Emily’s journey into dance began in 2014 with a leap into the unknown—their first folk festival, Boombal in Ghent. What started as a spontaneous adventure quickly turned into a deep passion. Over the years, they immersed themselves in the world of social dance, gradually attending more and more bals, workshops, and classes. Their curiosity soon led them beyond folk dance, exploring styles like neo-tango, Swedish dances, couple blues, contact improvisation, and West Coast Swing.

Movement wasn’t always a natural part of Emily’s life. As a child, they were more drawn to music than sports. That changed in their teenage years when they discovered judo—a sport that became truly life-changing. Through judo, they found a new connection with their body, a sense of accomplishment, and a strong social community. This experience sparked a deep interest in anatomy, physiology, and human movement, eventually leading them to pursue studies in physiotherapy. They later specialized in mental health, earned a second degree in Adapted Physical Activity, and completed a teaching degree.

Emily’s love for movement and connection naturally evolved into teaching. They began as a judo instructor, working in both mainstream and adapted sports settings, before transitioning into the world of dance. Since their student years, they have also been passionate about facilitating workshops on topics like consent, bodily awareness, and intimacy.

Today, Emily combines their expertise in movement therapy and education to create tailored dance workshops that focus on connection and inclusivity. They have given workshops on a wide variety of topics upon request, both in Belgium and abroad, sharing their knowledge with diverse audiences. Since 2019, they have been teaching weekly dance classes at KU Leuven University, bringing their passion for dance and movement to a broad and diverse community.