Emily Schulz
Dance Educator | Choreographer | Coach | Early Childhood Educator
Emily Schulz brings more than 20 years of experience in dance education to Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance, combining extensive teaching and performance experience with a background in early childhood education.
Her approach to teaching is grounded in the belief that dance should provide children with both structure and freedom to discover their individual personalities. With a career spanning multiple age groups and educational settings, Ms. Schulz creates classrooms where students can build confidence, develop their skills, and most importantly, enjoy the process.
Education
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Her education in early childhood development has been an important foundation throughout her teaching career, giving her insight into the different ways children learn, communicate, and develop confidence in a classroom environment.
Dance Education Experience
Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance
Dance Instructor | 20+ Years
Bonnie Lindholm School of Dance
Dance Instructor | 15 Years
Throughout her teaching career, Ms. Schulz has taught hundreds of dance classes and worked with dancers across a wide range of ages and experience levels.
Her teaching philosophy combines:
Technique • Structure • Creativity • Musicality • Confidence • Fun
She particularly enjoys watching young dancers become comfortable in the classroom and seeing their individual personalities emerge as they gain confidence in their abilities.
Coaching & Educational Experience
Palatine High School Dance Team
Head Coach
As Head Coach, Ms. Schulz worked with high school dancers while developing their performance skills, teamwork, discipline, and confidence.
Bright Horizons Early Childhood Center
Assistant Director & Creative Dance Instructor
Her experience as an Assistant Director and Creative Dance Instructor allowed her to combine her early childhood education background with her passion for movement and dance.
Performance Experience
Dance has been an important part of Ms. Schulz’s life both on and off the stage.
Selected Performance Experience
Junior Luv-A-Bull — 3 Years
Orchesis — 4 Years
200+ Professional Performance Appearances
Her performance experience includes appearances at:
Walt Disney World • Six Flags Great America • United Center • Additional Stages & Events
These experiences have given Ms. Schulz a strong understanding of the preparation, teamwork, discipline, and energy required to perform in front of an audience.
Teaching Philosophy
For Ms. Schulz, teaching dance is about much more than learning choreography.
Her early childhood education background has given her a unique understanding of how children learn and develop, while her years in dance have allowed her to combine that knowledge with technique, artistry, structure, and fun.
She especially enjoys working with dancers of all ages and creating an environment where students feel comfortable enough to let their personalities shine.
Her goal is to help every dancer build confidence, discover their individuality, and develop a genuine love for dance—while creating a classroom where students can learn, laugh, grow, and make lasting memories.
Beyond The Studio
Outside of the studio, Emily is a foster parent and proud mom to her daughter, Harmony.
She enjoys spending time with her family, life with her cat, Callie, and, naturally, tacos and wine.
Emily is excited to continue sharing her love of dance with the Rebecca McCarthy School of Dance community and to create positive, encouraging experiences that students carry with them well beyond the classroom.
