Lynne Larson

Lynne Larson is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Utah's School of Dance, where she teaches courses such as Project Design, Teaching Methods K-6, and Materials of Dance. She holds a BFA in Dance from Western Michigan University and an MFA in Dance from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana.

• Professional dancer with Martita Goshen’s Earthworks, Repertory Dance Theatre, SBDance, and Koester & Dancers
• Named Education Director (2007), Artistic Associate (2014), and Associate Artistic/Executive Director (2024) at Repertory Dance Theatre
• Coordinates arts-in-education activities and directs workshops including Dance West, Winterdance, and High School/Young Dancer Summer Workshops

Her expertise spans creative movement, modern dance pedagogy, and curriculum design. She contributed to artistic/executive planning for Repertory Dance Theatre and rehearsal-directed numerous repertory pieces.

Scientific Awards:

• Dance Educator of the Year (UDEO, Professional/Private Sector, 2019)

Lynne Larson's career combines academic instruction at the University of Utah with leadership roles in dance education and professional performance. She teaches students ranging from K-12 to professional levels.