School of American Ballet
Emma Rishel has a background in ballet and dance, with experience ranging from retail and administrative roles to outreach and coordination positions in various ballet-related organizations. Currently working as a Development Coordinator at the School of American Ballet, Emma also held roles at Neville Dance Theatre, Freed of London USA, and The Jerome Robbins Foundation. Emma's work history includes managing databases, coordinating events, providing customer assistance, and outreach efforts in the field of dance. Emma holds a Bachelor of Science in Dance from Mercyhurst University.
School of American Ballet
The School of American Ballet, the official training academy of the New York City Ballet, was established in 1934 by legendary choreographer George Balanchine and philanthropist Lincoln Kirstein as the first and most essential step in their quest to create an American classical ballet company. SAB, located at New York City's Lincoln Center, is today the premier ballet academy in the United States, training more students who go on to become professional dancers than any other school. SAB's former students fill the ranks of the New York City Ballet and other leading U.S. and international ballet companies. SAB is the official academy of New York City Ballet.