choreography – Erika Diane

Contortionism

Erika performs hand balancing and contortion, presenting her upscale and theatrical act for Weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Fashion Events, tree lighting ceremonies, club gigs, corporate events and fund raising events. She owns a variety of costumes to match many event themes. For booking inquiries, please contact powerfulhuntress@gmail.com

Erika’s Contortion Demo

Erika was a competitive gymnast for 6 years; when she retired, she traded gym practices for theater rehearsals and was often cast in roles that required her to perform acrobatic skills on stage. She’s always possessed a flexible back and maintained the ability to hold a steady handstand, even with many years away from theContinue reading “Erika’s Contortion Demo”

Musicals

Erika majored in Musical Theater at New World School of the Arts in Miami, FL. She has also appeared a variety of musicals in other venues. She is typically cast in roles requiring a strong dancer, but she’s also a fairly accomplished soprano and holds a BFA in Acting. Most recently she was seen asContinue reading “Musicals”

German Dance

Erika dances traditional Schuhplattler and has choreographed numbers for her Schuhplattler Gruppe and other German festivals including the Spring festival of Fasching. She has appeared as the Funkenmariechen (or Tanzmariechen) and has choreographed a Funkengarde (or Prinzengarde) tanz for adults and high school students. She has also competed in the Einzelplattler competition at the bi-annualContinue reading “German Dance”

The Producers

Erika portrayed “Ulla” and choreographed a couple numbers for Miami Acting Company’s performance of “The Producers,” directed by Debra Ginsberg. Performances took place in Key Largo, FL.

Fasching Karnival

For several years Erika has participated in German cultural events including the annual Spring celebration Fasching Karnival. Like a German “Mardi Gras,” Fasching is the last big blowout party before the 40 somber days of Lent. Different areas have different traditions and America has taken to adopting its own, but after starring as the Tanzmariechen orContinue reading “Fasching Karnival”