Originally from Whistler, BC, Emily was trained in figure skating, dance, and drama from a young age. In her teen years, she trained at Boston Dance Collective, Vibestreet Dance, and Oak Bay Secondary School.

In her post-secondary education, she studied Creative Industries of Acting & Dance Studies and Storytelling in Media (Bachelor of Arts, Toronto Metropolitan University), Ballet at Canada’s National Ballet School (RAD syllabus), and ESL education at the Canada College of Education.

Currently, she is completing her Bachelor of Education in Secondary Drama and English at the University of Victoria.

Emily has worked in various roles within the performing arts across Canada, China, and Spain, including as a director, choreographer, stage manager, producer, videographer, performer, and in marketing.

Some notable companies she has contributed creative work for include VOS Musical Theatre, EntertainmentOne, The Musical Stage Company, Creativiva Inc, TheatreSKAM, The Canadian Stage, The Coalmine Theatre, and Buddies in Bad Times.

Recent works include:

Passion & Performance Arts Inc. - 6 shows per year, 2022 to 2025 - Choreographer & Stage Manager

VOS Musical Theatre - The Rocky Horror Show, 2022 - Choreographer & Co-Director

Oak Bay Secondary School Musical Theatre - The Little Mermaid, 2022 - Asst. Costumes & Props Builder

Creativiva Inc. - Touring Circus & Musical Theatre Shows (Middle East, Caribbean, Toronto), 2018 & 2019 - Various Marketing Roles & Jr. Project Manager

Toronto Metropolitan Theatre Co. - Thoroughly Modern Millie & The Drowsy Chaperone, 2014/2015 & 2016/2017 - Choreographer & Marketing

From Spain to China, Toronto to Victoria, Emily has taught at various public schools and studios for over a decade.

She specializes in jazz styles, musical theatre, contemporary, modern, and street styles, as well as physical theatre and general drama. Emily has also trained in teaching applied theatre and drama at the University of Victoria.

In Victoria, Emily has been teaching dance and vocal music to youth at Westcoast Academy of Performing Arts since 2023, and in the dance program at Oak Bay Secondary School since 2019. She also teaches adult dance classes at Passion & Performance Arts Inc.

Driven by the need for inclusive spaces in the arts, Emily works to create accessible learning environments for adults and youth. She does so by creating audiovisual supplement material for all of her classes, by learning and teaching about cultural histories of the styles she works in, and by educating on creating inclusive spaces in her classes. Visit her Instagram to view videos on creating safer spaces in performing arts education.