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NEWS

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Winter 2021

After a long break from performing due to COVID-19, Emily was cast in OKCU's first live, holiday show since the onset of the pandemic. It was so great to be back onstage with friends and sharing holiday spirit with a live audience!

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SORORITY RECRUITMENT

Fall 2021

Senior year began with the firsts of the lasts! Emily and her best friend, Dara, worked to plan and successfully execute their final Recruitment Week for the Delta Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi. 

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LITTLE ROCK TAP FESTIVAL INTERNSHIP

Summer 2021

Emily had the opportunity to intern with one of her favorite tap festivals this summer. She spent the week with so many artists that she has looked up to throughout her dance career, while gaining more event management experience.

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AΦ CARES

Spring 2021

Emily's sorority recently held a philanthropy week to raise funds and awareness for the organization's guiding cause: the fight against heart disease. The week encompassed activities and workshops to involve members of the organization and OKCU's campus community to promote the philanthropic cause and show that Alpha Phi cares about heart health.

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CHICAGO TAP THEATRE INTERNSHIP

Summer 2020

Emily currently serves as an intern for Chicago Tap Theatre, working remotely on different projects for the company. This experience has perfectly brought together her love for tap dance and management work. She took on this role over the summer, but has been able to continue her remote connection with the company while at school.

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BROADWAY REVUE

Spring 2020

Emily performed with the American Spirit Dance Company in their spring show. She loved dancing alongside her friends in tap dances and Rockette style pieces.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Winter 2019

The American Spirit Christmas show is always a hit! Emily performed with the company in pieces choreographed by Jo Rowan, and many more inspired by the spirit of the holidays.

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ROCKETTES SUMMER INTENSIVE

Summer 2019

Emily attended the Rockettes Summer Intensive in New York City for the fourth time with many of her OKCU dance friends.

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THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

Summer 2019

Emily had the opportunity to perform in her hometown's summer production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. She played the Pearl Dancer and was in the Ensemble.

THE GREGG RUSSELL LEGACY SHOW

Summer 2021

Emily was given the opportunity to perform with Rhythmic Souls Tap Company at The Gregg Russell Legacy Show in Los Angeles. She was honored to be included in such a special performance alongside many other artists.

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