Lauren Grady began her dance training approximately 20 years ago at the Artistic Dance Academy under Linda Giancaspro. At the Artistic Dance Academy, she studied Russian Vagonova style ballet and jazz dance. In 1997 she began studying classical ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical dance at Taps-N-Toes, Inc. After given the opportunity to apprentice with various instructors from Taps-N-Toes, Inc. in 1998, she found her true love… teaching dance.
In 2000, Lauren was accepted to the Western Connecticut State University Dance Team. Here, it was Khalda Logan-Eaton that introduced Lauren to modern dance. Lauren preformed frequently and choreographed several pieces for the team. She was even awarded the Coaches Recognition Award in 2003. Since 1999, Lauren has instructed children from ages 2 through 18 in various dance forms including: creative movement, classical ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical dance. She also enjoys teaching dance to adults. She promotes positive self-esteem in the studio while keeping structure and a respectfully learning environment. Most of all, her students learn proper technique while having fun! After teaching in various dance studios, she was inspired by past students to open Vibe Dance Studio in the fall of 2009. Here, Lauren hopes to provide her students with a place filled with joy and the encouragement to succeed. |
As a student of Vibe Dance Studio, I can say with no reservations that this is the best studio for students of all ages and abilities. Lauren Grady provides a top quality dance experience as she helps to broaden each dancer's repertoire. Classes are professional, instructive, and fun!!! Lauren is able to work with a whole class as a group, but also assist each student in order to help learn a new step or correct technique. I always feel that she pushes me to my fullest potential and I have learned so much in a short period of time. For anyone who loves to dance or would love to start dancing, I strongly urge checking out Vibe Dance Studio. - K.B. (student)Young or old, experienced or not, Vibe Dance Studio provides all students a fantastic dance education. I myself am a current student and enjoy every class I have with Lauren Grady. She is an excellent teacher that incorporates creativity which is a great outlet for her younger students. Lauren also tends to each students needs that aids them to success. I personally have learned more during my two years with Lauren, than I have in my previous eleven years with another studio. I strongly encourage anyone who is curious about dancing or looking to continue their dance education to try out Vibe. - O.R. (student) |