Meet The Teachers

 

Lauren Boughey

Principal

Specialisations

Technical Jazz, Freestyle, Classical Ballet, Acrobatic Dance, Heel Work, Contemporary

Lauren’s love for dancing started at the age of 3. Whilst training she studied a number of genres including Classical Ballet, Jazz, Streetdance, Ballroom, Tap, Contemporary and much more. At the Age of 11 I was accepted into The Urdang Academy Associates programme in London. 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. She was then lucky enough to accept a professional dance contract with Poet Theatricals (Production company for Celebrity Cruises). Lauren continued to work professionally travelling the world and doing what she loved to do.

She then gained teaching qualifications with the ISTD (DDE) and IDTA (AIDTA) and started a career in teaching. Lauren has vast experience in teaching students of all ages and abilities. Directing and managing schools and shows.

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.

Alice Smith

Vice Principal

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.

Laura Francis

Dance Teacher

Specialisations

ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern & Fitness instructor

Miss Laura Joins the LB Dance team with years of teaching, training and performance experience. Fully qualified and passionate about teaching children. Her ISTD background and qualifications are fantastic asset to the team.

Qualifications

ISTD DDI/DDE, Diploma in Dance & Theatre Performance, Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, DBS Checked, First Aider.

Student Teachers