Lauren Niehoff is the Edge Performance Company Director and Head of the Jazz Department. Lauren began dancing at the age of two. Her love of dance led her to study many styles of movement such as ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, pointe, and modern. During her training, she performed many lead roles in the Nutcracker and won a national solo title with Dance Makers. In 2012, Lauren graduated with a BFA in Dance Performance and Education from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. While in college, she performed with the Xhale Dance Company and was also the dance captain. After graduating, Lauren traveled the world performing on Holland America Line cruise ships for several years. She has taught and choreographed all over Virginia. Lauren is so happy to be a part of the AAD family and share her passion for dance with her students!
