Emily was born and raised in Franklin, TN and holds a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Songwriting and a Minor in Music from Middle Tennessee State University.
Emily has an extensive dance background including ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, tap, jazz, modern, and more. As a performer, she did two years on mellophone at Music City Drum Corps (‘22-‘23), and aged-out at Mandarins (‘24). She had also spent two years with Rhythm X’s Visual Ensemble (‘24-‘25).
Emily has taught several years of dance and high school marching band programs. At home, she is the Visual Caption Head at Fairview High School and a visual/music tech at Ravenwood High School. She has spent the past two years at Music City Drum Corps as a Movement Specialist, and is now designing and choreographing for Fishers, Zionsville, and Warren Central High School this upcoming winter percussion season! She is also spending her second indoor season with Veritas Indoor Percussion as their Dance & Movement Lead.
Emily spends a lot of time writing choreography, designing, teaching, and dancing. She loves to tell stories through her work, and teach others how to do so as well! Emily cannot wait to continue sharing her passion this season, and is excited for a great year!