Emma Portner is a renowned dancer and choreographer, best known for her appearance in the Justin Bieber short film "DANCE: The Movement," where she showcased her dual talents. Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Portner has built a commendable career in dance from a young age. She graduated with honors in dance from the Canterbury High School of the Performing Arts in 2012 and further honed her craft at the Ailey School throughout 2013. Her exceptional skills earned her the American Dance Award for Young Choreographer of the Year in 2012. In the same year, she collaborated with fellow dancer Matt Luck to release the short dancing film "Dancing in the Dark," which has garnered over 550,000 views.