Executive Producer of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD), Nigel Lythgoe, has started a grassroots initiative to encourage the nation to move. Declaring July 31st as National Dance Day, Lythgoe hopes that individuals, communities, organizations, and families will come together and express themselves through dance. However, this grassroots experiment is quickly turning into…
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Mother’s Day Reflections
As we come down from all the Mother's Day celebrations and begin the work week, it is important to take a moment and think about what Mother's Day really is all about. Obviously, it's a day to celebrate mothers. But what does being a "Mom" really mean? Is it just that you have a blood…
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New Footlighters of CUMC Board
It has been my pleasure to serve as president of Footlighters of CUMC for some years now. I have been a part of the group in various ways for close to 20 years! But as with all things, nothing can stay the same, and with all of the changes in both the organization and my…
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To the Stars on Dancing with the Stars:
STOP WHINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, second week into Season 10's competition and already most of you stars are fighting with your pros. Honestly? You look and sound like a bunch of stereotypical, spoiled, Hollywood brats! For those of you that have not seen the show yet this week, almost every practice clip showed the stars yelling at…
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Stories That Dance – A Fun Opportunity for Local Elementary Students
The Northeast Ballet Company of Schenectady and Proctors Theater is hosting a special program that not only helps combat declining literacy rates in children, but also combines valuable skills in creativity, confidence, and problem solving, with the art of dance. The students create their own stories, then work with professionals from the Northeast Ballet Company…
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Dancing with the Stars Season 10 Gets Underway
The new stars and their partners have been announced! This year's lineup is a slightly different mix of stars that are already creating headlines. Not to mention, Brooke Burke, former DWTS contestant is now the new co-host. Should be interesting to see where the show goes this year. Will it still be as popular as…
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Dance Fundraiser for 8 Yr. Old Haitian Girl in Saratoga Springs, NY
Local dance instructor, Ricardo, has been in Haiti since the earthquake searching for his daughter, Marsha Sopin. He finally found her and now he is trying to bring her home. This Sunday, Leslie Anne LaGuardia Valencia is hosting a fundraiser at the National Museum of Dance to try to help in his cause. The event…
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Making Exercise (or training) Fun!
Why do most of us view exercise as such a chore? There is no denying how amazing it is for our bodies in many different ways - both physically and mentally. It helps us to look good, feel better about ourselves, make us more graceful and stronger, protects our bodies, and helps fight diseases as…
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Find Us On Facebook
Silverpen Productions has just recently started their own Facebook page. Click here, or search Silverpen Productions under the "Pages" category to become a fan and stay updated on all the latest from Silverpen Productions right through your Facebook account!
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New Site Up!
The new website (https://www.silverpenproductions.com) is now completely up and should be mostly bug free! Please be sure to let us know if you do find any issues with the site. We want to be able to fix anything as quickly as possible. As you will see, Silverpen Productions has expanded to include more of your…
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