Our Team

Larissa Humiston’s background in dance began in 1987 where she was a student of ballet and jazz in Syracuse, NY at The Bennett Conservatory for the Arts.  Once in college at Stetson University (BA 2004), Larissa began her love for modern, lyrical and contemporary dance and continued with ballet jazz, tap and hip hop.

Ms. Humiston has been teaching and choreographing all ages since 2000.  She coached two high school dance teams and choreographed for many theatre groups while in NY studying for her Masters in Social Work from Syracuse University (MSW, 2006).

Ms. Humiston relocated to Central Florida in May of 2007 and founded Emotions Dance Company in August of 2007, a professional 501(c)(3) non -profit dance company. She has won numerous dance awards, attended countless dance conferences, and has collaborated with many artists throughout her time in Orlando. Ms. Humiston’s work is locally and nationally recognized has been seen throughout Orlando and the Central Florida area.

Ms. Humiston spends her days as a therapist at her own private practice and countless hours after work choreographing, producing, and directing Emotions Dance Company. Ms. Humiston also teaches classes, master classes and workshops throughout the Central Florida and Central New York areas.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ardel Cheffer- Rotary of Orlando

Kellie Main- The Pixel Fund

Jennifer Fluker- MEP Reality Investments

Alonzo Mitchell- Monarch Strategies, LLC

FRIENDS OF THE BOARD

We are currently looking for dedicated individuals who want to help with things such as:

• Fundraising

• Professional Performance Events

• Networking

If you are interested, please email info@emotionsdance.org