Emma Whitla is an eager choral singer, and lover of folk songs from Toronto. She was on tour with Northern Harmony in 2017 where she developed her teaching skills and stage presence. After that she spent some time in Cuba, studying dance, where she also directed a church choir. Now studying dance at York University, she continues singing with her family and friends. Some of the styles Emma is familiar with are Georgian singing, shape note, American roots folk songs, and jazz standards. By working many times with Malcolm Dalglish at Ooolation, she has also learned many of his compositions. She loves rounds, teaching people songs, and social dancing.