She explained: “We trained in so many different styles that I could pick it up. Bollywood now includes elements of hip hop, so that really helped. That versatility is exactly why I chose this degree. It wasn't just about one style; it was about being ready for the actual industry.”
Since graduating, she has built a career performing for international audiences in holiday hotspots including Turkey, Egypt and Greece – delivering demanding, high-energy shows night after night.
But life as a professional dancer abroad is not always glamorous.
“It’s long hours and physically demanding - you have to make it look easy. Working in different cultures can be challenging at times,” she said.
Living abroad has pushed her outside of her comfort zone, requiring her to adapt quickly to new environments and expectations.
Now, after completing several contracts around the world, Emilee says her “made it” moment didn’t come from a single performance, but from realising how far she has come.
Alongside her performing career, she is now looking to build a future in the fitness industry, recognising the physical demands of life as a professional dancer.
And she has one clear message for students hoping to follow in her footsteps.
She said: “Don’t give up. Opportunities can come out of nowhere – so just keep going and take every chance you can.”
Dr Lauren Vincent, Associate Professor of Education and Dance at BNU, added: "Emilee’s success is a testament to the vocational nature of our dance degrees. We don’t just train dancers; we train global professionals who are ready to step onto any stage in the world, whether that’s a West End theatre or a stadium in India."
She explained: “We trained in so many different styles that I could pick it up. Bollywood now includes elements of hip hop, so that really helped. That versatility is exactly why I chose this degree. It wasn't just about one style; it was about being ready for the actual industry.”
Since graduating, she has built a career performing for international audiences in holiday hotspots including Turkey, Egypt and Greece – delivering demanding, high-energy shows night after night.
But life as a professional dancer abroad is not always glamorous.
“It’s long hours and physically demanding - you have to make it look easy. Working in different cultures can be challenging at times,” she said.
Living abroad has pushed her outside of her comfort zone, requiring her to adapt quickly to new environments and expectations.
Now, after completing several contracts around the world, Emilee says her “made it” moment didn’t come from a single performance, but from realising how far she has come.
Alongside her performing career, she is now looking to build a future in the fitness industry, recognising the physical demands of life as a professional dancer.
And she has one clear message for students hoping to follow in her footsteps.
She said: “Don’t give up. Opportunities can come out of nowhere – so just keep going and take every chance you can.”
Dr Lauren Vincent, Associate Professor of Education and Dance at BNU, added: "Emilee’s success is a testament to the vocational nature of our dance degrees. We don’t just train dancers; we train global professionals who are ready to step onto any stage in the world, whether that’s a West End theatre or a stadium in India."