Emily Crone
2020 Dance Scholarship Recipient
Emily's love for dance goes beyond a mere hobby; it permeates every aspect of her life, serving as her ultimate passion and driving force. Since a young age, she has dedicated herself to dance, aspiring to become a professional dancer and choreographer. Recognized for her unwavering dedication, receptiveness to feedback, technical proficiency, performance skills, and exemplary conduct, Emily has achieved remarkable accomplishments that far exceeded her younger self's expectations.
Motivated by her high standards, inspiring teachers, talented professionals, and legendary dancers, she constantly strives to elevate her artistry and athleticism. Watching others and exploring her own movement through improvisation allow her to broaden her artistic research and refine her choreographic skills. Emily believes that participating in Indiana University High School Summer Dance Intensive will enable her to delve deeper into her artistic self, pushing her to reach new heights as a dancer while nurturing her creative expression. In class and while learning choreography, Emily pays close attention to details such as musicality, quality of movement, and technique. She finds inspiration in a wide range of music genres and experiences an exhilarating rush when the music starts playing and her body effortlessly responds with dance.
Music serves as a catalyst for her emotions, which in turn ignite her dancing, enabling her to convey passion and sentiment and touch the hearts of the audience. Dance bestows upon Emily numerous benefits, including freedom, strength, confidence, discipline, teamwork, a healthy lifestyle, and opportunities for personal growth. She relishes the challenges dance presents, as they fuel her creativity and offer endless possibilities for individual and group expression. Emily embraces the mental and physical demands of dance, drawn to its inherent difficulty and considering it an integral part of her life.