A philosophy.
An exploration. A perspective.
A solution.
Intersections
If we think of the many challenges we face in the world today - excessive screentime, declining health, cultural division, or loneliness to name a few, dance is a powerful solution hiding in plain sight.
Dance at the Intersection is about using my own creativity to explore dance as a method of storytelling, supporting the people who share their dance with the world, innovating new systems to sustain their work.
Dancers face an endless string of intersections. Whether you start dancing as a child, continue as an adult, navigate injuries, or balance family and financial decisions, dancers constantly face the question: To dance or not to dance? These are intersections that happen on a pathway - each one offering a choice, a challenge, or a new opportunity.
There are also the intersections of overlap - where dance meets physical, mental, and emotional health, cultural heritage, artistry, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and social change.
Much like fabric, which is made up of many interconnected threads, dance is woven through various aspects of society, providing texture to our daily lives and building connections across generations, languages, and locations.
What could be possible if we focused more efforts and resources toward using dance as a tool for positive change?
Dance enhances our humanity.
"I firmly believe that in all my years of working with people in the arts, Emily is one of the most capable, resourceful, and dedicated people I've met.”
—Tony Caparelli
Executive Director of Oakland Ballet & James Sewell Ballet
Meet Emily
I’m a highly creative, multifaceted being with an entrepreneurial spirit and a dyslexic brain that helps me understand the world in an interconnected and dynamic way. Dance is my throughline, though there have been many intersections along the way.
Work with Me
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Commission or Collaborate
Dance can help you tell a story, bring a space to life, build community, or facilitate social interaction in a unique and engaging way - the possibilities are endless! You bring an idea, I’ll find the intersection with dance and something transformational will emerge.
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Dancer Support
From online courses to mentorship to skill-building, I help dancers to transform their skill, artistry, and passion into classes, performances, events, festivals, street parties, films, businesses and more!
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Facilitation and Consulting
I partner with philanthropic organizations and investors in the arts to design innovative programs and strategies that fuel a vibrant performing arts ecosystem.