The LPD Blog is a resource for dancers and their families, sharing insights and reflections to enrich your experience at the studio.
It’s a space to celebrate our community, support your dance journey, and keep you connected to all that’s happening at LPD.
Studio Stars: Final Recognition for the 2025–2026 Season
As we wrap up another incredible season at Lynn Panting Dance, we’re excited to recognize our final round of Studio Stars for the 2025–2026 year.
What to Expect Recital 2026
Whether you’re a proud parent, supportive friend, or longtime dance lover, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the show.
Setting Your Dancer Up for Success at Staging & Recital
We have a tested process for preparing dancers for a safe, positive, and enjoyable performance experience. A little preparation goes a long way in helping them feel confident, calm, and ready to shine.
How We Prepare Dancers for the Recital
The year end recital is a milestone.
For some dancers, it’s their first time on stage. For others, it’s a chance to deepen their confidence and sense of ownership in their work. Either way, we believe that a positive performance experience doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built, step by step, with care.
Adult Intensive: Sunday, May 31
Introducing our first Adult Intensive
Sunday, May 31
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Show Run Saturdays: Building Confidence, Community, and a Stronger Show
In the four weeks leading up to the recital, we run optional Show Run Saturdays for our Level 1+ dancers. These sessions are designed to simulate the flow of the show and give dancers a real sense of what performance day feels like.
Recital 2026 Cheat Sheet
Recital season is here, and with it comes a lot of information.
To keep things simple, this is your quick-reference guide to everything you need to know.
Practice Makes Permanent: Why Consistency Matters
When dancers miss classes they miss the repetition that builds confidence and ease. The work becomes less familiar, and that can feel uncomfortable.
When dancers are consistently in class, confidence grows, and the dance starts to feel like their own.
International Women’s Day: The Strength of Women Supporting Women
Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at Lynn Panting Dance.
A Note About Granola Bars and Fueling Our Dancers
We believe in destigmatizing snacking for dancers. Bodies that move need fuel.
We want our students to learn to prioritize nourishment, self-awareness, and self-care.
Recital 2026 Announcement
Each year, our recital is a celebration of the work our dancers have been building all season. This year’s program is especially rich, offering both a sweeping ballet centerpiece and a high-energy, multi-generational jazz feature.
Celebrating Our Studio Stars
Studio Stars are dancers who lead with kindness and commitment.
LPD Wrapped
As the year winds down, we’ve been reflecting on the small breakthroughs, the big moments, and all the in-between parts that make up a dance year.
How to Support Your Dance Training Outside the Studio
Growth happens in class, but it’s supported by what dancers do between classes. A few small habits can deepen technique and build confidence.
Celebrating Arts Education in Newfoundland & Labrador
I’m honoured to share that I’ve been long-listed for ArtsNL’s Arts Educator of the Year Award. This recognition means so much, not only on a personal level, but as an affirmation of the work happening every day in our province’s arts education community.
No Joke November: Why November is One of the Best Months for Dance Gains
We affectionately call November “No Joke November” at LPD.
By the time November rolls around, dancers have settled into their routines and have found their rhythm. This is the month when all that early-season groundwork starts to pay off.
How Dance Connects Us
Have you ever watched your dancer on stage and suddenly felt your heart leap when they did, or found yourself holding your breath during a quiet moment of stillness? That feeling isn’t just imagination or pride. It’s science.
Give Thanks for Dance
Gratitude can live in the small, everyday moments. In laughter. In teamwork. In the quiet pleasure of learning something new.
The Perils of Comparison: Why Autonomy Matters in Dance Class
People develop at their own pace. What comes easily to one dancer may take another more time; it’s the nature of growth. Comparison can make us lose sight of this truth.