Lauren Borchard

A native of New York State, Lauren Borchard moved to Washington, D.C. in 1998. She currently teaches ballet and jazz at Joy of Motion Dance Center, as well as jazz and modern at the Studio of Ballet Arts in Olney. She also teaches for the D.A.R.E.® PLUS dance program in DC elementary schools. Lauren performs with CrossCurrents Dance Company (a JOMDC Resident Company) and Lou Antonini  Dance Theater. While working with Kelly Mayfield and Megan Oakley, she performed in several choreographers’ showcases in the DC area, as a guest with Propaganda Dance Theater, and at the Grace Street Theater in Richmond, VA. She began dancing in grade school and participated in the Modern Traditions Workshop at Jacob’s Pillow while attending Alfred University, where she created a major in American Studies and minored in dance. Lauren recently completed an MA in American Studies at The George Washington University. 

"I aim to provide students of all levels the opportunity to challenge themselves and build confidence in a fun, safe environment. I encourage students to listen to and learn from their bodies and especially want to help them develop a solid technical basis so they can dance for many years."

"My great and pleasurable task is to challenge and nurture each and every student and to provide an experience that will bring them back again."