Rising Leaders Training Camp
At the heart of EMC’s Rising Leaders program is intentional teacher training—designed to develop confident, capable young leaders both inside and outside the studio.
Rising Leaders begin their journey by attending a Teacher Training Workshop, followed by hands-on experience during EMC’s Mini Dance Intensive. This immersive experience allows students to step into the studio as emerging educators, learning how to:
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Plan and structure age-appropriate lessons
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Manage and motivate students
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Create thoughtful, appropriate choreography
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Support a positive, organized classroom environment
Under the guidance of EMC’s Team, Rising Leaders gain real-world experience while building leadership, communication, and professional skills.
Rising Leaders who successfully complete the summer training may be invited to serve during the following season as a:
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Student Teacher
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Student Teacher in Training
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Assistant
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Assistant in Training
This program is an important stepping stone for students interested in leadership, teaching, or deeper involvement in the EMC community.
A similar leadership and training pathway will be developed in the Discovery Gym and the Black Box Theater in the future.
Important Dates & Next Steps
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Orientation Meeting: Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM
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RL Training Camp: Mon June 22
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Eligibility: Students ages 12 and up
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Program Start: Summer 2026
To be considered for a position in the Rising Leaders program, please complete the Rising Leaders Application.
For questions, email [email protected]
For more information on our Rising Leaders Program, click here.
Corinne graduated with honors at The Baptist College of Florida with a Bachelor of Music Education in the Spring of 2022. As a child, she studied music, dance, art, and gymnastics at EMC and is very excited to return to the music academy as an instructor!
Maddie is a senior at Susquehannock High School and started her performing arts journey just last year. Before then, her focus was basketball starting at the age of 5 and playing through her freshman year. After discovering her passion for theater, she began taking vocal lessons at EMC in March of 2021. Maddie was also a member of show choir and theater dance. She has been in both musical productions of Annie Jr. and Aladdin Jr. at EMC. At school, Maddie participated in both band and choir and is looking forward to joining her school’s theater program.
Hayden grew up around music, becoming a very versatile performer. His study began at age 6, taking drum lessons with his father James McGarvey. Currently a freshman at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Hayden studies classical percussion with Don Liuzzi of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Robert van Sice, and Eric Millstein. With these teachers, he studies timpani, snare drum, marimba, xylophone, hand drums and multi-percussion. Other disciplines he is learning at Curtis include piano, music theory, music history, ear training, singing and chamber music. While attending Susquehannock High School, Hayden became a very successful percussionist for PMEA honors groups. On top of numerous district and regional festivals, he performed two years in the PMEA state orchestra, as well as one year in the National All-Eastern Wind Ensemble. During High School he performed with the jazz band, pep band, marching band, orchestra, and wind ensemble. Hayden also attended the renowned Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in 2019 where he played as principal percussionist in the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition to classical percussion, Hayden is well versed in drum set playing, previously studying with his father and Tench Tillman. He currently studies drum set with John Riley of the Manhattan School of Music, and has played in various settings such as jazz combos, jazz big bands, rock bands, duos and recording sessions. Hayden can be heard on Brendan Wiencek’s debut album Endless Bonds, as well as his latest single, Second Base. Hayden is very excited to pass on his knowledge and passion for music to his students at EMC.
Emily Runkle
Carly Faye After dancing professionally and teaching in NYC for 10 years, Carly Faye has returned to her hometown of Baltimore, MD. She has been training dancers in Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Street Jazz, Tap and Ballet for over 15 years. She firmly believes dance is for every BODY, and wants to instill a love of movement in all of her students. She believes in process over product, and hopes all of her students learn to love hard work. Carly Faye has also served as an Adjudicator and Master Teacher with Starquest International, Spotlight Dance Cup, and Impact Dance Adjudicators. Carly Faye, with her sister Hannah Mae, currently co-hosts, “Count Me In: A Dance and Education Podcast” where they discuss dance, education, and so much more. They have in depth conversations with working artists, educators, writers, producers, from all over the world about their experience in dance and education. She finds this platform to be the perfect opportunity to continue to educate herself and others on the dance world, teaching strategies, and the importance of arts education. The podcast has proven to make her a better educator and human.
