Emily's Workshop

Emily Stokes began dancing at five years old and was trained by a diverse set of talented teachers in contemporary, hip-hop, ballet, tap, and more. She grew up dancing competitively throughout high school and traveled around the country as a Tremaine Performance Company member and a The Pulse Protege. In college, she became a member of collegiate hip-hop dance teams such as PAC Modern and The G.O.O.D Project where she was either co-captain or choreographing for performances. Eventually, she co-directed a contemporary dance team, The Barefoot Project, and cultivated community through meaningful movement in classes and performances held throughout Southern California. In 2020, Emily decided to take a break from dancing to focus on other aspects of her career and her mental/physical health. Time away from dance allowed Emily to reflect on her identity, her relationship with her body, and with dance. She felt called to dance and teach again in…