About ETB
Emily Tatum Boyd (ETB) is a Dallas – Fort Worth dancer, actress, and model with a passion for movement, storytelling, and vintage aesthetics. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Texas Woman’s University (TWU), where she was a member of the prestigious International Dance Company (IDC) under the direction of Elisa De La Rosa. During her time with IDC, she had the opportunity to work with renowned choreographers such as interdisciplinary artist-scholar, Dr. Adesola Akinleye, and Sarah Tran founder of TranScend Motion. She performed in Humanoid, choreographed by Tran, which was presented at the 2023 American College Dance Association informal showing. Additionally, she danced in Llamando La Lluvia, a collaboration with Danza Chikawa, celebrating modern Aztec dance through choreography by Elisa De La Rosa. Emily and company also performed a Korean fan dance, choreographed by YeaJean Choi, in honor of Asian Heritage Month at American Airlines.
Emily’s training is rooted in diverse movement practices. She has studied modern and contemporary dance under Forces of Nature vet Dr. Charmian Wells, commercial choreographer Dr. Robin Conrad, and former member of the Bebe Miller Company Sarah Gamblin. Within each class, ETB, explores advanced technique, repertory, and somatic principles. Her dance repertoire spans ballet, modern, tap, African dance, and more, with additional expertise in yoga and musical theatre.
In 2023, Emily Tatum brought her theatrical talents to Theatre Denton’s production of Singin’ in the Rain, where she portrayed the vivacious flapper Zelda Zanders, in addition to multiple ensemble roles. The production went on to be professionally performed at the 2024 Daegu International Musical Festival in South Korea. Her achievements were recognized in Northlake City Lifestyle Magazine, where she graced the cover of both the September 2023 and 2024 Style Issues.
Beyond performing, Emily is passionate about mentorship and arts education. She has shared her expertise as a guest instructor in tap, musical theatre, and acting at Texas Galaxy Cheer & Dance, working with young performers ages 5–15. Her love for dance and theatre began at a young age, fueling not only her professional career but also her dedication to fostering the next generation of artists. This same passion for storytelling extends beyond the stage, influencing her love for vintage fashion, retro film, and creative design—all of which shape her artistic identity and inspire her work as a performer, model, and creator.
