Years with Manyet Dance
Ms. Emily has been an instructor for Manyet Dance and a member of the Monday Night Advanced Combo class since 2013.
Dance Background/Credentials
Ms. Emily has been dancing for over 25 years with more than 15 years of teaching experience in
Northern, Central, and Eastern Kentucky. She studied with distinguished studios and companies in the
Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area, including several years with Cincinnati Ballet. Emily attended
Eastern Kentucky University where she studied Kinesiology, Biomechanics, and Dance Anatomy. While
on scholarship as a member of the EKU Dance Team, she competed in Las Vegas, Nevada for a national
title. Ms. Emily was an elected officer, choreographer, and cast member of EKU Dance Theatre, a
modern dance company under the direction of Dr. Marianne McAdam. Emily was voted by her peers as
the recipient of the “Outstanding Choreographer Award’’, the highest honor in the company. Most
recently, Emily completed the courses to earn her Progressing Ballet Technique certification.
Since Ms. Emily began working with the Manyet Dance Troupes in 2013, her choreography and dancers
have been awarded multiple top honors and scholarship opportunities at competitions at the regional
and national level. Emily loves sharing her passion for dance and movement with the dancers at
Manyet. She is proud to use her collective education and diverse experiences to challenge her dancers
with original choreography that is unique and artistic. Emily’s teaching style incorporates current
methods of technique and training that are effective, safe and engaging.
Favorite Style of Dance
Ms. Emily has enjoyed years of training in a variety of dance styles including tap, hip-hop, pom, african,
middle eastern, and ballroom (freeform waltz, latin, and west coast swing ) but her favorite styles are
ballet, modern, lyrical, contemporary, musical theatre, and jazz!
Ms. Emily continues her dance and cultural education by regularly attending seminars, workshops and conventions.