Dancer and filmmaker Emma Watkins began her performance career early from the age of 3 nurturing her love of dance and movement.
Emma studied at The McDonald College for the Performing Arts, Sydney Film School, ED5 International and at the University of Technology Sydney completing her Masters in Media Arts and Communication. Recently she has received her Doctorate in Philosophy - integrating sign language and dance for children's screen media.
Emma has been passionate about sign language and raising awareness of Australia's Deaf community since she was young, having grown up with her best friend having two Deaf brothers. Ever since, Emma pursued studying sign language, completing her Diploma of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and interpreting Auslan with Deaf Connect.
