Instructors & Staff

Miss Erica has over 40 years of experience in the dance industry. As she grew up in her mom’s dance studio which focused on Tap Jazz Ballet and Musical Theater. As a young teen, Erica was exposed to and created a passion for Hip-Hop, Lyrical & Contemporary. Erica began instructing at the age of 12, with her natural connection to students of all ages and levels. She was the face and advertisement of the talent/dance division for New England Cover Miss Cover Boy USA. She competed as a teen and won several high-score awards & placements. She was in numerous pre-professional plays including but not limited to ANNIE & a CHORUS LINE. She was also a member and choreographer for the former arena football league The Firebird Flames, where she was recruited by the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. However, Miss Erica took a different path taking master classes, and seminars and completing many certifications in NYC in preparation for her opening her own dance studio. Miss Erica opened her first studio, Stars of Dance, in July of 2006 in Clifton Park NY where she grew a tremendous foundation of students who are still a part of her dance world today. In 2012, Miss Erica joined forces with World Class Gymnastics and opened World Class Dance as the Director & Lead instructor/choreographer. Since then, WCD has grown tremendously under Miss Erica’s leadership with several programs within the company. Miss Erica’s greatest accomplishments are her two daughters, Bianca & Cara, who also danced with her when they were two and led the way in their mom's business in creating a well-rounded competitive dance program. Miss Erica truly puts her heart and soul into her students and loves and treats them as if they were her own. She’s proud and honored to have instilled the talent passion and love for dance in so many and to have alumni students continue to keep dance as a part of their lives and instruct for her now.

Miss Erica's favorite saying is “Ok, One More Time”, (Yeah right miss Erica… more like 5 more times) 

Miss Lauren has been at World Class since its grand opening in 2013. Starting as a Senior Competition Team dancer, all the way until she graduated in 2018. Although she has been at WCD since the beginning, Miss Lauren started her dance education at Creative Dance Arts focusing on ballet, tap, jazz, and modern starting at the age of two. Since then, she has continued teaching recreational and competitive classes in lyrical, jazz, contemporary choreography, and ballet technique at WCD! In High School, Miss Lauren was on the Shen Dance team and had the opportunity to choreograph some of the halftime dances for football and basketball games. She has had the privilege to dance in fascinating places, especially at Disney World for the Christmas Parade! Miss Lauren has her Masters Degree [MBA] in Business Analytics from Siena College.

World Class will always be home!

Miss Lauren's motto is... "Don't make me cry."

Miss Amanda is our Wonder Woman! 

Dancing since the age of 4 she took jazz, tap, ballet, and pointe. At 19 she started Irish Step and was titled a Preliminary Champion! Miss Amanda is licensed and certified in MANY AREAS and has taught for over 25 years. To name a few certifications...USAG Certification in Acrobatic and Rhythmic Gymnastics Instructor/Judge, U.S. Safe Sport, Fundamentals of Gymnastics instruction, USAG National Congress training and so much more. Her experience in tumbling and gymnastics runs in her family! Her husband Gregg has been a USAG licensed gymnastics and cheer tumbling specialist for 30+ years. Her daughter Scotlynn (also licensed) is an All-Star World Cheerleading Champion!  Not only does Miss Amanda teach & coach at WCD, but she also takes care of ALL team costume alterations, as well as any other crafting needs. 

Miss Amanda's motto is... "Make it PRETTY!!"