Popular Keywords

Categories

Total Results

No Record Found

View All Results
NEWSLETTERS
NEWSLETTERS
EF MAGAZINE WORDMARK 2 (2)

Features, Meet the Dancer

Meet the Dancer: Lauren Kot // St. Louis Ballet

Your Backstage Pass

Sign up for exclusive ballet news and highlights.

NEWSLETTERS

ON STAGE

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Swan Lake

    Dance Company: American Ballet Theatre

    Swan Lake
    Metropolitan Opera House 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States
    Of all the great classics performed by ABT today, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet. Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this romantic fable of dreamlike transformation, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, inspires awe and wonder.

  • Swan Lake

    Dance Company: American Ballet Theatre

    Swan Lake
    Metropolitan Opera House 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States
    Of all the great classics performed by ABT today, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet. Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this romantic fable of dreamlike transformation, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, inspires awe and wonder.

  • Swan Lake

    Dance Company: American Ballet Theatre

    Swan Lake
    Metropolitan Opera House 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, United States
    Of all the great classics performed by ABT today, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet. Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this romantic fable of dreamlike transformation, set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, inspires awe and wonder.
Discover which dancer Lauren looks to for inspiration and what role she dreams of performing.

Step into the world of ballet beyond the spotlight with our exclusive feature! Each edition offers a glimpse into the off-stage lives of your favorite dancers, showcasing their unique hobbies and passions. Discover the surprising and delightful activities that make these artists’ lives as captivating as their performances.

LAUREN KOT
St. Louis Ballet
Company Member
@laurenakot

Essential item in your dance bag?
A Theraband for warming up my feet. 

Movie you can re-watch till the end of time?
Singin’ in the Rain.

Dancer who’s inspired you?
Marianela Núñez.

Song/artist/playlist you’ve been playing on repeat?
Glass Animals. 

Least favorite dance step?
Hops en pointe on one leg.

How do you like to spend your time outside of dance?
I like to go on walks, read, hike, bake, cross-train, and really spend as much time outside as I can!

Best place to hang out in your company’s home city?
Tower Grove Park, especially on Saturday mornings during the farmer’s market.

Dream role?
Juliet in Romeo & Juliet.

Go-to coffee shop order?
Oat latte.

Essential post-show ritual?
A good meal, hot shower, ice bucket for my feet, and lots of sleep.

ABOUT LAUREN
Hometown: Howell, Michigan
Joined the company: 2019

Training
BalletMet
BalletMet 2 

​Saint Louis Ballet Roles 
(listed by choreographer)

Gen Horiuchi: Cinderella (Autumn Fairy), Giselle (Peasant Soloist), The Nutcracker (Tea, Soldier Doll), Sleeping Beauty (Canari, White Cat), Swan Lake (Cygnet, Czardas), Balanchivadze, Classique, Jazz a la Francaise, Moment, More Morra, Romantique, St. Louis Blues, TOYA/GEN Vol. 1 Appasionata, Wake Up!
George Balanchine: Allegro Brillante, Concerto Barocco, Square Dance, Valse Fantaisie
Brian Enos: Alice in Wonderland (Dormouse), In Reel Time
Tom Gold: Oasis
Emery LeCrone: Agile Episodes
Peter Martins: Ash, Hallelujah Junction
Amy Seiwert: By Any Other Name
Sean Sessions: Impressions
Christopher Wheeldon: The American, Within the Golden Hour
Lori Wilson: Escape

Featured image by Kelly Pratt
Image 1 by Carly Vanderheyden
Images 4 and 6 by Kelly Pratt

TRENDING NOW

Pop Meets Pointe

Ten incredible music videos that feature the beauty and strength of ballet

A Space Like No Other

Principal Dancers Brian Simcoe and Carly Wheaton talk favorite roles, retirement plans, and what they’ll miss most about OBT

Elemental & Electrifying

Pointework’s Season III promises to be its best yet, with two world premieres and commanding contemporary works