"I have worked in education for over 30 years, and have made my career working with those training to be teachers. I can say that Erica is by far the best educator I have ever worked with. I have taken some amazing and creative courses in preparation for my masters and doctoral degrees: none as pedagogically sound and transformative as the DOWH Immersion certification course.  I have also done considerable healing work and engaged several artistic courses and practices: this is by far the most healing course I have ever taken and the one that has offered me a profoundly welcoming and supportive invitation to my artistic creative self alongside my teacher, leader healer self.  I feel so healed as the result of taking this class and I feel so supported in going forward in my own practice.  I can not say enough about the thoughtful well situated pieces of this course and the eldership which Erica offers as she invites you to expand yourself as human, woman, dancer, learner, teacher, facilitator, healer, artist, courageous community member: she has the gift of calling and supporting visioning and I feel lucky to have found her and journeyed with her."

— Jennifer Peterson

“I just wanted to say thank you for all the wonderful energy and nurturing and teaching you provide. You have made this period of growth and renewal in my life… more rich and beautiful than I ever imagined possible… I wanted to thank you for… role modelling as you do.

(This) tribe of women… has been key to my healing and returning to my personal power and strength, and that of the women goddesses that surround me and carry me when I can’t walk myself.”

— Gina Silvestri

“Erica's empathy, insight, and her own ability in dance and movement let her help other people express themselves through movement, and go deeper into their emotions and their 'body-language'. Her workshops are for everyone, no matter age, shape, size, or experience.”

— Ellen Jaffe

“The DOWH Immersion was a unique possibility to explore the feminine both in a collective and personal way. I was inspired and moved to dance and explore my unique style and my possibilities as a facilitator through knowing the feminine in a deeper connection. The combination of practice and discussions was great. Erica held space for each one of us to grow in our own way. No doubt, the DOWH Immersion was a blossoming experience full of potential.”

— Alex Collas

“I had a chance to attend a "Dance Our Way Home" session a few weeks ago. After missing out on previous sessions, I came to the realization that I had to MAKE the time to show myself some affection and to stimulate my mind, body and soul.

My spirit soared. My body followed. My heart leapt. My mind expanded. I challenged my body. I synchronized my internal elements. I loved and accepted myself. I was inspired by all the other beautiful goddesses who shared their valuable messages through the language of their bodies.

Erica truly provides a space where we have an opportunity to collectively nurture an atmosphere that is condusive to free expressions and reflexive and honest transformations. A completely moving experience. I hope that at one point or another you have/take/make the opportunity to participate in this sacred practice.”

— Azin Soltani

“I have so enjoyed dancing at DOWH. The sessions are like magical movement journeys, subtely powerful and transformative. Erica holds space in such a loving and joyful way. I have felt really free to express myself, surprise myself and engage with others in a safe and heart-centred way.”

— Catherine Malone

“I've known Erica for many years and witnessed her blossoming into the teacher she is today. Her dance sessions incorporate the power of mythology to give us direction in our transformations through the mystery and magic of our own rhythms, the creativity we call on in our lives. Erica's DOWH sessions are always well researched, and carefully planned with open dance, partner exercises, a flow between movement and resting while Erica guides our visions towards integrating a greater whole within ourselves, in the relationships in our lives, our harmony with the forces of the universe. It is her loving care for the gentle and deep nurturing of women, our often fraught and splintered self-images and connections in an ever-changing world, in a safe and welcoming space that drew me to her Dance Our Way Home practice. In this practice I have found compassion and a celebration of us, as we are, as well as support for who we would like to become, the realization of our dreams.”

— Brenda Clews

“Erica is a gift to all women. Her transformational talent touches the hearts and spirits of all. I highly recommend her work.”

— Laura Nashman

“Last year I drove up from Buffalo with friends to attend your Blossoming workshop. The experience was very profound for me. I came laden with guilt and shame and unsure if I wanted my seed to blossom - What if it was a bad seed? I was a bad seed. I went on a dancing journey internally, doing all I needed to clean the seed, to take a step towards believing that perhaps it could be a good seed... I left knowing something that I had not known before; feeling strong, and beautiful, powerful and cleansed.

Since your workshop, I found the courage to leave a relationship that was comfortable, but confining. I moved in the winter of that year and since doing so my life exploded and somehow filled with new relationships that are nurturing and life giving... I am now putting into reality some dreams I have had for a long time. I have bloomed into a sense of self, of power, and knowledge that is coming from within- something I had never known before! And get this... the apartment I moved into is at 32 flower street. 3...2...Flower! Thank you for providing such a healing experience Erica.”

— Sophia Roberts

"Erica shares her wisewoman wisdom wholeheartedly and brightens the light within each and every one of her Immersion trainees all within a loving sacred space. Every woman is seen, heard and honoured. The support, inspiration and collaboration of this divine sisterhood is truly amazing. I eagerly looked forward to meeting with our circle and anticipated what juicy things Erica had in store for us each week! WOW DOWH! Although I had signed up for the Immersion with the intention of using it for my own personal growth, it was such a beautiful and empowering practice that I am inspired to share it with other women. Thank you radiant Erica for teaching me how to be of service to others while fully taking care of myself."

— Della Bitove

“At Erica's workshop I experienced joy, acceptance, love, healing, peace, sharing and blessings. Thank you for such a wonderful journey.”

— Guiomar Campbell

“It was a beautiful, powerful and healing workshop. You have great dance medicine!”

— Marla Slavner

“I’d like to honour the beautiful magic which your series of DOWH is helping me to create in my life… (A)t the last session… I felt that I had come HOME!... I feel that I have my life back and that I am good enough. Thank you again Erica, for helping me to keep the doors opened.

I am finding that I am taking the relationships of my friends, family, and even acquaintances to an incredibly deeper, richer, more spiritual level. I am truly experiencing miracles in my daily life. Thank you for leading the way in being courageously wholehearted.”

— Carroll Malkin

“Erica, I loved your workshop on Saturday! It was a great flow in terms of the gentle balancing between introspection and interaction. The music was wonderful! Thank you!!”

— Catherine Laurier

“Before the workshop I felt disconnected from my true self and other people and uprooted from the earth. After the workshop I felt my body. I felt acceptance towards myself. I felt more connected to the woman inside myself. I felt in touch with my joy.”

— Lucy Tishkina

“I find learning to trust the body and the experiences that come out of 'being' vs. 'thinking' of something (as) valuable - DOWH definitely helps with this.”

— Nadia Stolpner

“Erica’s Dance Our Way Home class has been a weekly highlight... With her inspirational words, music selection, and movement patterns, she creates a protected space where dancers can connect with what truly nourishes them. For me, Erica's guided visualizations and collective dances are what nourish and restore me. After the sessions I feel simultaneously more alive and more relaxed.”

— Catherine Raine

“Deeply authentic & honouring movement practice. Celebrating my womanly-self & circle of women.”

— Tamika Neilson

“Dance Our Way Home offers the opportunity to come to an ancient form of celebration of the feminine body through ritual and the collective potential of self-healing… We dance in community, understanding our given right of joy, laughter and self-acceptance.

I remember the first time I stepped into the studio, meeting Erica and the feeling of finding my tribe, a tribe of women to dance with in respect… I found Dance Our Way Home when my body was calling. I needed a space where I could dance freely and express myself in honour. No judgements, just movement as healing. I began to heal immensely and began to open myself to new experiences and new perspectives. I believe that as a dancer I have grown, as a woman I have developed. I honour Erica and am thankful for her kindness and love for movement. She opens a space for growth, compassion, truth and joy.”

— Alex Collas