Emma Simons is a dance artist and personal trainer based in New York City. Her practice is grounded in physicality, rigor, and sensation. Within her work, Emma is captivated by the limits of the body’s capacity for movement.

Emma grew up in Charlotte, NC, as a competitive dancer, assisting and touring nationally with various conventions. In 2026, Emma graduated summa cum laude from George Mason University with a BFA in Dance and Performance and a minor in Arts Management, studying under the direction of Susan Shields. During her time at Mason, she performed works by Robert Battle, Robyn Mineko Williams, Christopher D’Amboise, Kyle Abraham, Andrea Miller, Doug Varone, Branndi Lewis, and Shaun D’Arcy, among others. Her artistic practice has been further developed through programs including Springboard Danse Pittsburgh, Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Program, Ballets Jazz Montréal, Dance Kaleidoscope, and Dance West Fest. Most recently, Emma joined Banyan Dance Company in West Palm Beach, performing a new work by Sean Aaron Carmon for the inaugural Banyan Dance Festival.

In addition to her dance practice, Emma is passionate about health and wellness. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has worked with a wide range of individuals—from those living with chronic illness to fellow dancers seeking supplemental training. Her goal is to help others define and achieve their own version of true health through movement, strength, and mindful support.