EMMA COCHRANE


"Miss Emma" began her training with Nova Dance Studio in 1997.  During her 12 years with us she has studied Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern Contemporary and Flamenco.  As a student, she completed numerous levels of the C.D.T.A. Ballet and Tap syllabus having achieved a high standing in each exam that she completed.
Before joining our teaching staff, Miss Emma had previously taught dance for the Bridgewater Recreation Department in 2005 and 2006. She filled the position of Assistant Teacher with N.D.S. under the direction of the Co-Artistic Director during the 2006-2007 season. She was simultaneously acting as a substitute teacher for the Junior School and assisted in our summer programs for several years before taking on her own roster of classes in Fall 2007. She is currently a licensed member of S.O.C.A.N. through Dance Nova Scotia.

In 2007 and 2008 Emma was involved in the N.D.S. Senior group that took home several Silver Medals from the B.A.T.D. Festival in the Open Tap and Ballet categories. She is currently preparing for the 2009 competition season as an active member of the newly formed N.D.S. Senior Competition Team.

She currently teaches Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop, while continuing her advanced training with Senior teachers at Nova Dance Studio. Miss Emma also excels academically and is Vice President of the Student Council and International Baccalaureate Program at P.V.E.C. She is well loved by her students and peers alike and her professionalism and gentle manner make her a popular teacher.