Emma Nelson
Bentonville,AR
Summary
Performance Artist | Dancer - Singer - Actor
Dedicated musical theatre performer with strong training in dance, vocal, and acting. Solid foundation in ensemble and featured roles, contemporary and classical dance styles, with a growing command of stage presence and storytelling. Known for work ethic, adaptability, and collaboration. Seeking rigorous pre-college training to continue development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ensemble Member, BWHS Production of Frozen
Bentonville, AR
01.2026 - Current
- One of 2 ensemble members in all ensemble songs and dances
- Serve as lead dance captain
Ensemble Member
BWHS Production of Addams Family
Bentonville, AR
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Served as a dance captain and had a feature dance sequence in opening number
- Ensemble nominated for the Walton Arts Center Diamond Awards
Lead - Princess Frog
BWHS Fall Production of The Princess Frog
Bentonville, AR
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Worked collaboratively with peer actors, set design, costuming
Musical Theater Intensive
Joffrey Musical Theater
NYC, NY
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed in Matilda Jr Production at the Marymount Theatre as Lavender's Mother/ Ensemble
- Trained with industry professionals including: co-directors - Matthew Prescott & Maximilien Baud, vocal coach - Michelle McConnell, drama coach - Kristopher Thompson-Bolder.
Musical Theater Workshop
Joffrey Musical Theater
NYC, NY
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Learned from multiple Broadway performers from current casts of & Juliet and Moulin Rouge
- End of week performance was hip hop number from & Juliet taught by Joomin Hwang [IG: @joominhwang]
Musical Theater Intensive
Joffrey Musical Theatre
NYC, NY
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Trained with professionals from MJ The Musical, with a performance of "Bad" performed at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center theater.
Musical Theatre Workshop
Joffrey Musical Theatre
NYC, NY
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Trained with professionals from Moulin Rouge and & Juliet
Musical Theatre Intensive
Joffrey Musical Theatre
NYC, NY
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Trained with professionals from Hamilton, The Prom, and Addams Family, culminating in an Addams Family performance at Peter Norton Symphony Space
Education
No Degree -
Bentonville West High School
Bentonville, AR05-2028
Skills
- Dance Styles: Contemporary Tap Hip Hop Jazz Lyrical Ballet Ballet En Point Modern Jazz Funk
- Create and refine choreography
- Theatre: Emotional expression Stage presence Timing and pacing Cold reading Falls Fighting
- Vocal: Range from Alto 1 to Soprano 1
- Other: Jumps (Tilt, 540, switch arabesque, etc), Turns (All), Leaps (center/right/left), Roller Skating
- Write song lyrics
Timeline
Ensemble Member, BWHS Production of Frozen
01.2026 - Current
Ensemble Member
BWHS Production of Addams Family
04.2025 - 04.2025
Lead - Princess Frog
BWHS Fall Production of The Princess Frog
10.2024 - 10.2024
Musical Theater Intensive
Joffrey Musical Theater
07.2024 - 07.2024
Musical Theater Workshop
Joffrey Musical Theater
12.2023 - 12.2023
Musical Theater Intensive
Joffrey Musical Theatre
07.2023 - 07.2023
Musical Theatre Workshop
Joffrey Musical Theatre
12.2022 - 12.2022
Musical Theatre Intensive
Joffrey Musical Theatre
06.2021 - 07.2021
No Degree -
Bentonville West High School