A woman in black leotard performing a contortionist pose against a plain background.
A woman in black leotard performing a contortionist pose against a plain background.

Shot by Audrey Brizic

PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
CHOREOGRAPHY
CHOREOGRAPHY
RESUME
RESUME

DANCE REEL

I am drawn to dance because it offers a profound sense of freedom within structure. Each time I move, I am presented with the opportunity to experiment, take risks, and uncover new dimensions of both the craft and myself. Dance is an endless practice– demanding, exacting, and beautifully unfinished– and it is precisely this rigor that sustains my commitment to it.

I am captivated by the physicality of the form. I feel the most like myself when I’m pushing the limits of my physical capacity. I am driven by the visceral experience of movement, and the sensations in the body when it’s near exhaustion. This philosophy was further developed during my time at George Mason University, within my experiences performing works by artists such as Robert Battle and Andrea Miller.

Through dance, I also engage in storytelling– expressing personal narratives as well as embodying perspectives beyond my own. It allows me to access a full spectrum of emotional and physical states, from softness and vulnerability to power and ferocity. My work ultimately invites viewers to feel deeply and connect authentically. For me, dance is the intersection of freedom, discipline, and expression– a living art form that continually challenges me to evolve while remaining deeply connected to myself as a human.

Artist Statement

  • Emma strives to create a safe and exploratory environment where dancers can move freely and uniquely. She celebrates what makes each student different, creating a space that cultivates mutual inspiration and motivation. Emma specializes in contemporary, modern, improvisation, jazz, and ballet. She has experience in all ages 3+ and is open for travel. Contact via email or connect page for rates and availability!

  • Specializing in contemporary, Emma is available for solo, duet, trio, and group choreography. For choreography rates and availability, please contact via email or connect page!

  • Private lessons are incredibly valuable to a student’s journey not only by advancing their skill levels, but also by increasing self-efficacy and fostering personal relationships. Emma offers privates and semi-privates for improving jazz, ballet, and/or modern technique, practicing pick-up skills, and cleaning dances. Contact via email or connect page for rates!

A woman in black workout clothes is performing a dance or gymnastic move mid-air against a plain gray background.
A young woman in a dance studio practicing a dance move with a raised fist and bent leg, surrounded by other dancers and an instructor in the background.
A dancer in a lunging pose on stage, with a dark background and stage lights shining above.

Photos by: Kenidee Nevaeh (1), Audrey Brizic (2,4), Aidan Tooth (3)