BYPASSING
Dancer/Choreographer: Lauren Falk
Music: Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545 “Sonata Facile”
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by: Lang Lang
Bypassing is a piece that is rooted in my struggles and triumphs with dyslexia. The work traverses time, illustrating the varied impacts of dyslexia from childhood to adulthood. It shows how struggles grow and how much bigger the impact is as an adult, along with showcasing the mental gymnastics someone goes through, while also acknowledging personal growth and acceptance surrounding dyslexia (from my personal experience).
ARTIST BIO
Lauren was born in Houston, Texas, where she started her dance career at age 4. When she was 5, she moved to Calgary and continued dancing at Springbank Dancers. She danced at this studio recreationally until she was 12, then joined the competition team, which she was a part of until she graduated high school. After high school, Lauren continued to teach at Springbank Dancers, and she loves every second of it, passing on her love of dance to young dancers. Lauren went to the University of Calgary for a combined degree in Kinesiology and Dance, and she graduated with distinction in both degrees in 2024. Lauren has always loved dance and has pursued every performance opportunity that has come her way. She hopes to continue passing on her love of dance to her students, along with continuing her training and pursuing a professional dance career.