Episode 137: Belhaven Dance Alumni - Part 10 with Lauren Messina

I loved reconnecting with Lauren Messina for part ten of our Belhaven Dance Alumni series! Lauren is an award-winning choreographer, community builder, and founder of Skool Dance, an innovative online space connecting dancers of all backgrounds worldwide.

In our conversation, Lauren shares about her journey in dance, the importance of community, and her experiences at Belhaven for both her undergraduate and MFA studies. We also dive into her current work in New Orleans as well as the founding of Skool Dance. We chat about the significance of community for artists, the joy of movement, and the resilience of artists in challenging times. Lauren's voice is one of encouragement as she reminds us to embrace the joy of dance in everyday life.

Several other Belhaven Dance Alumni have shared their stories on the podcast over the years, so we've gathered all the episodes together in a playlist for you! Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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Some topics we chat about in today's episode include:

Belhaven University, dance, community, MFA, choreography, New Orleans, online community, motherhood, joy in movement, advice for artists

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