He discovered dance at the age of 23, after a workshop for amateurs, led by choreographer Nir Ben Gal.
He started working at this period with Liat Dror Nir Ben Gal Company, as well as on his own projects.
Also in 2007 he leftIsrael and settles his company in France, in Maison Intercommunale de la Danse, in Istres.
In 2011, he renewed[further explanation needed] with group piece and created a choreography for 10 dancers Brilliant corners for which he also composes the music, a first time.
Emanuel Gat is regularly invited by dance companies to create pieces or to set his work.