Lauren DiPietro

Lauren DiPietro began her career as a competitive dancer and choreographer in Massachusetts and is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. She most recently toured Alaska and Hawaii as a dancer in Step One Dance Company performing intricate pieces from several prominent choreographers including Talia Favia, Benji Schwimmer, and Tobias Ellehammer. Lauren was an NBA dancer for the New York Knicks where she had the opportunity to work with choreographers including Lacey Schwimmer, Theresa Stone, Josh Assor, and Keenan Cooks. As part of the iconic Knicks City Dancers, she appeared in Star Magazine and on Good Morning America as well as NBA Halftime Shows at Madison Square Garden with Iggy Azalea and Tinashe. Lauren has also performed with Jordin Sparks, The Pointer Sisters, Patti Labelle, Heather Headley, and Taylor Dayne. As a singer and actress, Lauren portrayed Lisa in Royal Caribbean's production of “Mamma Mia!” and was a dancer and aerialist in “Blue Planet”.

 

Lauren continues to choreograph and teach at several studios, high schools, and colleges around the country in addition to being a faculty member for various workshops, conventions, and intensives. She also started her own business, Lauren Made With Love, designing and creating costumes for soloists and small groups.  

 

Her goal is to always “aspire to inspire” and help the next generation of dancers embrace themselves and their dreams entirely and unapologetically.