EMILY KIRKOLIS

Emily began dancing when she was three years old. By age six, she was competing in various styles of dance. Emily has trained in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. She has also trained in Contemporary with a special interest in Tap.

Emily, a Lemont High School Dance Team alum, attended Illinois State University. She earned a degree in Early Childhood Education, graduating in 2021. A accomplished member of the Impact Dance Team at ISU, Emily served as team president her senior year.

Dancing competitively for 13 years, Emily has considerable experience in musicality, stage prescence, and audience connection. A highly decorated choreographer, Emily has won awards for her art Nationwide.

Emily is a respected member of the Fly Dance Competition Staff. Working events in Nevada, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, in addition to judging in Oregon.

Emily is a passionate teacher and choreographer. She strives to parallel her art with a dancer's talent bringing her vision to life. She is an integral part of the Relevé team with an unmatched ability to connect with her dancers. Emily is starting her fourth year teaching dance, excited for what the future holds at Relevé.