Emma Elaine Houston

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Dance Reel

Co/Lab - Carnival of the Animals Directed by Karina Johnson

This show was a two-part show with a ballet for Act 1 and a student-choreographed showcase for Act 2. The ballet, Carnival of the Animals, showcased all the beautiful wild animals. I was a lion and waves in the Aquarium in Carnival of the Animals. For the student showcase was a collection of student’s pieces two of them being pieces I choreographed called Ode to a Love Lost and Angles and Queens.

North Coast Dance Festival - Chan Chan Choreographed by Karina Johnson

Northern Michigan University - Cabaret Directed by Kristen Beth Willams

In the NMU production of Cabaret, I played Frenchie one of the Kit Kat Girls (Gold shorts, pink top, green skirt). This was My first musical and I couldn’t have asked for a better cast and production to be a part of for the first time. The story of Cabaret is placed in Berlin Germany at the rise of Hitler following two main characters journeys. Cliff Bradshaw an American Novelest trying to write a book and Sally Bowels a dancer at the Kit Kat Club who represents the party happening in Berlin at the time.

Co/Lab - Home for the Holidays Directed by Karina Johnson

Home for the Holidays is an original Holiday season show that represents multiple cultures’ Christmas and other holiday season traditions. The first act was filled with multiple traditions from different cultures around the world. The second half of the show was a radio show filled with singing and dancing to classic Christmas songs. I even choreographed a tap piece for the second show.

Co/Lab 2025 - Alice in Wonderland Directed by Karina Johnson

This original production of Alice in Wonderland was an immersive experience in an off-site location. This production was unique from the storyline to even the composed music. In this contemporary ballet production, my roles were a Tea Party Guest (hoop skirt) and a Card. This production was an amazing experience and a blue moon opportunity I am so grateful to have been a part of.

Northern Michigan University- Jesus Christ SuperStar Directed by: Paul and Kelli Truckey

In the NMU 2025 Production of Jesus Christ Superstar, I played one of Mary’s girls who, in our version, pole danced. The process of learning how to pole dance was an empowering and unique experience I’ll never forget. This show was filled with laughs, smiles, tears, anger, and killer rock music.