Erin Holt's Page

2006 Artists for A Better World International
"SETTING A GOOD ARTISTIC EXAMPLE" Awardee

Erin Holt

"For setting a good example as an artist towards the creation of a better world and helping other artists direct their aesthetic inspiration towards improving our world, thereby creating a better future for us all."
ERIN HOLT has studied and performed for choreographers and companies of the Martha Graham Company, The Joffrey Ballet, the Utah Repertory Ballet and more. She has appeared on educational television, commercials, videos and concert venues. She is an award-winning choreographer. Ms. Holt has been teaching modern dance and classical ballet for over 25 years and in 2005, along with several of her students, Ms Holt traveled to Europe as guest teacher for the Salzburg International Ballet Academy in Salzburg, Austria.

She has worked as a performance coach to provide artists with the skills to develop stage presence and move naturally on stage. She was recognized by Music Connection Magazine for her work as it related to the music industry.

Ms. Holt founded California DanceArts in 1987, located in La Canada, California, where students are trained in versatile styles with classical ballet at its core. Erin Holt developed and defined the school’s curriculum offering 10 progressive levels of classical ballet.

Today, many of Ms. Holt’s students and alumni have been accepted to several University dance programs, have gone onto successful television and theater careers and have been awarded study and performance opportunities with companies such as Universal Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Pittsburgh Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Alonzo King's Lines Ballet, Salzburg International Ballet and more.

Several years following the establishment of her school, Ms. Holt initiated California Theatrical Youth Ballet, a performing company for dancers preparing for professional careers. Today, the company provides Los Angeles communities with many inspirational dance programs and opportunities.

Ms. Holt was honored with the 2006 Artists For A Better World International "SETTING A GOOD ARTISTIC EXAMPLE" Award "For setting a good example as an artist towards the creation of a better world and helping other artists direct their aesthetic inspiration towards improving our world, thereby creating a better future for us all" at Celebrity Centre International, in Hollywood, CA, as part of the AFABW Awards Event & Concert. The award was presented by AFABW Ambassador Carmelita Pittman.