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EMMA G POTTER

Dancer. Performer. Choreographer.

About Emma

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Emma G. Potter is from Stafford, Virginia and began dancing at the Dance Spot Studio, where she trained in multiple styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, modern, tap, and musical theatre for 15 years. She is currently training at Shenandoah University, double majoring dance with psychology, and is expected to graduate in 2026. During her time at SU, she has performed works choreographed by professors Tiffanie Carson, Daniel Padierna, and Ruddy Frias. She has also been privileged to work with Cat Cogliandro, Maleek Washington, Stephen Shynes, Zojea, Mike Esperenza, Noblemotion Dance, Adam Haigh, Gus Giordano Dance School, DanceWorks Chicago, Katie Vickers, Shylo Martinez, and Katherine Zukari in on-stage performances and off-the-stage mentorship. In 2024, Emma traveled to Greece through a Global Experiential Learning trip at Shenandoah University, where she completed a contact improvisation workshop, experienced contemporary dance from local artists, and performed a work by Maurice Fraga for a nonprofit organization “PhilotimoNow”. Emma is a dancer of MA.DE Dance Collective, performing works by Maggie DeFrees at Estreet Dance Theatre, Koresh Dance Showcase, and ARTINMOVIMENTO Dance Festival.

Emma markets herself as a performer and dancer first. While she excels in many styles of dance, she feels her personal movement style is contemporary modern, and is often seen in her choreography. "I find myself exploring ways my body can be a tool of storytelling and a spokesperson for an audience." As a choreographer, Emma sees the dancers around her as versions of herself to tell a story. Her work as an artist within the dance community to is to continue the storytelling through all means of dance, being able to connect with my audience one on one. She loves creating movement based on personal experiences, while incorporating emotional action to propel her storylines and create environments for creativity to grow. 

Dance/Choreography

DANCE REEL

Including choreography from Tiffanie Carson and Daniel Padierna with collaboration from Emma, Emma shows off her versatility in the styles of jazz, commercial heels and contemporary.

Ballet and other styles coming soon. 

Dancer: Emma G. Potter

Music: Birds of a Feather, Billie Eilish & Finneas O'Connell

A SEAT AT THE TABLE

Inspired by personal events in Emma's life, she incorporated contemporary movement with gestures and props to create an authentic story about grief. â€‹

Grief is a complex thing to understand. How far do we let it take us before we can’t come back?

"When it comes to the death of someone that you love, there is no such thing as moving on” - Kelley Lynn

Dancers: Abigail Wescott, Kaitlyn Kiefer

Music: Idea 22, Gibran Alcocer & Snowfall, Dmitry Iliich Volynkin

Poem: If Tomorrow Starts Without Me, David Romano

CIRCLING CHANGE

Emma explores contemporary and gestural devices, led by Instructor Maurice Fraga throughout a semester-long study into choreographic movement. 

This piece encompasses the feeling a person has of being tired of the monotony of life, going through day by day with no change. How do they break this cycle through change? What’s holding them back from doing so?

Dancer: Emma G. Potter

Music: The Wisp Sings, Winter Aid

Hindering Progress,

Alleviating Disruption

Emma explores structured improvisation as a starting point for her piece, letting it expand through props and dancers' collaborations to create the work. 

At times, it feels like help is hard to ask for. Sometimes it’s hard to communicate with others what we need help with. Sometimes it feels like people stare at us when we’re struggling, trying not to get involved. Why is this? How do we fix this? How far do we have to go to get the help we need?

Dancers: Rylie Barr, Riley Pellegrino, Luna Orozco-Orihuela

Music: Green to Blue, Daniel.mp3 & In My Room, Robert Hood Taylor, Kade Clayton, Devin Connor O'Neill, Chance Peña & Aidan Herring

Full Choreography List

Yesterday was heavy, put it down. If it's still heavy, give it to me. 

The Current Between Us

Obstreperous Mind

Hindering Progress, Alleviating Disruption

a seat at the table

Circling Change

​Overstimulation

What's Wrong With Seeing My Stomach?

Valency

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