Instructor

My Teaching Bio

I believe in a holistic approach to dance education, combining technical training with artistic expression. My methodology focuses on nurturing creativity, building confidence and fostering a passion for artistry and curiosity.

I have been lucky to have had the opportunity to teach in a variety of studios to a wide range of ages, abilities and styles of dance. I have over 15 years of professional dance and drama teaching experience including Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, and Hip-hop.

My most memorable teaching experience was the 3 school years I spent in Amman, Jordan running the dance program for Stardust Academy. I taught all of the dance classes, including choreographing and co-directing all of the year end productions for 2015, 2019 and 2020. I created syllabi for the various dance programs, as well as created and ran both practical and written exams to track the students progress and retention. Most importantly, for me, I built up a close rapport with my students and their families which allowed the program to more than double their enrollment by my final year.

Why choose me?

Excellent rapport with students, parents, families, and creative team leading to increased enrollment in programming
High energy level and very engaging with students of all ages, building a long lasting rapport
Highly skilled in creating character through movement and storytelling through dance
Strong sense of musicality, learned through music study and independent songwriting
Quickly adaptable to different skill levels and classroom settings challenging all levels of students
Provides a well rounded education helping students to understand muscle development, injury prevention and connecting their dance education to other subjects including math, science & language
Fostering a general love of learning and natural curiosity

What types of workshops do I offer?

Creativity and choreography

Working with new shapes, skills, lifts etc. to help your choreography evolve

Foundational Technique

Offered in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, tap, acro and musical theatre

Improvisation Technique

Supporting your natural skills and technique with a focus of how to seamlessly blend moves together

Storytelling in Performance

How to engage your audience, tap into real emotions and how to create pieces that tell clear and moving stories

Transitions & Floor work

Strengthening your transition steps using a blend of technical skills and flow to move like water through your routines

Fitness

For the dancer who wants a bootcamp style workout that's more fun than a typical gym session

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Testimonials

Erin is an energetic and creative leader who quickly gained a strong rapport with students and staff at this year’s summer musical theatre camp as our director and choreographer. She arrived with a strong vision for our production, but showed flexibility to make changes when necessary. Erin was a pleasure to work with, always making sure everyone felt a part of the team.

Erin’s work at the Stabback Music Studio has left a lasting positive impact on our students, and in the staff a desire to work together again.

- Tracey Stabback, OCT, B.Mus, B.Ed

Teacher, Singer, Composer & Performer

We have had the pleasure of having Erin teach workshops, camp intensives and choreography at our studio for over five years. Erin always comes on time, prepared and with a lesson plan. Her enthusiasm, knowledge and love for dance is evident to all the dancers. Erin makes sure to connect with all of her students and is able to break down the choreography/skill/exercises even further if they are having trouble. She is welcoming and reassures her dancers that in her class it's a safe place for them to express themselves and therefore develop and become better dancers and performers.

Erin is professional, trustworthy and responsible and is always welcome at our studio.

- Christine Murer-Cardoso

Director

Erin has quickly become an indispensable member of our faculty, going above and beyond in all aspects of her program. Her teaching is rooted in a deep understanding of each camper’s individual strengths and needs, making choreography a positive and accessible experience for dancers of all levels. Erin engages kids with a balance of playfulness and professionalism, and her collaborative nature makes her beloved by staff and campers alike.

We are lucky to have her on our team!

- Lauren Saunders

Camp Director

Erin is a phenomenal artist and an absolute joy to work with. Collaborating with her has been a dream come true for both our artistic staff and our students. Thanks to her incredible innovations and endless creativity, our annual summer arts camp has been a major success. Despite a modest budget, Erin puts together a magical set every year, filled with beautiful props and costuming.
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With our Advanced Dance classes, Erin provides great care and support as she challenges our students to move outside their comfort zones and take on challenging choreography. Our students have thrived in these classes and in creative spheres outside of the program thanks to Erin's guidance and artistic sensibilities. We love having Erin with us and she has made a lasting positive impact on our students and artistic team!
We are lucky to have her on our team!

- Jacqueline T

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Full Moon Flow - March

Location

Join me for a night moving and flowing under the full moon, to navigate the chaos and emotions it can bring up.

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