Helen is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Chattahoochee River in Georgia; the town is a re-creation of an alpine village complete with cobblestone alleys and old-world towers. Alpine Helen and White County has shopping, camping, rustic and/or luxury mountain cabins, restaurants, bed and breakfast inns, mountains, theater, recreation, romantic getaways, beautiful scenery,Continue reading “Helen, GA”
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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”
Winzerfest
Erika was crowned “Wine Queen 2009.”
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”
Oktoberfest
Erika’s been dancing Schuhplattler (traditional German dance) since she was 2. Schuhplattler was her first experience with dance and performing. When you grow up with Oktoberfest, it becomes part of you.
Erika Diane 
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