Erin Vekkeli – Studio Director
Erin has more than 28 years of dance training, experience, and expertise. Her background includes classical ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and partnering. Erin attended LaRoche College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Performing Arts with an emphasis on classical ballet and a minor in business in management. While attending LaRoche, Erin gained a background in musical theatre, kinesiology, nutrition, anatomy, and dance pedagogy. After receiving her degree, Erin began teaching full time, with students ranging from age 3 to age 18, Erin’s versatility as a dance teacher can be seen in her choreography ranging from classical ballet to hip hop. Erin’s work is held in high esteem due to her expert eye for technique and meticulous attention to detail. Erin is a member of the NDEO (National Dance Educators Organization) and also sits on the board of advisers for Weissman’s Costume Company. In 2002, Erin became the artistic director of the after school dance program for Perrysville School. This program continues under her direction at Highcliff Elementary School. Because of her passion for dance and dedication to children, the Highcliff dance program has tripled in size and is one the most sought after school programs in the area. Erin owned, operated, directed, and taught at her own studio for seven years. During that time Erin traveled with a number of dancers to Florida where they not only participated in Disney’s Magic Music Days program, but also danced in the nationally televised ABC Christmas Parade. Erin believes that children of all ages and level of dance should be exposed to a wide range of dance opportunities. Her dancers participate in numerous conventions and workshops in the area. They have also competed in numerous talent competitions scoring high honors, critic’s awards, platinum awards and overall awards. Erin is dedicated to the youth of the Pittsburgh area so she continues to teach dance at her brand new studio, eMOTION Dance Academy by Erin, in the North Hills. Here she provides a wide range of classes for children of all levels. She also offers academy classes for the more serious dancer as well as competition opportunities. Erin is elated to have this opportunity to share her expertise and love of dance with the students of eMOTION Dance Academy and is looking forward to a fantastic dance season.
Erin has more than 28 years of dance training, experience, and expertise. Her background includes classical ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and partnering. Erin attended LaRoche College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Performing Arts with an emphasis on classical ballet and a minor in business in management. While attending LaRoche, Erin gained a background in musical theatre, kinesiology, nutrition, anatomy, and dance pedagogy. After receiving her degree, Erin began teaching full time, with students ranging from age 3 to age 18, Erin’s versatility as a dance teacher can be seen in her choreography ranging from classical ballet to hip hop. Erin’s work is held in high esteem due to her expert eye for technique and meticulous attention to detail. Erin is a member of the NDEO (National Dance Educators Organization) and also sits on the board of advisers for Weissman’s Costume Company. In 2002, Erin became the artistic director of the after school dance program for Perrysville School. This program continues under her direction at Highcliff Elementary School. Because of her passion for dance and dedication to children, the Highcliff dance program has tripled in size and is one the most sought after school programs in the area. Erin owned, operated, directed, and taught at her own studio for seven years. During that time Erin traveled with a number of dancers to Florida where they not only participated in Disney’s Magic Music Days program, but also danced in the nationally televised ABC Christmas Parade. Erin believes that children of all ages and level of dance should be exposed to a wide range of dance opportunities. Her dancers participate in numerous conventions and workshops in the area. They have also competed in numerous talent competitions scoring high honors, critic’s awards, platinum awards and overall awards. Erin is dedicated to the youth of the Pittsburgh area so she continues to teach dance at her brand new studio, eMOTION Dance Academy by Erin, in the North Hills. Here she provides a wide range of classes for children of all levels. She also offers academy classes for the more serious dancer as well as competition opportunities. Erin is elated to have this opportunity to share her expertise and love of dance with the students of eMOTION Dance Academy and is looking forward to a fantastic dance season.