Emma Leech has been dancing and teaching 5Rhythms® for over 30 years, trained by Gabrielle Roth in 2001. Her journey began as a path of self-healing, and has grown into a life devoted to exploring the human spirit through movement.

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Based in Hastings, East Sussex, Emma teaches weekly classes and workshops in St Leonards-on-Sea — and continues to bring her work to communities across the world.

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Her work spans communities around the world: from prisons, addiction recovery centres, and youth-at-risk programs in London, to children in the slums of Kolkata, India. Each experience has deepened her understanding of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of dance.

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Emma is among a select few certified to teach Gabrielle Roth’s advanced God, Sex & the Body map, exploring the six masculine and feminine archetypes. She integrates this study with performance, including burlesque and clowning, bringing humour, playfulness, and raw presence into her classes.

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Rooted in compassion and creativity, Emma’s teaching transforms movement into art, healing, and self-discovery — inviting every dancer to step fully into their essence.