Meet the Company
Founder, Artistic Director
Emmanuel is originally from Norfolk, VA and he graduated from George Mason University in 2017 with a B.S. in Sport Management and a B.F.A. in Dance. His dance training began in 2014 when he was accepted into GMU's Dance program. During his 3 years in the program he had the privilege of understudying in residencies by Donald Byrd, Alejandro Cerrudo, Nick Pupillo, and Robert Battle. During the summers he trained at Susquehanna Dance Center and Maryland Youth Ballet. He also met his beautiful wife Isabella during his time in the program. Since graduating he has worked with The Durang Dance Collective (Lancaster), A-Y/Dancers (NY), DancEthos (DC), Servant Stage Theater Company (Lancaster), and Chamber Dance Company (DC). In 2019 he had the privilege of dancing one life-changing season with Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers in Philadelphia where he grew immensely as a dance artist.
His artistic inspirations are Alonzo King, Sydney Dance Company, Jiri Kylian, Kyle Abraham, and Akram Khan.
He lives in Lancaster, PA where he runs Susquehanna Dance Center with his wonderful wife Isabella. He is grateful that God has blessed them with a healthy and very happy baby girl in June of 2023 named Virgilina whom he loves more than anything in this world.
Emmanuel Lee Luna Williams
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Isabella Williams
Company Member, 2017
Isabella is an experienced performer and teacher who graduated with honors from the rigorous George Mason University School of Dance BFA, a program that allowed her to study and work with some of the most well respected teachers and stellar choreographers in the country today. A Lancaster native, Isabella has performed and choreographed in local dance and theatre companies since graduation. She is the School Director of Susquehanna Dance Center where she is privileged to teach a broad range of classes to hard-working students of all ages. She is excited to be dancing and creating alongside her husband, Emmanuel.
Willow Donnachie
Company Member, 2017
Rehearsal Director, 2022
Willow Donnachie was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from George Mason University. While at George Mason Willow performed works by Mark Morris, Robert Battle, Donald Byrd, Kyle Abraham, and Ulysses Dove. She met Emmanuel at GMU and has been creating and performing with him ever since. She spent the previous two years dancing in New York City as a scholarship recipient with the Paul Taylor School. Willow is now the Artistic Director and part owner of Susquehanna Dance Center here in Mountville. She is thrilled to bring concert dance to Lancaster and grateful to have a beautiful space to teach and rehearse. Willow is excited to have the opportunity to perform alongside talented family and friends in her hometown. Soli Deo Gloria!
Bethany Joyce
Company Member, Fall 2021
Bethany Joyce has been dancing since she was four years old. Her dance education began at Susquehanna Dance Center where she is now a dance instructor. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Slippery Rock University in May of 2021, while pursuing her BFA in Dance with a concentration in performance and choreography. She had the opportunity to work with various artists from all over the country and world. Ever since the beginning of her dance career she was curious, passionate, and excited to explore all that dance had to offer her. Bethany is currently a choreographer for Hempfield Highschool’s Dance Theater Program and a dance teacher for several local studios. Bethany is passionate about making a lasting impact on others through movement and choreography. She is a dance advocate and hopes to enrich her community by teaching dance to anyone who is wanting to take class. Bethany is thrilled to be back for her third season with Luna and can not wait for the community to see all that Luna has to offer.
Reva Adams
Company Member, 2022
Reva Adams graduated from Slippery Rock University in May 2021, with a Bachelor's of the Fine Arts in Dance with a focus in both Performance and Choreography and Business Administration. Throughout her four years at SRU, she was selected to work with many different guest artists such as: Jenna Reigal (Bill T. Jones), Mathew Shaffer, Alicia Garrity (Diavolo), Jesse Factor (Martha Graham), Franciene Ott, Jennifer Meckley, Lindsay Viatori, Jennifer Keller, and Chitra Subermanin. Through these performance opportunities, she gained significant experiences that led her to perform in various venues and events throughout Pennsylvania, New York City, and Jacob’s Pillow in Massachusetts. In the summer of 2019, Reva was invited to dance professionally with Theatre West Virginia, where she worked for two months. In the summer of 2020, she completed her 200 hour level yoga teacher training with Yoga Alliance. Reva is an extremely well rounded performer, choreographer, and teacher ready to apply her vast knowledge and experience in dance to future opportunities that will allow her to continue growing as an artist.
Magnolia Williams
Company Member, 2023
Magnolia Williams began her dance training at a young age in her hometown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at Susquehanna Dance Center under director Shari Vegso. She performed with COBALT Dance Company, a pre-professional company for 10 years where she performed many pieces choreographed by Shari Vegso. While dancing with COBALT, Magnolia had the opportunity to attend various summer intensives including The Royal Danish Ballet, American Ballet Theater NY, Philadelphia Ballet, and BalletX. At age 17, Magnolia attended Pennsylvania Ballet Academy where she trained with former San Francisco Ballet principles Vanessa Zahorian and Davit Karapetyan. There, she had the opportunity to perform various ballets, as well as Balanchine’s Tarantella. After 2 years , Magnolia was offered a trainee position with Philadelphia Ballet where she spent one year furthering her dance training. Magnolia decided to spend another year in Philadelphia training at Koresh Dance Company where she was discovered by Jim Bunting. Magnolia has performed several of Jim’s works at the Koresh showcases. Magnolia is thrilled to dance her first season with Luna alongside so many wonderful artists.
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Contact:
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