Emery Newton,
is a member of City Ballet’s Studio Company. As a child in a family that moved often, Emery found stability, inspiration, and meaningful friendships through ballet. She began formal training at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) under the direction of Darla Hoover. While there, she performed George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, and Walpurgisnacht Ballet as well as Alan Hineline’s Giselle, Swan Lake, and The Four Seasons. Her training was enhanced by Veyette Virtual Ballet School, and summers at Boston Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, CPYB, Ballet Theatre of Maryland, and City Ballet of San Diego.
Emery holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College and a Ballet Certificate from Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Additionally, she holds a Ballet Teacher’s Certification from CPYB, and a Level 1 Teaching Certification in Progressing Ballet Technique.
Emery’s professional career began as a Trainee at Ballet Theatre of Maryland where she was also a Costume Team member. Highlights include Nicole Kelsch’s The Nutcracker, La Esmeralda, Giselle, Swan Lake and Napoli, and Cindy Case’s Ma Petite. As an instructor for Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s Conservatory of Dance, she also set choreography for the annual Showcase.
Emery is passionate about ballet for future generations and strives to create a sense of belonging through dance while building strong technique, healthy habits, and joy through movement.