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Here at Artistry we feel we are very fortunate to have some of the best teachers available. We pride ourselves on giving you the best technique and work hard to keep our teachers updated on the latest dance trends. Laura christensenOwner, Choreographer, instructor |
Laura began her dance training and love of the arts at the age of 6 with the Jazzins Dance Company in Rock Springs Wyoming under the direction of USA Instructor Karla Ryan. She also studied with Anna Zupence at the Dance Patch and Kim Lippicolo School of Dance. Classes taken included, jazz, ballet, drill and tap. Laura continued study dance in numerous workshops, conferences and competitions yearly such as Tremaine, New York City Dance Alliance, USA and NDA Dance Camps in the Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Hawaii and Utah areas. She has studied with Master Teachers such as Joe Tremaine, Marcia Lane, Tony Cappola, Barry Lather, Gus Giordano, Al Gilbert, Doug Caldwell and Julie Stevens. She continued to compete and perform well into her college years where she received her Associate of Arts Degree from Western Wyoming Community College in 1996.
Laura has taught dance for 18 years. She is currently Head Coach of the Rock Springs Tiger Rhythm Dance Team that she began in 2002. The team can be seen throughout the community and competes yearly placing in the top five consistently, with a State Championship in 2007, Jazz title in 2017, Jazz and Hip Hop Title in 2018 and placing Runner Up for numerous years. During her 18 years she has taught for Lorrie Revelli at the Dance Connection and proceeded to open AIM Studio with her Aunt Sheri in 2006. AIM Studio is going into its 15th season and she has enjoyed all the rewards that come with instructing children. Laura currently teaches Jazz, Character, Contemporary, JBT and Competitive Teams. She continues to educate herself and staff attending numerous Conventions and Competitions yearly at Tremaine, USA Dance Camps, NDA Dance Camps, UDA Dance Camps, Rhee Golds Dance Teacher Conference, Dance Teacher Web, and Dance Americas Summer Slam Dance Camps.
When not dancing Laura can be found spending time with her husband Jamie and two sons, Braden 19 and Colton 14 as well as with her bonus family . She enjoys camping, sports, gardening and spending time with the family! She truly feels blessed with the life she and her husband have built and she feels lucky to be able to share her passion with so many children in the community.
Laura has taught dance for 18 years. She is currently Head Coach of the Rock Springs Tiger Rhythm Dance Team that she began in 2002. The team can be seen throughout the community and competes yearly placing in the top five consistently, with a State Championship in 2007, Jazz title in 2017, Jazz and Hip Hop Title in 2018 and placing Runner Up for numerous years. During her 18 years she has taught for Lorrie Revelli at the Dance Connection and proceeded to open AIM Studio with her Aunt Sheri in 2006. AIM Studio is going into its 15th season and she has enjoyed all the rewards that come with instructing children. Laura currently teaches Jazz, Character, Contemporary, JBT and Competitive Teams. She continues to educate herself and staff attending numerous Conventions and Competitions yearly at Tremaine, USA Dance Camps, NDA Dance Camps, UDA Dance Camps, Rhee Golds Dance Teacher Conference, Dance Teacher Web, and Dance Americas Summer Slam Dance Camps.
When not dancing Laura can be found spending time with her husband Jamie and two sons, Braden 19 and Colton 14 as well as with her bonus family . She enjoys camping, sports, gardening and spending time with the family! She truly feels blessed with the life she and her husband have built and she feels lucky to be able to share her passion with so many children in the community.