Emily is rehearsal director for Dorset Youth Dance and the lead dance artist for Shift: dance with a difference. Shift is a creative health dance programme for young people aged 11 to 16 in partnership with Dorset Mind and Pavillion Dance South West.

Emily’s own independent practice as a facilitator has focused on inclusive community projects. This has given her experience in youth work and teaching non-dancers and community groups with diverse needs. As a facilitator Emily believes in empowering and inspiring participants through a positive, supportive and uplifting atmosphere! At only 5ft her stature may be small but her energy is abundant! 

As a facilitator Emily has led workshops and creative outreach programmes for Protein Dance, Gary Clarke Company, Shobana Jeyasingh, Activate Performing Arts, Corey Baker Dance and Shaper/Caper. Throughout this extensive experience, Emily has engaged with professional dancers, undergraduate, college, and secondary level students. Emily has engaged with young people in Pupil Referral Units, inclusive dance groups and young people with lived experience of the the care system.

For Joli Vyann Company, Emily was the sole facilitator on a movement program for participants with experiences of addiction and homelessness. The program focused on physical and mental health, self esteem and social interaction through elements of dance, contact improvisation, yoga and meditation. Emily has been a performer and facilitator with Fallen Angels Dance Theatre, a charity supporting those in recovery from addiction or mental health adversity through dance and performance. Emily has also been a volunteer teaching assistant on Summer Holiday Dance Projects at Angel Shed Theatre, an inclusive performing arts charity for children and teenagers. Emily has also worked in the role of artist support and creative enabler.

As a fully qualified yoga teacher, Emily hopes to give participants a deeper connection to their bodies and overall sense well-being. Both personally and professionally, Emily has a passion for how movement, dance and yoga can help improve mental health and wellbeing. Emily is also a fully qualified Youth Mental Health First Aider through MHFA England. 

Emily was a lead community artist for Big Dance Festival’s large scale community project ‘Skipping Extravaganza’ commissioned by Greenwich Dance. Working with various community groups, the project culminated in a large scale outdoor performance with 100 participants with ages ranging from 7-80. Emily has acted as a dance and movement teacher and assistant for Young Film Academy’s outreach programme, offering opportunities such as residential summer schools, short courses and workshops for young people interested in filmmaking. Creating opportunities through access to equipment and experienced professional guidance.