Debbie Allen Dance Institute
Erin Barnett
Erin Barnett is a Dancer, Choreographer, and Actress from Chicago, Il. She began her formal dance training at age 6. Erin was exposed to every form of dance and movement but her passion was classical ballet. While in Chicago, Erin studied with Larry Long at Ruth Page Foundation School of Dance and with Homer Bryant of Dance Theater of Harlem. She continued her training as a dance major at Howard University in Washington D.C. During those four years Erin performed at the Kennedy Center, won a Best Choreography Award for Scott Joplin's Treemonisha, and was exposed to dance legends such as Talley Beatty, Walter Nicks, Max Luna, and Carmen DeLavelade. After graduating with B.F.A. in Theater Arts Erin earned a position as a member of Garth Fagan Dance, which allowd her to perform extraordinary original works all over the U..S. and abroad. After relocating to the Los Angeles area, Erin has performed in the BET Awards, L.A. Hairstylists Awards. Wayne Brady Show, numerous industrials and music videos. In addition to performing, Ms. Barnett is a freelance choreographer, teacher and voice over artist. In addition to serving as a guest teacher at Debbie Allen Institute in Fort Worth, TX and at Debbie Allen Academy in Culver City, she is also on staff teaching ballet and jazz at The Dance Factory in Encinitas, CA.