Creative Director of Dance

Emily Zachary-Smith

Emily Zachary, our Creative Director of Dance, is a seasoned dancer, choreographer, and Pilates Master Trainer. With early beginnings in Indianapolis, she honed her ballet skills at Butler University and professional studios in LA and NY. Her talent graced numerous films, commercials, and stage performances, including Academy Award-winning "American Beauty" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

Her dual roles as a dancer and choreographer took her to international stages in China and Germany. As an educator, Emily merges her dance expertise with Pilates to emphasize injury prevention. She attributes much of her success to her mentor, dance icon, Mr. Joe Tremaine.

Watch Emily provide a ten-minute demonstration of specific bungee wraps using the Tye4X in a functional exercise sequence - a priceless tutorial from an industry titan.

In this video, see Emily's student, Madi Maret, as she is coached on the critical role of functional movement in dance and the profound improvement brought by Tye4®!