Erin Hinkel grew up in southern New Jersey where she began dancing at the age of three at The Arts of the Dance Centre (ADC). During her time at ADC she performed and competed with the company Performdance and attended various Dance Masters of America (DMA) and International Teachers of Dance Inc. (ITDI) workshops and competitions as well as New Jersey local and State Teen Arts Festivals. During her years at ADC she studied Tap, Ballet, Acro, Hawaiian, Pointe, Jazz, Modern and Clogging and Ukranian.
Miss Erin was crowned Miss Vineland 2001 and went on to compete in the Miss New Jersey Pageant. She attended DeSales University where she received her B.A. in Dance and Business. She is a yearly attendee of Dance Masters of America’s Teachers Training School for the past 22 years, where she has become certified through testing in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern and Acrobatics. She has recently received her certified Masters in Dance Education in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. She was the first ever recipient of the Cathleen Wendel Lista Scholarship for excellence in the program to a Post Graduate. She currently resides, for her fifth term, on the Board of Directors for the Pennsylvania Association of Dance Teachers-Chapter 25 and is the chair for their Performing Arts Competition.
Miss Erin has choreographed for the William Allen High School Dance Academy, the STARRlighters shows and parades, and the Miss America organization. Miss Erin has also travelled around the USA as a judge and teacher for workshops, classes, auditions and competitions. Her teaching experience spans 26 years in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary and Hip Hop. She has taught for both recreational and competitive programs as well as privates, solos, duos, etc. She is now fulfilling her lifelong dream of owning a studio to not only share her knowledge and expertise but to instill in children a life long love of learning.
Rae Holtzman, originally from Allentown, PA, has dedicated the majority of her life to the art of dance. She honed her craft and passion for dance in her hometown before pursuing higher education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Rae graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance and currently resides in Philadelphia.
Throughout her career, Rae has trained and performed under the guidance of numerous esteemed artists, including Shayla-Vie Jenkins, Tommie Waheed Evans, Douglas Becker, Sidra Bell, and JoJo Gomez, among others. Her training primarily focused on concert dance on the East Coast, with additional experience in commercial dance acquired in Los Angeles, CA.
Rae's versatility extends to both behind and in front of the camera, with appearances on popular TV shows such as "American Idol," "Good Morning America," and ESPN. Her first professional engagement was as a Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader from 2019 to 2020. During this time, she made appearances on sports talk shows, podcasts, and television programs, and had the unique opportunity to feature in the game day intro video alongside the players.
Beyond her own performance career, Rae is deeply committed to dance education. She travels with Miss Erin and a group of students to continue her professional development through the Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School. Rae's teaching philosophy is centered on empowering her students to transform their dreams into reality, fostering their growth both as dancers and as individuals.
Rae Holtzman’s dedication to dance and her students is a testament to her passion and commitment to the art form. She continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of dancers, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
Sophia Nibbe was born in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania and studied dance for the majority of her childhood. She attended Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts in Bethlehem, PA where she majored in dance and graduated in 2021. During her time there, she performed in many shows at Charter Arts as well as outreach performances, such as Moravian Village, Dance EXposure, Swan Song at Zoellner Arts Center, and the Moravian Spring Dance Concert. She now attends Adelphi University in Garden City, New York where she is an undergraduate working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During her time so far at Adelphi, Sophia has performed pieces by notable choreographers such as; Omar Román De Jesús, Doug Varone, Orion Duckstein, and Frank Augustyn. Also while at Adelphi, she currently trains in a variety of styles including countertechnique, floorwork, Cunningham, Limón, contemporary partnering, as well as ballet.
Paige Herman was born in Allentown and has been dancing since age 3. She found a love for theatre at age 10 and has since been in six plays and 12 musicals, her favorite roles being Cinderella in Into the Woods and Shakespeare in Something Rotten! Currently, she is a Northeastern University student with a major in Philosophy and minors in Musical Theatre and Communications. Paige has choreographed two full length musicals for Northeastern's musical theatre company, NUStage - Seussical (2022) and Legally Blonde (2023). In addition to dance, Paige also has training in singing, acting, and ice skating.
Miss Brianna began dancing at age two with her mother, Miss Erin. She has focused on several styles over the past thirteen years including; Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Lyrical and Pointe. She has attended many workshops and conventions to study with various master teachers. This will be her second year attending Dance Masters of Americas - Student Honors Intensive Program. She has been a competitive dancer for the past seven years where she has earned many awards and scholarships. This past season Miss Brianna began choreographing solos and duos and co-choreographing group dances. She is excited to be joining the staff of Infiniti Dance Company for the upcoming season teaching beginner Lyrical, and several competition dances!
Felicity Oliveira has been dancing since she was two years old. Felicity has studied Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Musical theater. This is her seventh year as a competitive dancer. This year, she is the captain of the senior competition team at Infiniti. She has attended many conventions and competitions, where she has been recognized with awards and scholarships. Felicity has also been a member of the Allentown Central Catholic High School Dance Team for the past four years, and is the team captain this year. She will be attending college next fall, where she plans to major in Dance and Early Childhood Elementary Education. Felicity is looking forward to an amazing season!
Miss Ava began her dance journey at just 2 years old under the guidance of Miss Erin, her very first dance teacher. Over the past 15 years, she has gained experience in a wide variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, contemporary, lyrical, and pointe.
For nearly 9 years, Miss Ava has danced competitively, participating in numerous conventions alongside industry professionals. Her dedication and talent have earned her many awards for group, solo, duo and trio performances. Beyond performing, Miss Ava has also ventured into choreography, creating solo routines that have received several admirable awards.
In 2022, Miss Ava was honored with the Dennis L. Pearce Scholarship, a testament to her hard work, dedication to her craft, and commitment to her teammates and studio.
Miss Ava’s passion for teaching began when she started assisting Miss Erin in various classes at Infiniti Dance Company. Over the past five seasons, she has developed her teaching skills while inspiring younger dancers.
Now, as she completes her senior year, Miss Ava is thrilled to officially join the staff at Infiniti Dance Company as a Student Teacher. She hopes to continue sharing her love for dance and looks forward to providing continuous support to the studio!
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