Lauren Harrison

Lauren Harrison (she/her) is a dance educator, board-certified dance/movement therapist, and toddler mom who brings warmth, playfulness, and deep respect for the creative spirit in both children and adults. She holds a BFA in Dance from Arizona State University and an MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Antioch University New England.

With over 25 years of experience facilitating dance and movement in diverse settings—including schools, community organizations, mental health programs, and performing arts centers—Lauren brings a broad and rich perspective to her work. In addition to teaching, she offers dance/movement therapy, mental health counseling, and clinical supervision through her private practice in Seattle.

Lauren is especially passionate about supporting caregivers and young children as they strengthen their connections—to each other, their bodies, and their communities—through joyful, embodied play. Motherhood has enriched her belief in dance as a powerful tool for connection, regulation, and expression, deepening her understanding of attunement and shared joy. In her classes, Lauren strives to co-create a welcoming space where children and caregivers feel seen, supported, and free to explore together—building genuine belonging and community.

Lauren is delighted to be part of the Creative Dance Center team. She first discovered the BrainDance and Anne Green Gilbert’s work in 2005 and has been weaving it into her teaching and therapy ever since—now bringing it forward with renewed heart, purpose, and intention.