Emerald Pease began her dance journey at Monona Academy of Dance, where she trained for five years in a variety of dance styles. She then advanced her ballet training at Central Midwest Ballet for four additional years, during which she performed in productions such as Swan Lake, La Bayadère, and The Little Matchstick Girl. Most recently, Emerald completed two years in the Pre-Professional Program at Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy under the direction of Tatiana Jouravel-Malinkine. Her training included classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, character, musical theater, hip hop, and flamenco. Throughout her training at MBSA, Emerald showcased her talent in several notable performances, including Le Corsaire, Swan Lake, Paquita, and Don Quixote.
Emerald has also expanded her training through multiple summer programs at Houston Ballet, Bossov Ballet Theater, Ballet Royale Minnesota, and the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez in Portugal. Her repertoire includes roles in Le Conservatoire, Don Quixote, Romeo and Juliet, Paquita, and several neoclassical works.
Emerald looks forward to bringing her artistry and energy to the stage with Ballet Quad Cities this season.