Meet Lauren the performer
Lauren Drago is a Naarm/Melbourne based artist whose dance has led her to perform throughout Australia, China, Dubai, Montreal and the U.S.A. She’s toured China dancing for pop-stars such as Lu Han, Kris Wu, Wei Chen and the TFBoys and performed in various award shows, music videos and television programs across the country.
In Australia, Lauren has toured with George Maple, and Chela. She’s danced for artists such as Tones and I, Jessica Mauboy, Thelma Plum, Andrew Lambrou, Flo Rider, Fat Man Scoop, Brian MacFadden, Isaiah Firebrace, Paces and Zoe Badwi and worked with Australia’s most well established choreographers; Squared Devision, Marko Panzic and Yvette Lee.
As well as her work in the commercial industry, Lauren has collaborated with and danced for contemporary companies such as Chunky Move and Vertical Shadows, and competed with two time Australian Hip Hop Championship winning crew (D.V.P.) and with dance partner Madfox, in the international Waacking battle 'Hot Mess' in Montreal, where they placed top 16.
Choreography and Movement Direction
Lauren believes movement is a powerful tool to connect with your essence as a human being, allowing you the ability to create meaningful work.
She has a natural ability to connect with singers to facilitate their expression through dance. She’s provided guidance for artists such as George Maple on her 'Lover Tour' including movement direction for herself and other principle dancer Jordan Tierney. She also contributed choreography and movement direction while working and performing across Australia with Chela, and co-choreographed Isaiah Firebrace’s single 'Blame On Me', with Mel Pham.
During regular stays in L.A. over the past 7 years, Lauren has trained under world renowned choreographers such as Galen Hooks, Lee Daniel and Sho-Tyme.
Lauren’s life experiences, both personally and professionally, have significantly influenced her approach to movement direction and dance teaching, with her priority to create a safe and inspiring environment for all.
Dance with Lauren
‘In The Feels’ [beginner level]
Class incorporates hip hop foundations to enhance groove and a short combo. All danced to a mostly R&B playlist, carefully curated by Lauren to get you right in the feels.
‘Heels Class’ [intermediate level]
Build self-confidence for dancing in a heel to feel empowered, and connected with your essence, not only as a dancer, but a human.
Private Lessons:
Lauren is available to teach private lessons and small group classes in the styles of Heels Dance, Commercial and Hip Hop.
Movement Classes:
For those wanting to improve on body awareness and learn how to improvise to music. Suitable for singers, actors and every day people.
Custom Bookings:
Lauren is available to book for unique appearances such as launch parties, media events and workshops. Lauren can curate a class to suit any occasion.
Pilates and Body Conditioning
Lauren has always been fascinated with how it feels to use the correct muscles to facilitate movement. Her exposure to conditioning classes at Limber Sports Performance massively impacted her flexibility, strength and body awareness, later inspiring her to study Pilates teaching at Balance and Control Pilates Studio.
Since completing her Pilates teacher training 7 years ago, Lauren has been asked to teach regularly at both of these institutions as well as many other well-recognised studios around Melbourne such as The A Life, Kindred Movement and Coreplus.
Lauren is a passionate and dynamic teacher who takes pride in sharing her knowledge and experience with students of all ages and backgrounds. She tailors her classes to the students she will be teaching, whether they’re after a workout, stretch and release, or both. Her personality is friendly and engaging, yet firm and motivating.