Emma Simons is a dance artist and personal trainer originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. Her practice is grounded in physicality, rigor, and sensation. Within her work, Emma is captivated by the limits of the body’s capacity for movement.

Emma graduated summa cum laude from George Mason University in 2026 with a BFA in Dance and Performance and a minor in Arts Management, studying under the direction of Susan Shields. During her time at Mason, she had the opportunity to perform works by choreographers including Robert Battle, Robyn Mineko Williams, Doug Varone, Christopher D’Amboise, Kyle Abraham, Andrea Miller, Branndi Lewis, and Shaun D’Arcy, among others. Her artistic practice is further influenced by her involvement in programs with Springboard Danse Pittsburgh, Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Program, Ballets Jazz Montréal, Dance Kaleidoscope, BODYTRAFFIC, Doug Varone and Dancers, and Dance West Fest.

In addition to her dance practice, Emma is passionate about health and wellness. She is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has worked with a wide range of individuals—from those living with chronic illness to fellow dancers seeking supplemental training. Her goal is to help others define and achieve their own version of true health through movement, strength, and mindful support.