training – Erika Diane

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Erika double majored at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She walked away after 4 years with both a BFA in Theater (specialization in Acting) and a BA in English (focusing on Middle English and Renaissance literature). Her BFA consisted of Theater Practicums in Lighting & Lighting Design, Scenery & Set Design, Costuming & CostumeContinue reading “Southern Methodist University”

New World Connection

Erika attended New World School of the Arts high school in Miami, FL. She performed with the legendary “New World Connection.”

New World School of the Arts

Erika attended New World School of the Arts performing arts high school in Miami, FL. She started out as a Dance Major but transferred into the Musical Theater program by her sophomore year. Junior and Senior year she was a part of the traveling musical troupe The New World Connection. She graduated as a memberContinue reading “New World School of the Arts”

French Woods Festival

While in high school Erika attended French Woods Festival in Hancock, NY. During a 3-week period the camp produces 13-18 full length musicals; Erika portrayed an apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar, performed in their dance showcase, appeared in her first stage illusion magic show and tumbled in their circus show, including performing a back layoutContinue reading “French Woods Festival”

Gymnastics

Erika was a competitive gymnast for 6 years. She started out at a gym based at the Kiwanis Club of Kendall, which then became a Boys and Girls Club of Miami. The artistic gymnastics gym broke off from the Boys and Girls Club organization, formed its own non-profit corporation and became Miami Artistic Gymnastics onContinue reading “Gymnastics”

Martha Mahr and Miami Ballet

Erika’s background centers heavily on classical ballet. She started her studies with Martha Mahr School of Ballet when she was 6: classes started right on time and students marched into the room with a polonaise, nobody spoke between exercises and you were expected to work your hardest from the first plies to the final fouettes.Continue reading “Martha Mahr and Miami Ballet”