Lydia Young-Green is a Louisiana-based choreographer, teaching artist, and dance educator. She holds an MFA in Choreography from Wilson College and a BFA in Performing Arts (Dance) from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, with certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique and Horton technique through The Ailey School. She currently teaches dance at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy and modern technique at F.I.R.E. Expressions Dance Conservatory. Her previous roles include Adjunct Professor of Dance at UL Lafayette, PACE Teaching Artist with the Acadiana Center for the Arts, and choreographer for Christian Youth Theater. Lydia has choreographed for UL Lafayette’s faculty concert State of La Danse, where she will return as a guest artist in Fall 2025. Her professional credits include Beyoncé, Walt Disney World, Essence Festival, and Lifetime’s Bring It! Across all aspects of her practice, Lydia is committed to creating meaningful, movement-based experiences that inspire, uplift, and transform.