Erika Martin is a Minneapolis based dancer, choreographer, teacher and engaged citizen. Originally from North Carolina, Erika received her undergraduate degree in Modern Dance and American Studies at Connecticut College. Her research investigates identity performance and how experience is manifested in movement. 

 

Erika has had the privilege to study abroad at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance in London and perform works by Kyle Abraham, Ronald K. Brown, David Dorfman, Ori Floman, Ohad Naharin, Doug Varone and Shen Wei. She is the 2015 recipient of the Martha Myers Prize and the 2017 recipient of the Joan Connell Memorial Award.  Erika is an independent choreographer and serves as School Coordinator for the Zenon Dance School.