June 30 Meeting
Emi Matsushita
Art Boost
Art Boost = Art Boost is a conference for creatives and artists who want to transform their artistic passion into a thriving, socially impactful career.
Friday June 27 – Saturday June 28; SMU Meadows School of Art
Emi L. Matsushita is a movement artist, educator, and creative catalyst working at the intersection of movement, creativity, community, and well-being. With over 29 years of global experience across hip hop, contemporary, and street/club dance cultures, she holds an MFA in Dance Science from Trinity Laban in London — where her research into hip-hop dance battle culture deepened her understanding of how movement shapes identity, belonging, and creative culture.
At the heart of Emi's work is a commitment to whole-person well-being. She weaves together movement, somatic practice, and arts-based health education to help people reconnect — with their bodies, their creativity, and each other. Whether in a university classroom, a community workshop, or a one-on-one coaching session, she creates spaces where healing and artistry coexist.
As Chair of Art Boost, she leads arts entrepreneurship initiatives that build sustainable creative ecosystems. As faculty at the University of North Texas and Dallas College, her courses weave together artistic rigor, wellness principles, and real-world impact. She also coaches artists in building careers that are not only successful, but deeply aligned with their values and health.