Lisa Podnar is alumni of Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Dance Education. Throughout her experience at Wayne State, Lisa has done performances under Adesola Akinleye and Marc Arthur. Along with her degree, Lisa has also received certifications with organizations such as the Cecchetti Council of America, iTap Online, Progressing Ballet Technique, and Acrobatic Arts to aid her students she has taught in the studio setting for about 10 years. She is also a part of two dance companies Detroit Tap Repertory and Diversiform Dance Project and was a former member of Dance Uprising! She hopes to continue her education outside of her college experiences and develop as both an artist and instructor.​

Lisa is passionate about injury prevention techniques and building fitness programs to ensure her dancer’s longevity if they choose an athletic lifestyle. Over the course of her time spent at Wayne State University, she has contacted Dr. Alexis Sams PT, a dance medicine specialist, on suggestions and training techniques to work with dancers. She has also taken the certifications required to pass all levels of injury prevention and conditioning. Along with learning a physical therapist’s techniques, Lisa has received her Stott Pilates Mat Certification and working towards reformer!