About the Teacher

Emily Brooks is originally from Alma, MI where she grew up with her parents, Wayne and Susan and brother Alec. Emily danced under the instruction of Christie Freestone for 15 years, competing and performing in the United States, Canada and Scotland. She received her teaching certification from the British Association of Teachers of Dance in 2002, and and has been teaching both group and private lessons since then. Emily attended Hope College in Holland, MI, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is currently employed as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room of Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and University of Illinois at Chicago. When she is not teaching or fulfilling her role as a nurse, Emily loves to spend time with her family and friends, cook, bake, run and travel.

Highland Dance Instructor Emily Brooks

A message from Emily:

For 15 years my parents took me all around the world to lessons and competitions.  My mom attended nearly every dance lesson, practicing with me everyday.  I have my parents and teacher, Christie Freestone, to thank for the lifelong friends and memories I have made through Highland dance.  I have developed a love, not only for Highland Dance, but also for teaching and I am so excited to share it with future dancers. My hope is that I would be able to facilitate the forming of relationships in the studio and in the Highland Dance world with other dancers, teachers, and parents, as well as provide opportunities for dancers to experience all that Highland Dance has to offer!