About Emilia

Originally from Lake Zurich, IL, Emilia Bruno (they/them) is an Italian-American, queer movement artist and educator based in College Park, MD. Their performance credits include Shapiro & Smith Dance, Zenon Dance Company, Slo Dance Company, as well as recent collaborations with Charlotte Richardson-Deppe, Tristan Koepke, Kendra Portier/BANDportier, Mary Kate Ford, Brit Falcon/Falcon Dance, and Rebecca Steinberg. Emilia is a core collaborator with Tristan Koepke, regularly creating and performing new works over the last two years. In addition to their performance work, Emilia works as an arts administrator for Mariclare Hulbert Consulting, supporting the communication, marketing, and public relations efforts of nationally renown dance artists and organizations. Emilia’s relationship with the Bates Dance Festival began in 2018 as a mentor for the Young Dancer’s Intensive. They have held this role for four summers and are thrilled to be returning this year as the Director of Mentorship. Working with this program continues to nourish and deepen a dedication to non-competitive, supportive learning environments for aspiring artists and LGBTQIA+ youth. Emilia received their BFA in Dance and BS in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and will soon begin their graduate studies as an MFA candidate in Dance at the University of Maryland, College Park in the fall of 2024.