Meet The Teachers
Lauren Boughey
Dance Business Owner
Specialisations
Technical Jazz, Classical Ballet, Tap & Acrobatic Dance
Lauren’s love for dancing started at the age of 3. Whilst training she studied a number of genres including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Street dance, Tap, Contemporary and much more. At the Age of 11 I was accepted into The Urdang Academy Associates programme. At 14 she then went on to The British Ballet Organisation, Jazz scholarship programme. Finally finishing training at Northern Ballet school in Manchester.
Lauren graduated with a level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance from Trinity College London. In 2012 Lauren started her first professional dance contract with Poet Theatricals in Miami. Performing in shows on Cruise ships. In 2014 Lauren continued to work for Celebrity Cruises in House entertainment company.
Lauren has qualifications with the ISTD (DDE) and IDTA (AIDTA) and is a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor. Lauren has vast experience in teaching students of all ages and abilities. Directing and managing schools and shows in Cheshire and the North West.
Qualifications
ISTD Diploma in dance education (ISTD DDE), IDTA Freestyle Associate (AIDTA), Level 6 Diploma in Professional Dance, Acrobatic Arts Certified Teacher, Paediatric first aider and DBS checked. Safeguarding in School Training.
Alice Smith
Dance Business Manager
Specialisations
Head of Street Dance
Miss Alice has been with LB Dance since 2017. One of our first ever students, she works incredibly hard with our students. Gaining her first teaching qualification in 2021 after studying for 2 years. Miss Alice teachers a range of classes in our timetable and keeps the school running smoothly.
Qualifications
Street Dance Associate IDTA, First Aid trained, DBS Checked, Acrobatic Arts certified instructor.
Emily Archer
Student Teachers
