Emily Luke-Taylor is a professionally trained dancer, performer, and experienced teacher with a strong, versatile foundation across multiple dance styles and musical theatre.

She began her training at the age of 11 on scholarship at Elmhurst Ballet School, working in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet. She later continued her professional training at Laine Theatre Arts, where she specialised in musical theatre, jazz, and commercial dance, alongside singing and drama.

Emily’s performance credits include the original UK tour of Hairspray, where she played Shelly and understudied Tracy Turnblad. Her classical experience includes The Nutcracker with English National Ballet and La Bayadère with the Bolshoi Ballet at the London Coliseum.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Emily is passionate about delivering high-quality training in a supportive and inspiring environment. She teaches a range of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, drama, and musical theatre, with a focus on developing strong technique, performance skills, and confidence.

She currently runs Saturday musical theatre classes, offering a well-rounded programme that combines dance, drama, and performance training to give students a solid all-round foundation.

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