the door.
Recently, I’ve taken the leap to start my own dance and fitness company. If it wasn’t for the people in my classes and my family, I never would have had the courage to pursue this dream.
As passionate as I am about facilitating an empowering atmosphere in my classes, I can’t achieve it alone. The people in these rooms are special and their energy is so infectious, it’s hard not to start believing in yourself.
So… if you’re not ready to change your life for the better, believe in yourself, or celebrate others, don’t come to a class. I’m sorry to tell you, but the good energy and encouragement doesn’t just stay in the studio. It radiates into all areas of your life.
Mission. Vision. Values.
At Heeling Dance Inc., you’ll hear it over and over again:
Movement is medicine and dance is empowerment.
Our mission is to create a welcoming space where people of all backgrounds can reconnect with their bodies, explore their sensuality, and build confidence on and off the dance floor.
Our classes are designed to be accessible, supportive, and a little bit spicy. We encourage you to move for yourself and feel comfortable in your own skin with the accommodations you need to nourish inner-strength. Here, we celebrate progress over perfection, individuality over imitation, and joy over judgment.
Always looking for ways to guide a better experience, I expanded my training with certifications in personal training, yoga, and safeTALK, all of which guide my approach to teaching with intention, inclusivity, and care.
“At Heeling Dance Inc., every shimmy, stumble, and strut is a step toward self-love, confidence, and unapologetic expression.”