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Lauri has spent the past twenty years establishing her reputation as a premiere teacher and choreographer of jazz dance. Noted for a distinctive style that blends athleticism with technique she has been training dancers at her studio, Jazzworx Dance Center, since 1994. A charismatic and energetic instructor known for her rigorous warm up and technically challenging combinations, her love of dance is obvious in every class she gives. Vibrant, sensual and haunting, her sophisticated choreography fuses myriad styles in a unique blend of contemporary and classic. Percussive rhythms and clean angular lines shape her dynamic interpretation of the style. Having the good fortune to have studied with many jazz legends including Gus Giordano, Luigi and Frank Hatchett, she is inspired to extend her passion to future generations of dancers.
MacLean is proud to have sent dancers onto careers ranging from theater to commercial work as well as concert companies. Velocity, her professional jazz dance company, created in 2008, in order to maintain and advance artistic excellence in jazz dance as well as extend the reach of her own creativity. Intent on enlarging her scope and liberating time to focus on other projects, Lauri recently closed Jazzworx and is now venturing into other creative projects. She is available to teach and choreograph.
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| Lauri is a true force of nature. Her energy and dedication to teaching dance and to preserving the artform is nothing short of amazing. She is passionate and dedicated. In the words of my daughter "Lauri treats us like we are professional dancers....she expects a lot from us, but I have learned so much." - Beth Iovinelli |
| Lauri has been an inspiration to my daughter Christine. ........She is fantastic with the students with an encouraging uplifting spirit. Lauri's passion for dance and the sincere care for her students as well as their families is heart warming. Anyone having the good fortune to have Lauri in their lives, in or out of dance, should consider themselves blessed. - Brian Crawford |
| I've found Lauri's class unparalleled in the professional dance world, be it NYC or LA. Her stength training, definitive jazz technique and consistent attention to detail have been the foundation for my success as a dancer. My body delights in the fluidity of her class, from the intense warm up to the challenging choreography. Working hard has never felt so good! She demands excellence. That's why I take her class, to excel. - Katie Avery |
| Lauri offers high caliber professional level jazz instruction in a suburban setting. Her style is dynamic and exhilarating. Her choreography is unique, challenging and always evolving. As a teacher, both my daughters would tell you she is demanding but fiar. She expects 100% from her students, but she gives 110%. I have always recommended her without hesitation to anyone looking for quality jazz instruction for themselves or their children. Lauri is the real thing. - Julie Begos |
| Lauri is phenomenal. Her world class dancing talent and seasoned teaching made our 9 year old's birthday part one she will never forget. Lauri Rocks. - Eric Gribin |
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