Emma Salinas is originally from Alamo, California and holds a B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Dance from Belhaven University with an emphasis in choreography and performance. Salinas has performed across the United States and in over ten countries at notable events such as Project Dance, Busan International Dance Festival, KUNA: National Festival, and MODAFE International Festival. She also spent a season performing with Ad Deum Dance Company as a main company member during their 2019-2020 season.
One of her numerous passions includes passing on the legacy of dance to the community around her in an accessible and relatable manner. This passion has driven her as a teacher as well as to work with a wide array of people ranging in age and abilities through ministry. In addition to performing, choreographing, and teaching dance, Salinas has experience in dance production influenced by her time shadowing companies such as Paul Taylor, Shen Wei, and Pilobolus during her production internship at the 2013 American Dance Festival.
