Erica Summerlin

Tap

Erica Summerlin has been dancing for more than 20 years. In addition to being an accomplished dancer, Erica has been credited with numerous awards for her innovative and cutting-edge choreography during her 7 years of teaching. As a young teen, she was chosen to be in the prestigious North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (NCYTE), directed by Gene Medler. It was there she had the opportunity to be taught by Savion Glover, Brenda Buffalino, Diane Walker, Mike Minnery, and many other renowned tappers.

While still a young teen, she performed in The Chicago Human Rhythm Project and JUBA, a special tap documentary that still airs on PBS every year. She was chosen to perform in "Evening of Tap," choreographed by Brenda Buffalino at the Town Center in New York City, and many state and local events in her home state of North Carolina.

Erica choreographed several pieces for the North Carolina Governor's Education Ball in 2005 and 2006. She was a member of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte Dance Team and won the National Title in 2001.

Today, in addition to teaching at Southern Strutt, Erica is a judge for Star Systems National Talent Competition, for which she travels across the United States. She also continues her education by taking frequent trips to New York and Los Angeles for advanced training and attends conventions in the Southeast.

“I’m proud to be a role model for children and enjoy sharing my love of and talent for dance with children of all ages.”