Lauren Scheffer

-Studio 109 instructor since 2019
-Started dancing at Studio 109 when she was 2-1/2. Member of the Performance Troupe. Dance Assistant (4 years) Studio 109 Adaptive Dance Program
-Earned a BS in Occupational Therapy, minor in Dance from University of New Hampshire. Current graduate student pursuing Master's in Occupational Therapy
-UNH Dance Company member. Has choreographed several dances at UNH
-Her studio choreography has won numerous regional and national awards, including special judges awards
-Participated in many workshops/conventions including Excel, Alvin Ailey, Spirit of Dance Awards, Flow40, Expressive Movement, The Dance Sessions, Tremaine Dance, Monsters, the Rockettes, and at Disney working with choreographers Sonya Tayeh, Lauren Frodeman, tWitch, Alex Turner, Buddy Casimano, SkooJ and more
-Selected for the National Team for Elite Dance Challenge
-A triple threat, her drama production credits include: Charlotte’s Web, Beauty and the Beast, Willy Wonka, Annie, My Son Pinocchio, Seussical, Alice in Wonderland. She participated in Jazz Choir, Girls’ Choir and A Capella choir while at St. Thomas Aquinas High School
-Named a Step Up 2 Dance Future Star Ambassador in 2017
-Convention scholarship recipient for both Hollywood Summer Tour and Spirit of Dance Awards
-Danced for community events such as the Breathe Life benefit, Dancers Making a Difference and Relay for Life
-Recipient of the Studio 109 Dedication to Dance Excellence & Technique Award
-Studio 109 Tutus for Tatas team captain and volunteer