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.
Celebrate the Love of Dance This Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the things we love most, and at Lynn Panting Dance, there’s nothing we love more than dance! This February, let’s embrace the joy, creativity, and connection that movement brings to our lives.
Making Magic: LPD’s Approach to Recital Season
At its heart, the LPD recital is a celebration of each dancer’s journey. From polished performances to a supportive backstage environment, we aim to create a space where everyone—dancers, families, and staff—feels proud and inspired. Together, we make recital season a highlight of the year and a memorable milestone for every dancer.
Announcing Our 2025 Ballet Theme
LPD’s annual multi-generational ballet is a beloved tradition that brings dancers of all ages together in a shared celebration of technique, artistry, and community. Each year, we craft a unique production that weaves storytelling and ballet into an unforgettable performance.
Three Things Dance Taught Me: Claire Dowden
Dance has the power to shape and transform us in unexpected ways. Its influence extends far beyond the studio and stage, touching every aspect of our lives, no matter our career path.
Beyond Pink Tights: Embracing Change at LPD
Our ultimate goal is to create a unified, professional aesthetic in our classes. Whether students choose pink or skin-tone tights and shoes, we aim for a monochrome look that highlights the beauty and precision of ballet technique without dictating conformity to an outdated standard.
Studio Star Recognition Initiative: Building Community and Confidence at Lynn Panting Dance
Our recognition program isn’t about competition; it’s about celebrating the unique strengths and qualities each dancer brings to the studio. By highlighting traits like perseverance, creativity, and teamwork, we help our students see their potential and develop a deeper belief in themselves.
Setting Intentions: Resolutions for the New Dance Year
The beauty of a new dance year is the opportunity to evolve—not just as a dancer, but as a person. By setting resolutions that align with your passions and priorities, you’ll create a roadmap for growth that’s both rewarding and sustainable.
Taking a Break: The Gift of Rest This Holiday Season
As dancers, we’re often focused on the next move, the next combination, the next goal. But just as the pause between notes in music gives it meaning, the moments of stillness in our lives bring richness and depth to everything we do. This holiday season, embrace the pause. Take a break to nourish your body, mind, and spirit so you can return to the studio feeling refreshed and ready to tackle new challenges.
What is an Intimacy Director?
An intimacy director is a professional who works with actors, directors, and production teams to ensure that scenes involving intimacy, nudity, or other sensitive content are handled with care, safety, and respect for all involved.
Three Things Dance Taught Me: Heidi Dowden
"Three Things Dance Taught Me," is a blog series dedicated to exploring the profound impact of dance. In this series, we'll hear from a diverse range of voices, each sharing three invaluable lessons they've learned through their dance journey.
What is a Movement Dramaturg?
A movement dramaturg contributes to the overall artistic vision of a performance by world-building through bodies and movement.
What is a Choreographer?
A choreographer is a person who designs and directs the movements and dance routines performed by dancers or performers.
Three Things Dance Taught Me: Kristen Piercey
Dance has the power to shape and transform us in unexpected ways. Its influence extends far beyond the studio and stage, touching every aspect of our lives, no matter our career path.
What is a Movement Director?
A movement director is responsible for creating and overseeing the physical aspects of a production, such as gestures, body language, choreography, and overall design of the bodies on stage.
Embracing the Human Experience: Lynn Panting's Artistic Approach
Movement serves as a unifying force that transcends disciplinary boundaries. Whether it's dance, visual arts, or theatre, the body is the common conduit through which art is both created and consumed.
Dance and the Formation of Social Connections
Dance is not merely a physical activity but a powerful tool for building social connections and fostering a sense of community.
How to Take and Apply Corrections: A Step-by-Step Guide for Dancers
Receiving a correction in dance class is an important moment for any dancer. It’s an opportunity to grow, improve your technique, and become more attuned to your body. But how do you take that correction and turn it into progress? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the most of the feedback you receive.
Corrections = Belief in Your Potential
The journey toward improving technique and expressing artistry is filled with challenges. One of the most crucial, yet often difficult, aspects of this journey is learning to accept corrections.
Give Thanks: Creating a Gratitude Ritual
Showing gratitude can take many forms, and it doesn’t always have to be elaborate or grand.
Dance Journal Prompts: Dance and Life Integration
Dance Journal Prompts: Dance and Life Integration
Dance journaling can be a powerful tool for reflection, growth, and creativity.
Not a writer? That’s okay, consider making a collage, taking a picture, or any other method that helps you reflect.