Lauren Parra-Faudree

Lauren has a BA in Sociology and Psychology with a Minor in Dance from Skidmore College in Upstate New York. Originally from Austin, Lauren began dancing at the age of 2 and never looked back! She spent her early dance years training in a variety of styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern, and Ballroom. In College, Lauren continued her dance training in Modern and Ballet, while serving as the Captain of her College Dance Team. It was in college that Lauren began to fall in love with teaching. She was a teaching assistant in the dance department while simultaneously working at a local studio and directing an after-school dance program for High Schoolers with Special Needs.

After moving back to Austin in 2013, Lauren taught at a variety of studios in the Austin area while also working as a freelance performer. For many years, Lauren served as the Director of Dance for St. Gabriel’s Catholic School & St. Michael’s Catholic Academy.