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Emma Lund

Calgary,AB

Summary

Accomplished dance artist, choreographer, educator, and adjudicator from Calgary, Alberta. Recognized for developing technical excellence in competitive dancers. Highly respected throughout Western Canada for expertise in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip-hop. Trained at The Conteur Academy in Toronto with a focus on technical refinement and compositional development under Eryn Waltman's direction. Known for inspiring dancers of all ages and skill levels to think critically, move intentionally, and explore creative potential for technical growth and artistic maturity. Professional credits include performances at The JUNO Awards (Alessia Cara), The Capezio A.C.E. Awards (Los Angeles), with o2 Dance Company (Calgary), and on Locke & Key (Netflix). Choreography featured by the Calgary Outriders (CFL cheer team) and Hermès.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dance Adjudicator

VIEW Dance Challenge
04.2024 - Current
  • Dance Adjudicator

Dance Educator and Choreographer

Alive Danceworks
09.2020 - Current
  • Full time dance educator and choreographer for ages 5-18
  • Mentoring emerging competitive dancers in multiple genres

Dance Educator

Edge School For Athletes
09.2018 - Current
  • Dance educator and choreographer

Dance Adjudicator

Kick It Up Dance Competition
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Dance Adjudicator

Dance Adjudicator

Sparkle Dance Festival
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • - Dance Adjudicator

Fitness Instructor

The Extension Room
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • - Ballet Based Fitness Classes

Performer

Legends Of Horror
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • - Performer, Actor

Dance Performer

O2 Dance Company
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • - Company Member, Dance Performer

Dance Teaching Assistant

FRESH Dance Intensive
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • - Dance Workshop Assistant

Dance Performer

The JUNO Awards
04.2016 - 04.2016
  • - Dance Performer for Alessia Cara

Dance Teaching Assistant

Triple Threat Dance Convention
10.2015 - 10.2015
  • - Dance Convention Assistant

Education

Contemporary Dance Diploma - Dance

The Conteur Academy
Toronto, ON
06.2018

Skills

  • Choreography - Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe
  • Instructional Techniques in multiple dance genres - Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Pointe, Hip Hop
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Student Development
  • Training and Development
  • Strength Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Constructive feedback
  • Performance assessment
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Choreography analysis
  • Dance vocabulary

Timeline

Dance Adjudicator

VIEW Dance Challenge
04.2024 - Current

Dance Adjudicator

Kick It Up Dance Competition
04.2023 - 04.2023

Dance Adjudicator

Sparkle Dance Festival
04.2023 - 04.2023

Dance Educator and Choreographer

Alive Danceworks
09.2020 - Current

Performer

Legends Of Horror
10.2018 - 10.2019

Dance Educator

Edge School For Athletes
09.2018 - Current

Fitness Instructor

The Extension Room
09.2018 - 03.2020

Dance Performer

O2 Dance Company
06.2016 - 03.2018

Dance Performer

The JUNO Awards
04.2016 - 04.2016

Dance Teaching Assistant

Triple Threat Dance Convention
10.2015 - 10.2015

Dance Teaching Assistant

FRESH Dance Intensive
08.2015 - 08.2017

Contemporary Dance Diploma - Dance

The Conteur Academy
Emma Lund