Director of Hands Heart & Feet, Emily Cooper has worked in Community Arts for over 19 years in a diverse range of settings including community development, mental health services, refugee support, schools, retreats and festivals.
Emily has a bachelor's degree in Contemporary Dance from Western Sydney University, from which she graduated with the Deans Medal of Honour. She studied extensively in New York and Africa. She is currently studying a Master of Social Work at Charles Sturt University.
Emily brings genuine warmth, inclusivity and creativity to her work with drum, dance and storytelling.