About

As Artistic Director of Five Fifty Dance, Emily Green builds choreography out of contrasts—weight and weightlessness, effort and ease, control and total abandon. Her work is physically grounded but highly theatrical, blending explosive stage-spanning movement with quiet, intimate audience connection.

Emily’s perspective as a queer artist shapes how she creates and views the world. It brings a distinct sense of humor to her work, a sharp eye for power dynamics, and a commitment to building spaces where performers feel genuinely seen. She frequently invites her dancers to lean in to exaggerated characters, take up space, and subvert the audience's expectations.

At its core, Five Fifty Dance is about people—their confidence, contradictions, vulnerability, and humor. The company prioritizes collaboration and individuality, ensuring the choreography feels like a natural extension of who the performers are.