Competitive Placements
Erik is one of the few dancers to be nationally recognized in both West Coast Swing and Hustle. During the two decades of dancing, there have been many competitive accomplishments.
West Coast Swing
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Classic Swing – Choreographed Swing routine without lifts
| Disco America 2010 | 1st Place | King of Prusia, PA |
| New Year’s Extravaganza 2001 | 1st Place | Danvers, MA |
| US Open 2001 | Finalist | Anaheim, CA |
| US Open 2000 | Finalist | Century City, CA |
| New Year’s Extravaganza 2000 | 1st Place | Framingham, MA |
| NECW Dance Festival 1999 | 2nd Place | Danvers, MA |
| US Open 1999 | Finalist | Century City, CA |
Just Swing – Social Swing dance skills with the partner of your choice
| Boston Tea Party 2011 | 2nd Place - Open Division w Anna Novoa | Newton, MA |
| New Year’s Extravaganza 2002 | Gold | Danvers, MA |
| Swingin' New England 2002 (Invitational) | 2nd Place | Falmouth, MA |
| Boston Tea Party 2000 | 1st Place | Cambridge, MA |
| Summer Hummer 1999 | 1st Place | Stamford, CT |
Jack & Jill – Social Swing dance skills with an undetermined partner
| Swingin' Into Spring 2019 | 1st Place "Advanced" | Hartford, CT |
| Summer Hummer 2015 | 1st Place "All Stars" w. Anne Flemming | Framingham, MA |
| Swing Fling 2011 | 1st Place "All-Star/Champion" - Deonna Ball | Herdon, VA |
| Boston Tea Party 2011 | 2nd Place "All-Star" - Lynn Anderson | Newton, MA |
| New Year's Dancin' Eve 2011 | 2nd Place "All American" Open | Burlington, MA |
| New Year's Dancin' Eve 2011 | 2nd Place "All-Star" - Rachel McEnaney | Burlington, MA |
| Swingin' New England 2010 | 1st Place "All-Star" - Jennifer Lyons | Newton, MA |
| New Year's Dancing Eve 2009 | 1st Place "All-Star" - Whitney Brooks | Burlington, MA |
| Swingin Into Spring 2008 | 1st Place - "Advanced" - Lee Mansfield | Windsor Locks, CT |
| Chicago Classic 2008 | 4th Place "All-Stars" | Chicago, IL |
| New Year’s Extravaganza 2002 | 1st Place - Nicola Royston | Danvers, MA |
| Summer Hummer 2002 | 2nd Place - Ligaya Fish | Stamford, CT |
| Phoenix - All Stars - 2002 | 2nd Place -Elizabeth LaGue | Phoenix, AZ |
| Swingin' New England 2002 (Invitational) | 3rd Place - Deborah Szekley | Falmouth, MA |
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Hustle
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Disco America 2010 |
NADC 2003 |
Hustle USA 2002 |
US Open 2001 |
Pro Hustle – Choreographed Hustle routine
| Mid Atlantic Dance Jam 2012 | 2nd Place - Anna Novoa | Reston, VA |
| Disco America 2011 | 3rd Place - Anna Novoa | Philiadelphia, PA |
| Disco America 2010 | 3rd Place - Anna Novoa | King of Prussia, PA |
| Mid Atlantic Dance Jam 2003 | 1st Place - Laura Cozik | Cherry Hill, NJ |
| Pacific Hustle & Salsa Dance Championships 2003 |
1st Place – Laura Cozik | San Francisco, CA |
| Hustle USA 2002 | 1st Place – Laura Cozik | Meadowlands, NJ |
| Hustle USA 2001 | 1st Place – Tami Harris | Meadowlands, NJ |
Just Hustle – Social Hustle dance skills with the partner of your choice
| Swing Dance America 2008 | 1st Place - Stephanie Risser | Milwaukee, WI |
| New Year’s Extravaganza 2002 | Gold - Laura Cozik | Danvers, MA |
| Hustle USA 2002 - Professional | 3rd Place - Laura Cozik | Meadowlands, NJ |
| Summer Hummer 2001 | 1st Place - Laura Cozik | Framingham, MA |
| World Hustle Championships 2001 | 1st Place – Tami Harris | Las Vegas, NV |
Jack & Jill – Social Hustle dance skills with an undetermined partner
| Mid Atlantic Dance Jam 2012 | 1st Place - Stephanie Risser | Reston, VA |
| Mid Atlantic Dance jam 2010 | 1st Place - Erica Smith | Vienna, VA |
| World Hustle Dance Champs 2002 | 1st Place - Silvana Gallagher | Meadowlands, NJ |
| New Year’s Extravaganza 2002 | 1st Place |
Danvers, MA |
Televised Hustle Credits
| ABC - Dance Fever 2003 | Finalist | Las Vegas, NV |
| NBC - The Today Show 2003 | 1st Place – Laura Cozik | New York, NY |
