Pamela Erickson

Pamela Erickson is a Lecturer in Theatre & Dance at both Gonzaga University and Whitworth University, bringing extensive professional and educational expertise to her roles. A Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alumnus, she combines her academic background with a rich career in performance and education.

Her research focuses on advancing diversity and inclusion in contemporary ballet and analyzing historical factors influencing modern dance practices. She teaches courses spanning ballet technique, dance history, and performance, including DANC 115 (Ballet I) through DANC 471 (Applied Dance Field Instruction).

• Professional experience includes performances with San Francisco Dance Theatre, Chamber Dance Ballet Company, and Sphinx Jazz-Ballet Company (Vienna, Austria)
• Active as a master class instructor at American College Dance Association Conferences
• National judge for Spotlight Dance Competitions and director of Gonzaga’s Summer Dance Intensive