Erin Baermann

Bio

Ms. Erin was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She started working for the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in 1980 as a receptionist. Her potential was quickly realized and she was soon promoted to management. Not only did she manage the studio but she competed in the Theater Arts division and in Formation dances with Stephen Knight. In 1988 she left the studio to raise her children.

In 2006 she returned to the studio. She started as the receptionist and reacquainted herself with the ballroom dance business. In 2010 she became the Advanced Student Director.

Ms. Erin likes to work with the students. She likes to see the progress in their dancing and the changes in their lives. Also, she likes to plan the parties – from the menu to the decorations.

When Ms. Erin is not at the studio, she enjoys gardening, relaxing in the backyard with family, redecorating, reading, crossword puzzles, exercising, watching movies and cooking.

"Dance like nobody's watching; love like you've never been hurt; sing like nobody's listening; live like its heaven on earth." - Mark Twain