Emily J. Sanchez Performer was born and raised in Texas. She received her formal training at the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas. Emily was awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in 2019. While studying at UNCSA, she performed the works of Doug Varone, Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, and Douglas Dunn, as well as choreographing her own pieces for student showcases. 

Emily has been a resident of New York City since 2019 and presently resides in the Harlem area. In addition to her performance career, she pursues a profession as an art educator, teaching dance and creative movement to students all across New York City. 

Along with her teaching post, Emily performs as a freelance entertainer and holds residencies as an artist with two New York-based dance companies. She continues to grow as a dancer and educator, sharing the art form that she loves in an environment that encourages authenticity.