About ETB
Emily Tatum Boyd (ETB) is a dancer, actress, and model based in Denton, Texas. Her love for dance and theatre began at a young age, fueling her professional career and dedication to fostering the next generation of artists. She is graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Texas Woman's University (TWU), where she was a member of the International Dance Company (IDC) under the direction of Professor Elisa De La Rosa. During her time with IDC, she worked with renowned choreographers such as interdisciplinary artist-scholar Dr. Adesola Akinleye and Sarah Tran, MFA, founder of TranScend Motion. ETB performed in Humanoid, choreographed by Tran, and presented at the 2023 American College Dance Association informal showing. Additionally, she danced in Llamando La Lluvia, a collaboration with Danza Chikawa, celebrating modern Aztec dance through choreography by Elisa De La Rosa. Emily and company also performed a Korean fan dance, choreographed by YeaJean Choi, in honor of Asian Heritage Month at American Airlines in Dallas, TX.
Emily's training is rooted in diverse movement practices. She has studied modern and contemporary dance under former company member and rehearsal director of Forces of Nature Dance Theatre Dr. Charmian Wells, commercial choreographer Dr. Robin Conrad, and former member of the Bebe Miller Company Sarah Gamblin. ETB has been involved in several TWU Dance productions, such as Dance Up Close and Dance Makers, as a performer, lighting/sound assistant, and production crew member. Her repertoire spans ballet, modern, tap, west African dance, yoga, and musical theatre expertise.
In 2023, Emily Tatum brought her theatrical talents to Theatre Denton's Singin' in the Rain production, where she portrayed the vivacious flapper Zelda Zanders in addition to multiple ensemble roles. The production went on to perform professionally at the 2024 Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF) in South Korea. There, she performed in five outstanding shows on a foreign stage and at the DIMF award ceremony that was broadcast throughout South Korea. Northlake City Lifestyle Magazine recognized her achievements as she graced the cover of the September 2023 and 2024 Style Issues.
Beyond performing, Emily is passionate about mentorship and dance education. She has shared her skills in tap, musical theatre, and acting as a guest instructor, working with young performers ages 5–15 at Texas Galaxy Cheer & Dance studio in Denton, TX. Her passion for storytelling extends beyond the stage, influencing her love for vintage fashion, retro film, and creative design—all shaping her artistic identity and inspiring her work as a performer, creator, model, and educator. She is eager to expand her training, perform more, and learn how to make a meaningful impact.
