Erin Alberts
My attraction to dance is innate. I have come to realize this over the years as I drift away from and back to it. Although there have been periods in my life in which I dance very little or not at all, I always find my way back. Music inspires me, and I find myself choreographing in my head even when I don't mean to. Creating dance and music is intensely and inescapably primal. We are animals, but we are animals that create.
My Story
Erin Alberts brings over 15 years of dance experience to her role as a new member of our company. Her journey in dance began at the age of four, exploring ballet and jazz at a local studio. Over the next decade, she honed her skills in various styles, including pointe, contemporary, and lyrical, while also delving into the world of competitive dance.
Inspired by diverse influences such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Alvin Ailey and Twyla Tharp, Erin found her passion for contemporary and open styles, blending elements from hip-hop, ballet, jazz, and acro into her choreography. Her creations often eschew conventional boundaries, reflecting her love for music of diverse genres. Combining contemporary movements with the unconventional beats of trap and house music, Erin showcased her innovative approach to choreography in her high school senior year solo.
For Erin, dance is more than just a hobby—it's an intrinsic part of her being. Despite periods of distance, she always finds herself drawn back to the dance floor, where music guides her and choreography is an instinctual expression of her creativity.