Emma-Rose

We are thrilled to be dancing with Emma-Rose for her second year on the team! Altho… we can’t forget her very first performance with us was for the All Blacks vs Ireland game the year before she officially joined the crew.

Emma-Rose’s dance journey began at the tender age of 3, and she took her passion to the next level by starting competitive dance at 8. Since then, she has showcased her talent all over Aotearoa in various styles.

A few highlights of her impressive career include competing twice at the MZ National Young Performer Awards (2017 & 2019) and excelling in the NZCAF Hip Hop Schools Competition, where her team clinched both regionals and nationals.

Emma-Rose lives by the motto “Everything happens for a reason”, reminding us all to embrace the journey, no matter the twists and turns. Join us in celebrating Emma-Rose’s dedication, talent, and the exciting journey ahead!

FUN FACTS about Emma!

Why Otago Dancers 2024?

Emma-Rose’s dream of being an Otago Dancer began as a young girl, fueled by her admiration for the talented dancers she saw perform in 2014, especially Xzenia and Emma Holloway. The positive and encouraging environment of the team, coupled with the opportunity to share her love for dance with the wider community, makes being part of the Otago Dancers a dream come true for her.

Fun dance fact

Besides her dedication to becoming a primary school teacher, Emma-Rose is also a passionate dance teacher! She started teaching syllabus work in 2017 at Mosgiel Meenan Dance Centre and later moved to Black and White Dance Studio in 2020 to further hone her teaching and choreography skills.

Currently

Emma-Rose is pursuing a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary School), balancing her love for education with her passion for dance.

Trained dance styles

HipHop
Jazz
Contemporary

Favorite dance style

Hip Hop
Jazz

Favorite dance moments

From winning the Troupe Potential Award at her first nationals to dazzling audiences in Los Angeles at renowned studios and iconic locations like Disneyland and Hollywood Boulevard, Emma-Rose’s dance journey is filled with unforgettable highlights. Other cherished moments include winning titles like DanceNZMade Hip Hop Champion and NZCAF Hip Hop Schools 2021 with Queen’s High School.

Emma-Rose’s dedication to both her studies and her passion for dance is truly inspiring. Let’s cheer her on as she continues to shine bright on and off the dance floor!