Lauren Von Ohlen enters year on as the head coach of Spartan Dance.
Von Ohlen arrives at MBU with a plethora of experience in dance at the collegiate and professional levels as well as an instructor. Most recently, she has encompassed numerous roles in the world of dance, namely producing music, freelance choreography for high school and collegiate dance teams, and serving as the Director of Talent and Techniques with Pure Barre.
As a professional dancer, Von Ohlen spent time in New York City and Los Angeles appearing on television, commercials, and live shows. Some of her work includes The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Saturday Night Live, and Andy Grammar on the Today Show.
Prior to her professional career, Von Ohlen instructed high school dance teams across the country at the Universal Dance Association, earning Rookie of the Year and Vet of the Year awards
A graduate of Lindenwood University, Von Ohlen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and was a key factor in three national championships as a captain of the Lindenwood Lion Dance Team. Von Ohlen lives in Creve Coeur with her husband Brandon and two sons, Beckham and Luken.
