Laura Harrell


Laura Harrell

Laura Harrell grew up in the Sugar Land area and was an Austin Angel throughout high school.

She holds a BFA and an MFA in dance from Sam Houston State University.

As an independent choreographer, she has presented works at The Dance Gallery Festival (Texas/New York City), the American College Dance Festival, the Fringe Festival (Houston), Brazos Contemporary Dance Festival, and many others. Harrell has also served as an Adjunct Professor at San Jacinto College, Houston Community College, and Lone Star College.

In addition to being a director of DDC’s One Beat Company, Laura is the Managing Director of Open Dance Project, and non-profit professional dance-theater company. Laura is excited to start her 12th season with DDC!


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