ABOUT ME

Emily Barton received her training from Carrollton Academy of Dance as a member of Park Dance Company. She moved to Kennesaw, GA in 2020 to pursue a degree in Dance at Kennesaw State University with a Modern Concentration. She is also pursuing a Psychology degree and will be a Senior in these degrees in the fall.

She is the current President of the KSU Dance Company, where she has performed in several shows under notable choreographers.

In 2022, Emily became a Company Dancer for VIA UNI, under the direction of Xavier Lewis and Mary Beth Stinson. She performed in their show "Sand" in December of 2022. She also joined RISK Contemporary Dance Company as a Professional Company Member in 2022, under the direction of Brady Michael.

In addition to Heather Wayne Performing Arts, Emily is currently on faculty Duet Dance Academy where she spreads her love of dance by teaching and choreographing.

Emily has a desire to learn and is eager to explore the endless possibilities of artistic expression through dance. She feels as though dance is her safe place and it has shaped her into who she is today.