Erica was born and raised in Utah. Her love for dance came at a young age. Dancing since the age of three Erica is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, Tap and Hip Hop. Erica has been a featured dancer in numerous productions in Utah including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Erica was also Junior National Champion in Ballroom dancing in 2002. Her and her partner represented the United States in the Worlds Junior Ballroom Championship and placed 46th in the world. Erica was also a member of Odyssey Dance Theatre, a dancer for Holland America cruise line, Disney Live, Disney cruise line, Ballroom With a Twist, and ABC's The Catch. Erica and her husband owner their own studio in Encino, CA called EA Dance.