emily

Age :  19

Your nickname :  Em

Years with Alliance :  0

What’s your best dance memory ? :  My favorite dance memory is when I

got the opportunity to perform for the AFC opening ceremony in Qatar.

At what age did you start dancing ? :  I started at 2.

Who’s an artist you would love to dance for ? :  SZA

If not dancing, what career would you pursue ? :  I would be an astrophysicist.

What’s your favourite hobby ? :  I really enjoy learning new things and finding ways tonincorporate it into my lifestyle like creating small businesses such as jewelry and making sweaters/clothes.

What’s your hidden talent ? : My fingers are very flexible.

What’s your favourite movie ? : The Grinch.

What's a song or music genre that never fails to get you moving ? : Anything Tems!

Do you have a superstition or pre-performance ritual ? : I have to do a squeeze/barf circle with the people I'm performing with right before to send out good energy and get rid of any nerves.

What three words best describe your dance style ? : Dynamic, fluid and energetic.

What advice would you give a young dancer ? : I would say to always stay committed to what you’re doing - if you’re on your own path and continue to work hard, there is nothing that can stop you. It’s also really important to always surround yourself with people that inspire/motivate you.

What makes the Alliance special to you ? : One of my favorite things ever is performing in front of a larger audience, so getting to do that while dancing alongside my friends and other dancers that inspire me is super exciting and meaningful to me.