"Digital Pulse" is a contemporary solo exploring the conflict between human and machine. The piece reflects a sense of urgency, blending emotion with mechanical precision. Dynamic shifts within the movement symbolize the human struggle to keep pace with technology. Emma Frye was born and raised in Hickory, North Carolina, where she began her dance training at age four. Training in a competitive setting as well as with a pre-professional ballet company set her up to expand her versatility as a dancer. Emma is currently a student at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts working toward a BFA in Contemporary Dance as well as a minor in Arts Entrepreneurship. While studying at UNCSA, Emma has been exposed to a variety of dance techniques, including Cunningham, Limón, Horton, West African, partnering, ballet, and composition. Her performance experience includes works by José Limón, Pascal Rioult, Endalyn T. Outlaw, Ming Yang, Wesley Williams Jr., and Fernando Carrillo. In her time at school, she has worked towards strengthening her technique as well as finding her artistic voice. She has spent her summers training at intensives with Bruce Wood Dallas Dance Company, Koresh Dance Company, UNCSA, Nashville Ballet, and Pas de Vie Ballet. After getting her BFA, Emma plans to pursue a Master's degree in dance and aspires to join a contemporary dance company. She is eager to share her passion with others through performing and teaching. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx