Former Western Oklahoma Ballet Theatre dancer Emily (Price) Hunter is very involved in the development of new Ft. Worth-area company Texas Dance Theatre. Hunter is dancing and choreographing for TDT, in addition to serving as the troupe’s ballet mistress. “Artistic Director Wil McKnight has developed a classically-trained ballet company with a contemporary flair,” said Hunter. “I’m personally drawn to the company because of its strong commitment to providing both quality public performances and educational outreach programs to the community.”
TDT held its Gala Kick-off Performance April 17, 2009 and has a four-performance “Season of Choreographers” planned for 2009-2010. Each performance will feature original works by Hunter, McKnight, and a special guest choreographer.
“I’m fortunate enough to be able to create new works of choreography on the company in addition to performing high-caliber works by Mr. McKnight and esteemed guest choreographers, such as Bruce Wood and Mel Tomlinson,” Hunter enthused. “I feel privileged to have a hand in the emergence of TDT as a unique voice in the dance community. Pinch me!” she laughed.
Hunter received her primary training from Penny Askew, and was a company dancer with WOBT for six seasons, 1993-1999, before attending the University of Iowa with a Dance Department scholarship. She has performed with the UI Dance Company, Dancers In Company, Duarte Dance Works, Charlotte Adams & Dancers, and Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth.
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