Emily started dancing at 3 years old at her Aunt’s dance and acrobatic studio, later transitioning to Rise Dance Center in Schaumburg, IL. She has trained in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, pointe, contemporary, modern, tap, acrobatics, and tumbling. Competing for 15 years, Emily has earned scholarships, individual overall awards, and group overall awards. She was a part of the Conant High School Poms Team and Orchesis team during her 4 years of high school, acting as captain for both teams during her senior year. Emily spent one year dancing at the University of Colorado Boulder with the Buff Gold Dance Team.