Lynn Panting is a Newfoundland-based artist, arts educator, and arts advocate known for creating innovative and accessible dance works. She is noted for creating pieces that appeal to a wide audience and often works with artists from other disciplines to generate a theatrical yet lyrical movement. Her work is humorous, heartfelt, bold and always original.
Lynn is deeply committed to the growth of creativity and self-confidence through movement and holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Memorial University as well as a Master of Humanities concentrating in performance, dance and the body.
Lynn is the owner and Artistic Director of Lynn Panting Dance, the Artistic Director, Producer of Untellable Movement Theatre, and a founding member of Ladies Who Lunch Productions.
“At a time when so many artists are feeling disconnected from the world, Lynn Panting gave us the opportunity to connect, to feel, to come together as artists, and to create.”
-Alex Abbott
“Lynn has taught us that dance is not some rarified thing that exists solely in studios and on stages. The beauty and power of dance belongs everywhere: in shopping malls, on sidewalks, in shop windows, in everyday life. She breaks down barriers between the arts crowd” and the rest of the community by making dance accessible and present. "
-Andrea Callanan
Approach
Rooted in creativity, collaboration, and storytelling, Lynn’s projects push boundaries while honouring the individuality of each performer. Lynn’s approach blends technical expertise with a deep commitment to fostering connection, making her work impactful and transformative across theatre, dance, and interdisciplinary art forms
Intimacy Direction
With a deep understanding of movement, storytelling, and consent, Lynn creates safe and supportive environments where performers can explore vulnerability, connection, and boundaries. Her practice emphasizes open communication, respect, and trust, ensuring that every performer feels empowered and respected. Lynn's work integrates seamlessly into productions, enhancing both the authenticity and emotional depth of onstage relationships while prioritizing the well-being of everyone in the room.
Choreographing Connection Blog
The Choreographing Connection Blog offers deeper insights into Lynn Panting’s approach to movement and intimacy direction. Rooted in collaboration, consent, and creativity, this resource is designed to illuminate the methods and principles behind fostering authentic connections in performance. Whether you’re a director, performer, or simply passionate about the art of storytelling through movement, this blog provides practical tips, thoughtful reflections, and innovative ideas to inspire your creative practice.
DIRECTOR
2025
Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare by the Sea – Director
The Dress, LPD - Director, Producer
2023
Eli and the Death Curse, Untellable Movement Theatre – Director
2021
The Life and Times of Mommy Butt, Persistence Theatre Company – Director
Four Parts, Untellable Movement Theatre – Director
(Selected for Nickel International Film Festival, FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival, Dumbo Film Festival)
2020
Pursuit Live Launch Performance, RCA Theatre Company – Director, Choreographer, Producer
Pursuit of Process, LPD – Director, Editor, Producer
Pursuit, LPD – Choreographer, Director, Producer
(Presented by RCA Theatre Company, selection of Shifting Tides Dance Films from Atlantic Canada)
2019
Jack and the Manger, LPD for The Rooms – Director
No Change in the Weather (Concert), Terra Bruce Productions – Director
No Change in the Weather (Tour), Terra Bruce – Assistant Director
Cod Love, Isle Aux Morts Theatre Festival – Director
2018
Stars in the Sky Morning, Isle Aux Morts Theatre Festival – Director
The Law the Letter (Music Video), LPD for Sean Panting – Director, Choreographer
Rise and… (ft. Andy Jones), Festival of New Dance – Director, Choreographer
Reflections, Festival of New Dance Window Dances – Director, Choreographer
2017
Flight, Festival of New Dance – Director, Choreographer
2014
The Body Project Workshop, LPD – Director, Choreographer
The Body Project Workshop, NDW First Look – Director, Choreographer
Duet, NDW First Look – Director, Choreographer
2011
I’m Not Calling You a Liar, Festival of New Dance – Director, Choreographer
Victory Lap, LPD – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
2009
Bios, Independent – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
Breathe, Sound Symposium – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
2007
Particulars, Festival of New Dance – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
Particulars, produced by BANNER – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
INTIMACY DIRECTOR
2025
Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare by the Sea – Intimacy Director
There’s Nothing You Can Do, RCA Theatre Company – Intimacy Director
Paul and Linda Plan a Threesome, Endless Winter - Intimacy Director
2024
Workshop of Puppy Teeth, Untellable Movement Theatre – Intimacy Director
High Steel, Perchance Theatre – Intimacy Director
Almost Maine, Mad as Hops Productions – Intimacy Director
Twelfth Night, Shakespeare by the Sea – Intimacy Director
A Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare by the Sea – Intimacy Director
Grace, Poverty Cove / ACC NL – Intimacy Director
2023
Rocky Horror Picture Show, TADA Events – Intimacy Director
Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare by the Sea – Intimacy Director
Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare by the Sea – Intimacy Director
High Steel, Perchance Theatre – Intimacy Director
Let’s Dance, Terra Bruce – Intimacy Director
2022
Hay Fever, Perchance Theatre – Intimacy Director
2021
The Mirror, Persistence Theatre Company – Intimacy Director
2020
11/11 (Workshop), with David Ferry – Intimacy Director
2019
No Change in the Weather, Terra Bruce Productions – Intimacy Director
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER
2025
There’s Nothing You Can Do, RCA Theatre Company – Movement Director, Choreographer
2024
Workshop of Puppy Teeth, Untellable Movement Theatre – Movement Dramaturg
High Steel, Perchance Theatre – Choreographer
A Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare by the Sea – Movement Director, Choreographer
Workshop of There’s Nothing You Can Do, RCA – Movement Dramaturg
Grace, Poverty Cove / ACC NL – Movement Director, Choreographer
2023
Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare by the Sea – Choreographer
The Flying Doctor, Perchance Theatre – Choreographer
High Steel, Perchance Theatre – Choreographer
2022
The Tempest, Perchance Theatre – Movement Director
2021
The Mirror, Persistence Theatre Company – Movement Director
Hamlet, Perchance Theatre – Movement Coach
As You Like It, Perchance Theatre – Choreographer
2020
Pursuit Live Launch Performance, RCA Theatre Company – Director, Choreographer
Pursuit, LPD – Director, Choreographer
11/11 (Workshop), with David Ferry – Choreographic Development
2019
St. John’s Circus Festival – Choreographer
The Haunting of Margaret Duley, Persistence Theatre – Movement Coach
No Change in the Weather, Terra Bruce – Choreographer
A Fish Tale, Isle Aux Morts – Choreographer, Co-Creator
Victory Lap, LPD – Choreographer, Dancer
Remnants, White Rooster – Choreographer, Movement Coach
2018
Rise and… (ft. Andy Jones), Festival of New Dance – Director, Choreographer
Reflections, Festival of New Dance Window Dances – Director, Choreographer
The Law the Letter (Music Video) – Director, Choreographer
Frontier, S2E3, Discovery/Netflix – Choreographer
A Fish Tale, Isle Aux Morts – Choreographer, Co-Creator
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Perchance Theatre – Choreographer
2017
Flight, Festival of New Dance – Director, Choreographer
Jacob’s Ladder, Festival of New Dance – Choreographer, Dancer
A Fish Tale, Isle Aux Morts – Choreographer, Co-Creator
Vive L’Amour, Newman Sound & LPD – Choreographer, Dancer
Grease, PWC – Choreographer
2016
Jack and the World's End Water, Newfoundland Puppet Collective – Choreographer
Romeo and Juliet, Perchance Theatre – Choreographer
Habib’s All Night Party, RCAT – Choreographer
2015
Much Ado About Nothing, Perchance Theatre – Choreographer
2014
The Body Project Workshop, LPD – Director, Choreographer
The Body Project Workshop, NDW First Look – Director, Choreographer
Duet, NDW First Look – Director, Choreographer
2013
Bios II, NDW First Look – Choreographer, Principal Dancer
Vayu, Holy Heart – Choreographer
Rights, Ora Ensemble – Choreographer, Collaborator, Principal Dancer
2012
Pierrot Project, Ora / Festival of New Dance – Choreographer, Collaborator, Principal Dancer
In a Large Open Space, MUN School of Music – Improviser
2011
I’m Not Calling You a Liar, Festival of New Dance – Director, Choreographer
Victory Lap, LPD – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
Eli and the Death Curse, RCA – Movement Director, Actor
Cirquezilla, Wonderbolt – Choreographer, Movement Director
Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare by the Sea – Choreographer, Actor
2009
Bios, Independent – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
Breathe, Sound Symposium – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
Sweet Pickle, Blue Pinion – Choreographic Development, Shoppers Chorus
The Tempest, Shakespeare by the Sea – Choreographer, Actor
2007
Particulars, Festival of New Dance – Director, Choreographer, Dancer
Particulars, BANNER – Director, Choreographer, Dancer11/11 (Workshop), David Ferry, choreographic development, intimacy director (2020)
