The Singletons

Описание: ARTs + Change Virtual Conference, February 18 – 22, 2026
Title: The Singletons
Presenter: Emma Lepore
Date: February 21, 2026
Available until: April 13, 2026

About the Conference:
ARTs + Change is a virtual conference hosted by the University of Rochester’s Institute for the Performing Arts, in partnership with the Office of Engagement & Enrichment, the Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, Create a Space Now, the Eastman Institute for Music Leadership, and the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival. This conference provided opportunities for artists of all disciplines, educators, community members, and community organizations to come together for five days of inspiring presentations, dazzling performances, and thought-provoking discussions on the intersection of arts, community, and changemaking.

About the Presenter:
Emma Lepore is an educator, choreographer, and researcher originally from Rhode Island, where she began dancing shortly after learning to walk. She holds a B.A. in Dance from DeSales University and an M.A. in Dance from Texas Woman’s University, where she explored the integration of dance in end-of-life care. Lepore earned her Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University, with research focused on collaborative professional learning for singleton teachers—those who are the sole instructors in their subject area within a school. Lepore has developed standards-based dance curricula and supported educator growth through data-informed, inclusive practices. Her teaching career spans diverse settings across Colorado, Ecuador, Hawai‘i, South Africa, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Through her work, she remains committed to fostering equity, creativity, and community in dance education.