biography

Dancer, choreographer, producer, started her career as a ballet dancer at the National Opera and Ballet Theater of Latvia in Riga. There she performed in ballets such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Nutcracker, Chopeniana, and Spartacus. Her teachers have included internationally recognized dance artists: Laura Lubchenko, Nina Belikova, Tamara Vitina, and Arvid Ozolinsh.

Her interest in dance had started in the early childhood, which resulted in her first non-stop 45 min solo improvisation concert at the age of 5 at an open public park stage. Then, after her acceptance at the Latvian National Dance Academy, only after a few years of training she became the youngest ballerina who landed an adult ballet role at the age of 13.

However, upon her arrival to the United States Lana’s fascination with American multiculturalism and exposure to multiplicity of dance styles had opened for her new avenues for creativity and helped her discover her new choreographic vision. Lana took every opportunity to learn from dance traditions and cultural aesthetics from around the world. She perfected and enriched her dance techniques and choreographic language. As a result, Lana created her own  dance style and earned herself a reputation as an “eclectic dancer and choreographer.”

In the United States, Lana continued her career as a performer and choreographer. She produced and performed her choreographic works throughout the East Coast of North America, many of which she donated to public needs such as city functions, festivals, fundraising events, corporate and private events, including the production of her charity concert for Red Cross in Canada. Her performances have been broadcast on television on several occasions in the U. S. and Latvia.

She was also mentored and worked with American celebrities such as Nathalie Krassovska, Christopher Fleming, and Hollywood’s TV Host star Paul Ryan. She and Paul Ryan co-produced TV series.

In addition to her career in Performing Arts, Lana's search for solutions to achieve and maintain physical wellness, peak performance, and athletic career longevity, lead her to expand professional skills and become a specialist and educator in the areas of natural health, fitness, and wellness. As a result, she developed series of her self-care and whole body restorative programs, including her bestselling exercise systems RestoraMove®,  SvetDance®, and Photon Yoga Dance™. Currently, she is working on two of her books related to natural health and New Age Thought, and a new self-help system.

Today, Lana offers her production, performance and consulting services to help organizations and individuals achieve their creative goals, while continuing to produce and perform her original events and shows for public entertainment and wellness.

Lana Photon is an internationally recognized performer, choreographer, producer, and creative consultant whose work spans stage, television, film, and live events.

She began her professional career as a ballet dancer at the National Opera and Ballet Theater of Latvia in Riga, where she performed in productions such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Chopiniana, and Spartacus. Her teachers included internationally recognized dance artists Laura Lubchenko, Nina Belikova, Tamara Vitina, and Arvid Ozolinsh.

Lana's passion for dance began in early childhood. At the age of five, she gave her first non-stop 45-minute solo improvisational performance on a public stage. After being accepted into the Latvian National Dance Academy, she quickly distinguished herself and, at the age of thirteen, became one of the youngest ballerinas to perform an adult ballet role.

Following her arrival in the United States, Lana embraced the rich diversity of American culture and expanded her artistic vision through the study of multiple dance traditions and aesthetics from around the world. This exploration led her to develop her own distinctive choreographic voice and earned her a reputation as an "eclectic dancer and choreographer."

Throughout her career in North America, Lana has produced, choreographed, and performed original works for theaters, festivals, city functions, fundraising events, corporate and private celebrations. She has also contributed her talents to charitable causes, including the production of a benefit concert for the Red Cross in Canada. Her performances have been featured on television in both the United States and Latvia.

Lana has been mentored by and worked alongside distinguished artists and public figures, including Nathalie Krassovska, Christopher Fleming, and Hollywood television personality Paul Ryan, with whom she co-produced television projects.

Known for her expressive performances, masterful improvisation, audience engagement, and extraordinary visual artistry, Lana creates captivating experiences that evoke emotion and leave lasting impressions. Whether appearing as a performer, choreographer, producer, or creative consultant, she is committed to helping organizations and individuals bring their artistic visions to life while continuing to develop and present her own original productions.

In addition to her performing arts career, Lana is the founder of Photon Wellness™, where she shares her expertise in natural health, restorative movement, and performance longevity through educational programs and speaking engagements.

Dancer, choreographer, producer, and creative consultant, Lana Photon began her professional career as a ballet dancer at the National Opera and Ballet Theater of Latvia in Riga. There, she performed in productions such as Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Chopiniana, and Spartacus. Her teachers included internationally recognized dance artists Laura Lubchenko, Nina Belikova, Tamara Vitina, and Arvid Ozolinsh.

Lana's passion for dance began in early childhood and led to her first non-stop 45-minute solo improvisational performance on a public stage at the age of five. Later, after being accepted into the Latvian National Dance Academy, she quickly distinguished herself and, at the age of thirteen, became one of the youngest ballerinas to be cast in an adult ballet role.

Upon her arrival in the United States, Lana's fascination with American multiculturalism and exposure to a rich diversity of artistic traditions opened new avenues for creativity and helped shape her evolving choreographic vision. She embraced every opportunity to learn from dance styles and cultural aesthetics from around the world, enriching both her technique and artistic language. As a result, she developed her own distinctive style and earned a reputation as an "eclectic dancer and choreographer."

In the United States, Lana continued her career as a performer, choreographer, and producer. Her work has been seen on international stages and television as she produced and performed throughout the East Coast of North America for theaters, city functions, festivals, fundraising events, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations. Many of her performances were donated in support of public causes, including the production of a benefit concert for the Red Cross in Canada.

Along the way, Lana was mentored by and worked alongside distinguished artists and public figures, including Nathalie Krassovska, Christopher Fleming, and Hollywood television personality Paul Ryan, with whom she co-produced television projects.

In addition to her career in the performing arts, Lana's search for ways to preserve health, enhance performance, and support career longevity led her to expand her professional path into the fields of natural health, fitness, and wellness. This journey inspired her to become a specialist, educator, and practitioner dedicated to helping others care for their bodies and overall well-being. As a result, she developed a series of self-care and restorative movement programs, including her bestselling exercise systems RestoraMove®, SvetDance®, and Photon Yoga Dance™. She is also the founder of Photon Wellness™ and continues to develop educational programs and future publications dedicated to whole-person well-being.

Today, Lana offers her production, performance, choreography, and consulting services to help organizations and individuals bring their creative visions to life, while continuing to produce and perform her own original works for entertainment, inspiration, and wellness