Lauren Ohmer is a dance artist recognized internationally for her dynamic performances and creative collaborations in dance theater and film in North and Latin America. Born in Savannah, GA, Lauren began her formative dance training with Suzanne Braddy, founder and Artistic Director of the Savannah Ballet Theatre and then in Illinois, studying and performing with the Springfield Ballet Company under the direction of Julie Ratz. With a BFA in Dance from Butler University and an MFA in Dance from Montclair State University, Lauren's extensive classical, contemporary, and theatrical training support her work in the studio, on stage and screen. 

Before she began dividing her time between Savannah, GA and Tulum, Mexico, Lauren spent more than ten years as a member of the groundbreaking dance theater company, Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama, in New York City. As Assistant to the Choreographer, she had the great fortune to work closely with director, Anabella Lenzu, in the development of original AL/DD repertory and perform many principal roles. It was during this time with Lenzu that Lauren fell in love with the provocative idiom of dance theater and the inherent link between motion and emotion.

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Lauren is thrilled to have reconnected to her artistic roots in Savannah, Georgia by offering accessible dance workshops and classes within the community. As a choreographer and performer, she is also involved in creating original repertory and dance film which invites you to abide in whimsical realities and emerge brimming with vibrant images, ideas, and memories. When not in Savannah, you can find Lauren in Tulum, Mexico, where she teaches modern dance, improvisation, and dance theater technique; choreographs and performs ensemble and solo works; and volunteers giving free dance classes to children of the local Mayan community.