Background
Hi, I'm Erika. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. I grew up in the big city, immersed in music, dance, sports, and performance arts. ​
I have spent most of my adult life in southern Arizona, where I graduated from the University of Arizona.
I have had the opportunity to learn from some amazing master dance teachers like Rosangela Silvestre, Youssouf Kumbassa, Kimberly Miguel Mullen, Dandha Da Hora, Soriba Fofana, and more. I have also trained with pioneer circus theatre and pyrotechnic group, Flam Chen.
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Vision
Sharing ancestral wisdom through movement and dance is a passion of mine. I have studied traditional, cultural dances for many years and understand their vital role in our grounding as humans, for the purpose of self (and earth) healing work.
I honor my ancestors through dance and center indigenous culture, acknowledging them as the original creators, water and land protectors.
I awaken ancestral memory and let it flow through me to inspire dance and movement that creates a bridge from the old to the new.
Influence
La familia Santa Cruz
Susana Baca
Afro Brazil
West Africa
Afro Cuba
Mexico
Alessandra Yupanqui
Lenin
Traditional Yoga
Women
Orixas
Pachamama
Work Travel
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TheFusion
It's been amazing to have had the opportunity to learn so much from a variety of teachers and facilitators.
I keep the traditions alive within me, as the energy to fuel my own creative process and bring classic dance styles fuzed with my own flavor and style