Emma Rowland is a grade 10 student and dance major at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts. She’s currently a part of the advanced company at City Dance Arts and also teaches part-time.

 

Emma has over 13 years of training in ballet, contemporary, lyrical, tap and jazz. Her formal ballet training to date includes the completion of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Advanced Foundation Exam and she is currently preparing for the Advanced 1 Exam. 

 

Emma has had the honour to be accepted and attend three Professional Division ballet intensives: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet (2017), Alberta Ballet School (2018) and Quinte Ballet School of Canada (2019). This year she plans to attend the Arts Umbrella International Summer Dance Intensive in Vancouver.  

 

Emma‘s competitive dance experience includes over 6 years of regional and international competitions. Notable international competitions include the 2018 Dance World Cup held in Barcelona Spain, where she was part of the World Performers Canada team, representing Canada to compete against 51 countries from around the world. Her routines in tap, ballet and contemporary styles, brought in 4 medals for the Canadian Team.

 

In 2020, Emma was a finalist for the Youth America Grand Prix, Top 12 Contemporary Ensemble category. Emma also placed 2nd with top honours at the 2020 World Ballet Arts Competition semi-finals and was invited to participate in the W.B.A.C Grand Prix finals.

 

In March 2021, Emma most recently competed in the virtual Dance Open America international competition, placing top 10 contemporary solo and 3rd place for a contemporary trio.