Lauren Niehoff is the Edge Performance Company Director and Head of the Jazz Department at Ashburn Academy of Dance. She began dancing at the age of two, and her passion for movement led her to train extensively in ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, pointe, and modern.
Throughout her training, Lauren performed numerous lead roles in The Nutcracker and was honored with a National Solo Title through Dance Makers. In 2012, she graduated from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a BFA in Dance Performance and Education. While attending UArts, Lauren performed with Xhale Dance Company and served as the company’s Dance Captain.
Following graduation, Lauren spent several years traveling the world as a professional dancer with Holland America Line. Since returning to Virginia, she has continued to share her passion for dance through teaching and choreography throughout the state.
Lauren is proud to be part of the AAD family and is passionate about helping her students grow not only as dancers, but also as confident, dedicated, and well-rounded young people.
