Instructor

Emily Hansel

Emily Hansel is a San Francisco-based dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Originally from Rochester, Minnesota, Emily received her BFA in Dance from the University of South Florida. Emily currently dances for Post:Ballet, Robert Moses’ KIN, Mark Foehringer Dance Project, FACT/SF, and Christy Funsch, and recently performed Cunningham repertory in Signals from the West: Bay Area Artists In Conversation with Merce Cunningham at 100. Emily has also performed with The Anata Project, Talli Jackson, Marika Brussel, Alma Esperanza Cunningham, Kristin Damrow Company, Brannigan Dance Works, and SOULSKIN Dance. Emily’s choreography has been presented at numerous venues throughout the Bay Area, Georgia, and Florida. Her choreographic influences and interests are ever-changing and expanding. When she isn’t performing or choreographing, Emily teaches ballet, contemporary, and composition classes to children and enjoys working in a plethora of arts administration roles.