Austin Classical Movement institute was founded in 2026 by Emily Lofton. Here, we consider the whole student, not just the dancer at the barre.
Emily has always been filled with a curious and tenacious spirit, ultimately leading her to form her own independent youth ballet program, Austin Classical Movement Institute.
As the primary instructor of ACMI, she oversees curriculum management, company development, performance opportunities, and auditions.
A firm believer that art is for all, Emily is most interested in pedagogical modalities that prioritize the whole student, not just the dancer at the barre. Her curriculum and methodology emphasize a strong sense of trust in one’s self, enabling students of ballet to move boldly through their early training, and confidently embody whatever endeavor awaits them, on or off the stage.
Emily’s credentials include
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BFA Ballet Pedagogy – University of Oklahoma
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CPYB Teacher Training Workshop 2025
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4Pointe Teacher Certification 2026
Thank you for trusting ACMI with your student’s dance education, we are entirely grateful to join you on the path of their becoming.
https://www.austinclassicalmovementinstitute.com/