Well hi there! Oh my gosh, it’s been so long. So much has happened. I hope you are doing great as we stand on the precipice of a well-earned SUMMER. Holy sh*t. It’s about time. I am happy to tell Read More → 
Erika Shannon
New York-based dancer, choreographer, coach, and fitness professional
I’m re-entering the world!
Well hi there! Oh my gosh, it’s been so long. So much has happened. I hope you are doing great as we stand on the precipice of a well-earned SUMMER. Holy sh*t. It’s about time. I am happy to tell Read More → The Ten Dollar Transformation Starts Monday!
Oh, my friend. Lemme tell you about my breakdown on Saturday. My best friend Dana was visiting for the weekend- we had been looking forward to it for months. On Saturday I woke up, thinking how great it would be Read More → Erika’s Ultimate WHY
Hi guys! So if you read my newsletter, you know I JUST got cleared by my doctor to exercise again after having Anna, and stepped on the scale for the first time since I was 40 weeks pregnant. I am Read More → Visions for 2013
Hi guys! Since I can’t be there for you to support you in person right now, I wanted to create a page on the blog where I can root for you virtually as you set goals and recalibrate for 2013! Read More → December Giveaway!!! Keep those necks and arms WARM with Annie Fink Designs!
Hi guys! I’m so thrilled to offer you a fantastic giveaway this month, just in time for winter to set in! A few years back I received a Christmas gift from my client and friend Lisa Van Ahn. It was Read More → November Giveaway for Expecting Mommies!
A GIVEAWAY! There are so many mommies to be out there these days! I’m not sure if I’m just noticing because I’m expecting too or what, but right now I have a gaggle of pregnant students, peers, and peeps. SO Read More → Guest Blog: My husband Brian: If Men Got Pregnant
Hey, Erika’s husband Brian here, chiming in with some thoughts I’d like to share with you frequent bloggy readers here at ErikaShannon.com. If you’re here, I think we can safely assume that you’re already drinking the Kool-Aid of continuous self-improvement, Read More →
I failed. And lived to tell about it.
Today I am writing you from the doctor’s office. I am in the middle of my glucose tolerance test, a 3-hour affair that involves 1 bottle of disgusting liquid, 4 blood tests, and 8 hours of fasting (not even water) Read More →
Erika in Cottonelle Commercial!
Now airing on TV Land, check me out in this fun 30-second spot for Cottonelle! I shot it when I was 20 weeks pregnant, and had a blast with the TV Land team. Thanks so much for having me again! Read More → A Pregnant Girl’s Guide to Better Bump Talk (or “No, B*tch, I’m not having twins”)
Yesterday I got my first “Wooooow, are you sure there aren’t TWO babies in there!?” response when I told someone I am 24 weeks pregnant. My knee-jerk response (internal, of course) was “Shut up, bitch. I hate you.” what I Read More → The Power of the Voice in the Fitness Studio
Hi guys! I came across this feature today on Facebook and thought it would be great to mention, and remind my one-on-one fitness instructor/dance teacher clients about the importance of YOUR VOICE in the room. Next time you are teaching, Read More →
Watch Erika in the ROCK OF AGES movie here!
Hey guys! Here is a clip from ROCK OF AGES, in which I am wearing a fab rainbow wig and ripped up pink sweatshirt in the musical number “Jukebox Hero”! Hope you enjoy the rest of the movie, but if Read More →