Lauren Linder is a dance artist and educator based in Philadelphia, interested in impacting the world through art. She observes the values and boundaries held by the western dance world and explores how to push them into new artistic ventures, full of questions. With 20+ years of dance experience, Lauren works to cultivate ways to blend dance and mixed media to expand the definitions and expectations of dance and art.
Lauren obtained a B.A. in Dance and a double major in Media Studies from DeSales University in May 2023. She obtained an M.S. in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in May 2025.
Artistic Mission Statement:
As an artist, I observe the values, expectations, and boundaries held by the western dance world and explore how to push them into new artistic ventures, full of questions. I utilize unexpected concepts, sounds, and movements to reveal to viewers wider possibilities within western dance. My works allow partakers to embrace their active role in the performance experience and consider where they fit into the values and expectations established within the western dance world. I work to cultivate ways to blend and experiment with dance and mixed media to expand the definitions and expectations of dance and art.