Miss Erika
Owner & Artistic Director
Miss Erika was born and raised in Hamilton, NJ where she danced at the prestigious Princeton Ballet School. Her professional credits include opening the stage for Colbie Caillat, Andy Grammar, The Cab, and Hinder; performing at large corporate events with clients including G105, First Citizens Bank and Go Red Campaign; and dancing at the famed Dance with Me Studios USA/NYC connected to Dancing with the Stars.
Erika is certified in Acrobatic Arts, Alixa Flexibility, Progressing Ballet Technique, and has passed her DVIDA Ballroom and Latin dance examinations. She has studied ballet, jazz, and lyrical extensively at programs including Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Steps on Broadway in NYC, Duke University, and Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase, and competed at Youth America Grand Prix.
Although she enjoyed her performance career, her true passion lies in training the next generation. Over the past 14 years of teaching and directing, her choreography has consistently won Best Choreography and Highest Scoring, and her students have gone on to attend the top college programs and receive national titles.
As a member of the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce, Erika plays an active role in the local business community, championing youth programs and small business collaboration. She also serves as a member of the Youth Protection Association for Dance (YPAD), demonstrating her commitment to safe, healthy, and empowering environments for young dancers.
My goal is to keep the magic that makes The Dance Collective so special, while thoughtfully enhancing the training experience, strengthening programs, and supporting every dancer's growth, both on and off the stage.
