The Team
Artistic Director
Emily Lancaster
Shine a Life was founded in 2014 by Emily Lancaster, a British woman who is passionate about music, dance, and life! A violinist and dancer from an early age, and later a pianist and composer, Emily went on to play in the Yorkshire Regional Orchestra.
The project began as an educational blog for families, promoting a holistic and artistic lifestyle, exploring music, contact with nature, and the benefits of traveling with young children—celebrating “those magical, miraculous moments that are forever happening all around.”
In 2021, after several lockdowns, Emily decided to create in-person experiences, combining her training in business management and foreign languages in France with years of experience as a teacher and actress, having participated in castings and television appearances in Chile, and completed a theater program in France with public performances in French. This inspiration led to a partnership with the Ajuda National Palace, which began in March 2022. Since then, Shine a Life has welcomed more than 3,000 participants to the Palace.
Emily is currently:
Finalizing her own songs for her first album, scheduled for release in 2026
Training in Hip Hop & House and creating choreography for her first concerts
Offering mentoring for women, strengthening personal and professional confidence and English proficiency