Emma Zepper

Emma Zepper began her training in ballet at the age of four in her home state of New Mexico. During her time as a student, Ms. Zepper studied multiple disciplines of dance, placed top 12 at Youth America Grand Prix, and appeared as a soloist with New Mexico Ballet Company. Her education continued at the collegiate level while she attended Texas Christian University (TCU) School for Classical & Contemporary Dance on scholarship. At TCU, Ms. Zepper performed as a soloist in classical and contemporary repertoire, including restaged works of Giselle, Swan Lake, Les Sylphides, and Raymonda. She also studied costume design, choreography, and production management which generated professional opportunities and furthered her love towards all aspects of the performing arts. Under the direction of Roma Flowers, Ms. Zepper discovered an aptitude for lighting design and received recognition for her designs at TCU and around the Texas arts community.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2018 with a BFA in Ballet and a BA in Mathematics, Ms. Zepper was honored to join Kentucky Ballet Theatre and perform in various works including, Dracula, Esmeralda Pas de Six, and The Wizard of Oz. She also enjoyed the opportunity to train under Aurora Bosch, one of the “four jewels of Cuban ballet” during this time. After a few years of retirement, Ms. Zepper returned to KBT and has enjoyed performing more repertoire including The Naiad & the Fisherman, Four in Motion, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan. She is excited for her fourth season with the company.