Name: Lauren Abbey                             Birthday: 4-24-90

Dance Background: Myers Middle School, Eastern High School, Dance Unlimited, Louisville Fire, Louisville Saints
School: Indiana University Southeast; Paul Mitchell Louisville

Personal: Parents Mark and Jan Abbey, Middle Child of two siblings Marcus and Justin. Became the youngest professional dancer in the AFL/AF2 at age 17 for Louisville Fire Arena Football. I love to spend time with my nephew Bryce, he is the cutest kid ever.
 

                                                                                          Getting to know LAUREN!

 

What is your most memorable moment in your dance career?  When I was 17 I became the youngest dancer in professional arena football when I made the Louisville Fire "Wildfires".
 

What three words best describe you?  Funny, STUBBORN, Friendly
 

Hobbies and Interests:   Cars, UFC, Hanging out with friends, Listening to all kinds of music, Dancing, Working out, Owning my own salon someday, Basketball and Football
 

Favorite TV shows:  24, The Colbert Report, South Park, King of Queens
 

Most prized possession:  My family and my dogs Duke and Harley
 

Favorite guilty pleasure:  Playing Disney Trivia... I win EVERY time.. no 6 year old could ever beat me.
 

Favorite quote:   "Everyone is going to hurt you. You just have to find the ones worth suffering for."-- Bob Marley
 

What is the best part about being a professional dancer?   Team bonding, meeting new people, and being part of the excitement of the games.
 

Favorite movie(s):  Beauty and The Beast, Talladega Nights, and Role Models
 

Favorite music group/artist:  Dave Matthews Band, Tool, Miranda Lambert