Emma tells about herself:
“My roots take me to the cold north, but deep down inside, Cuban rhythms have melted my heart.
I first got into dance when I was six, and physicality, music, and movement have always been a part of my life.
I started instructing sports at the age of 17, and when I was younger, the main focus was on sports. I have worked in the field of sports for about eight years, doing instruction, coaching, and teaching work.
Dance has been a part of my life in varying intensities, and my most important teachers have been the esteemed maestros and dancers Indira and Yunier Garcia, from whom I have learned both in Finland and Cuba, as well as Hanna Terán, under whose guidance I have grown since my first dance steps.
I teach Cuban popular dances, and in my classes, the focus is on authentic, grounded movement rather than choreography.
In solo lessons we learn step and body movement techniques based on Casino (couple salsa), how to interpret Timba music, and how to express different qualities of dance and combine them naturally. In my teaching, it is important to me to always respect the origins and cultural context of dance.
Progress in the courses is made with respect for learning: repetition, which means memorising things and then letting them sink in, understanding that everyone learns at their own pace.
In my teaching, I combine gentle and technically precise guidance. I also approach dance somatically, understanding that we are a whole. Our breathing is an essential part of movement, and with it, relaxation is like opening up a new dimension to dance.
Welcome!!”
