Class Reviews.

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In Person Classes

Begin Again Jazz Workshops for professional actors held in NYC.

Emily is an awesome dance instructor. My background is in operatic performance and dance was never stressed in my training. Now that I am singing musical theater as well, I need to learn the fundamentals of dance to make it through the dance calls. In just three jazz sessions with Emily I have learned fundamental technical skills and an overall awareness of my posture while moving. On top of that her sweet spirit makes it a warm and safe environment to learn and grow in. I would recommend her to any one looking for a fun learning experience.

Virtual Workshops

Back to Basics Virtual Tap Classes held over Zoom.

February 2020 had just hit and BAM, everyone was unemployed, artists were suddenly stuck without an outlet to express themselves and the sense of solitude was heavily looming over us all.  It was a tough time and no one knew the direction we were heading.  But in the Spring something very special was created by Emily Jane with her virtual tap classes!  Suddenly we once again had community, a supportive environment where we could all just let loose from the woes of the pandemic, have fun, keep in shape and most importantly learn about the rich history of tap! 

 Emily doesn’t miss one flap in her classes!  Her enthusiasm for this art form is utterly INFECTIOUS and only inspires her students to want to explore more!  Through her we learned about the saints of tap, those who paved the way and so generously shared their creations from generation to generation. During our virtual class, I felt like we were part of the legacy, continuing the beautiful craft of those who came before us.  I can’t express how much my time in these classes meant.  Not only did it provide refuge from lockdown but it also introduced wonderful new friends into my life!  Anyone who has had the privilege to study with Emily will tell you right off the bat, that you are in good hands, (Or tap shoes!)

Coaching Sessions

Tap coaching to help support her in the swing track of the Busch Garden Williamsburg show Celtic Fyre (Best Theme Park Entertainment 6 years in a row).

Private lessons with Emily helped improve my tap technique and confidence more than I ever could have imagined! I have been a professional dancer for almost a decade having trained under the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, but tap has always been a discipline where I felt that I was lacking. With time and practice, I could make my body do tap steps, but I had no context for why they needed to be done or the history behind it. Emily breaks down the mechanics while giving you the history of tap dance as a whole. I feel like a stronger and smarter well rounded dancer having worked with her.

  • Megan Tatum: VA based professional performer & choreographer.