Laura Van Riper

Laura Van Riper is a Choreographer + Costume Designer based in Minneapolis, MN. She is a teacher at Larkin Dance Studio and the founder of LVR Designs Dancewear.

As a young dancer, Laura grew up training in Minnesota under the direction of Julia Levina. She holds a B.S. in Apparel Design from the University of Minnesota. Upon graduation, Laura moved to New York City to pursue a life in the arts. She worked for designer Wes Gordon and taught at the Summer Dance Program at Ballet Academy East. 

Laura has been seen performing for Benefit Cosmetics on E! Fashion Police, The Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Dance Challenge, and has toured with Break The Floor Productions as a dance photographer.

 Laura believes that with clear intention, discipline, and integrity anything is achievable.