Emilie Nussear Connors[1] (born November 9, 1982)[2] is an American former competitive ice dancer.
She had the most success with partner Brandon Forsyth, with whom she is the 2000 World Junior silver medalist.
[3] In January 2002, Nussear tried out with Mathew Gates on the advice of her coach, Tatiana Tarasova.
[2] Nussear/Gates won the silver medal at the 2002 Karl Schäfer Memorial and placed 5th at the 2003 U.S. Championships.
They were coached by Tarasova, Nikolai Morozov, and Maia Usova in Newington, Connecticut.