ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 
LARISSA HUMISTON
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, 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.
Ms. Humiston relocated to Central Florida in May of 2007 and founded Emotions Dance Company in August of 2007. She has won numerous dance awards, attended countless dance conferences, and has collaborated with artists such as, Damien Simon, Tod Caviness, J. Bradley, Curtis Meyer, Shannon Kortbek, Tisse Mallon, Jeff Wirth, and many others throughout her time in Orlando. Ms. Humiston's work has been seen throughout Orlando and the Central Florida area, and focuses on social and environmental awareness.
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.
Rounded SUPPORT 
SUPPORT
We are proud to be one of the first nonprofits in Central Florida to be recognized by the Community Foundation with a Reviewed Portrait in its new knowledge base. Now our donors, constituents, and volunteer leaders can see everything there is to know about us in one place. While you're there, you can make a gift by credit card or from your donor advised fund at the Community Foundation. To search the knowledge base or share it with others, visit www.mycfcf.org .
SHOP OUR STORE!
You can buy advertisement space in our performance programs. Available in 1/4, 1/2 or full page ads! Click here to email for prices.
You can donate time or services to Emotions Dance Company. We always need help with ushers for shows, printers, marketing etc.
Emotions Dance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax exempt.
Rounded Thanks 
Thank You
Emotions Dance would like to thank the following individuals/groups for their support:
Gold Level ($5,000+)
Karen & Floyd Humiston
Silver Level ($1,000- $4,999)
Emotions Dance Board of Directors:
Harry Barshatzky
Tisse Mallon
Damien Simon
Bronze Level ($500-$999)
Brian Casey
Turquois Level ($0-$499)
Emotions Dance Company Dancers
Gary Nivaggi
Nat Polk
Ron Tridico
Special Thanks
Tisse Mallon- Photography/ Marketing
The Turning Pointe- Rehearsal Space
United Arts of Central Florida
Orlando Repertory Theatre
Urban ReThink
Bodyscape Massage & Spa
MULTIMEDIA 
