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Emma Mercer: Championing Inclusive Dance and Physical Literacy 💃

Emma has devoted her life to teaching dance and physical literacy, with a passion centred around inclusive practice, equal learning opportunities, and continuing education. ✨

Dance Training & Expertise 🎓

Emma is passionate about many forms of dance, including:

  • Ballet
  • Tap
  • Character and Folk Dance
  • Acro
  • Contemporary
  • Lyrical
  • Modern
  • Jazz

She brings extensive experience in contemporary, lyrical, modern, and jazz, honed across studios and stages from St. John’s to Toronto to New York.

Professional Qualifications 📚

Emma holds an impressive range of credentials:

  • Teacher Training Program (Honours) at Canada’s National Ballet School — completed with Distinction
  • Registered Teacher Status (RTS) with the Royal Academy of Dance
  • Associate Diploma in National Dance with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
  • Associate in Tap Dance with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
  • Acrobatic Arts — completed up to and including Module Two

Teaching Philosophy 🌟

Emma’s teaching is grounded in inclusive practice and equal learning opportunities, creating a space where every dancer can thrive. Her goal is to support passionate movers who want to advance their training, while fostering a lifelong love of dance and physical literacy.

Join Emma’s class and take your training to the next level in a supportive, inclusive environment! ⭐