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Erica Smith aka "The Hustle Attorney"
Erica Smith quickly climbed the Hustle Amateur ranks. Less than a year after her formal introduction to the dance, Erica went from competing as a Newcomer to winning 1st place in Advanced Amateur Divisions. With more than 17 Advanced Amateur 1st place wins under her belt, Erica was arguably the Top Female Amateur Hustle Competitor for two years prior to her professional status. Since becoming a professional competitor, Erica has garnered 1st place in Professional Just Hustle and Invitational Jack & Jill Hustle Divisions across the country.
In 2007, TV Guide Magazine coined Erica the "Disco-Dancing Lawyer" after she performed a Just Hustle that led her all the way to Vegas on the nationally syndicated television show, "So You Think You Can Dance." Thereafter, Erica was pictured alongside Shane Sparks in the July 2007 issue of US Weekly.
In 2010, Erica Smith pioneered and co-choreographed the first ever Hustle Flash Mob which debuted in the District of Columbia, New York, Alaska, Las Vegas, Seattle, Michigan, Philly, and Sacramento in 2011. Prior to her professional status, Erica was the Top Amateur Triple Threat Competitor for two years. In 2010, Erica Smith captured the World Professional Triple Threat Championship title with Jameson Kilburn. Erica has been on staff and/or a special guest at various Hustle and West Coast Swing events such as the MADjam, World Hustle Dance Championship, Miami Dance Magic, Puerto Rico Hustle & Salsa Festival, Disco America, TRI-State Connection, Swing Fling, Virginia State Open, Easterns, and Halloween in Harrisburg teaching, judging, competing, and performing.
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