Every day, I witness the ways arts education strengthens individuals and communities: how it teaches young people to collaborate, to lead with empathy, to listen, to imagine boldly, and to take up space with integrity. The arts shape how people understand themselves and the world around them.

I’m honoured to be long-listed for ArtsNL’s Arts Educator of the Year Award. Thank you to ArtsNL for recognizing arts educators and for elevating the importance of this work. Congratulations to all the nominees, our sector is stronger because of you.

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Scarcity tells us there isn’t enough to go around. It convinces us that someone else’s success means less for us. It tempts us to tighten our grip and protect what we’ve built, often at the expense of community.

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When we compare ourselves to our peers, we risk diminishing our own progress.The real magic happens when dancers focus on their own path, recognizing that they are running their own race.

The way you process a bad experience can deeply impact how you carry yourself into your future work. Whatever choice you make, it’s important that you make it consciously.

We risk narrowing the field to what is already familiar and profitable. That’s not a “new” business model. That’s capitalism.

We don’t always talk about or process endings in theatre. We rush head first into the next thing. But I think endings are important and how we say goodbye matters.

When you hear the term "intimacy direction," romantic or physically intimate scenes come to mind. However, intimacy is not limited to love stories. Platonic and familial relationships are central to many narratives, and the physical connections between these characters can be just as powerful.

The world of dance has long been a space of beauty, expression, and connection. But like all industries, it has its growing pains. Over the years, the dance community has grappled with deeply ingrained traditions and practices that, while once accepted, now demand reevaluation.

Dance is a powerful way to show love to yourself. It builds confidence, nurtures creativity, and strengthens your body and mind. This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to reflect on how dance makes you feel

Establishing boundaries in creative spaces is not only a professional necessity — it’s also a profound act of care.

Hi, I’m Lynn!
I’m a movement director, choreographer, and intimacy director passionate about crafting connection through movement. Whether in dance, theatre, or film, my work centers the human experience—building trust, deepening storytelling, and creating powerful physical narratives.