Hi Lasni Subainghe, what`s your routine at the moment?

My daily routine is quite full and creatively enriching at the moment. Currently, I am actively dancing, choreographing my own pieces, and working as a dance and voice training educator. I usually begin or end my day with exercise and stretching, which helps me stay physically grounded.

During the daytime, I attend my teacher training program in Canadas national ballet school for ballet and take contemporary dance sessions. This keeps me very busy, but it’s exactly what gives me the energy and purpose to jump out of bed each morning.

I dedicate a good amount of time to studying choreography and direction for my dance pieces, as well as deepening my understanding of the subjects I’m learning. Whenever I find a quiet moment, I sing or imagine new creative ideas.

I feel deeply connected to nature—I love singing with the wind and dancing with the falling leaves. Simple joys like hot drinks and fresh salads keep me going through the day. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and exploring new places as a way to stay inspired and refreshed.

What is particularly important for all of us now?

As an individual, I believe that living a meaningful and balanced life on Earth is becoming increasingly challenging. This question is broad and complex, but from a human perspective, I feel we all need clarity of mind and a compassionate, loving heart in order to live with empathy and understanding toward others.

As artists, we carry a special responsibility—to reflect the world we envision through our work, whether it be in dance, music, poetry, sculpture, or any other creative form. Art has the power to inspire, to awaken, and to guide people toward a better and more valuable way of living.

While I don’t believe the world can ever be completely free of violence or negativity, I do believe we can reduce their impact. We can strive to be examples of kindness and awareness in our everyday lives and use our art to encourage healing, peace, and connection.

New start, new beginning. What will be essential and which roles will dance, art play on society process?

Before a new beginning, we will all become social and personal. What will be essential and what role does music, art itself have?

Before a new beginning, we naturally return to what is most personal and social—our relationships, reflections, and values. In this time, what becomes essential is our ability to lead with empathy, foster connection, and have the courage to embrace change. The heart of all creative work lies in reminding the world of our shared humanity.

Every art form—and every profession—has the power to uplift, to heal, and to help rebuild our societies. When we create, we must do so with a global perspective, knowing that art doesn’t merely reflect life; it helps reshape and renew it.

As a dancer, I see the body as a carrier of memory and emotion. Movement becomes a powerful language of healing—offering release, resilience, and hope.

As a choreographer, I understand art as both a mirror and a path forward. Through dance and music, we express what words often cannot, opening space for deeper understanding and transformation.

As a dance and voice educator, I believe that artistic education goes far beyond technique. It nurtures emotional awareness, creativity, and a sense of purpose. Even the smallest artistic gesture has the potential to connect people and make a meaningful impact.

What are you currently reading? Scaramouche is a historical novel by Rafael Sabatini, originally published in 1921. A romantic adventure, Scaramouche tells the story of a young lawyer during the French Revolution. In the course of his adventures, he becomes an actor portraying Scaramouche.

What quote, which text impulse do you want to give us?

-Man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself – Albert Einstein

Thank you very much for the interview, dear Lasni, Much joy and success for your great art projects go and on, all the best for you!

5 questions on artists: Lasni Subainghe, dancer, choreographer

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Walter Pobaschnig 5/6/25

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