Erika Samaniego

Erika Samaniego is a diverse fitness and dance professional with extensive experience in coaching and leadership. As the owner and instructor of Erika Mae Fitness since December 2021, Erika specializes in various fitness modalities, including dance, barre, and yoga, emphasizing proper form and the mind-body connection. Erika's experience includes roles as a group fitness instructor at Midtown Athletic Clubs and a dance instructor at Center Stage Dance Studio. Previous positions include fitness instructor at Little Lion, executive director and marketing director at Symphony Post Acute Network, fitness instructor at Exhale Spa, head dance team coach at Evanston Township High School, NBA dancer for the Chicago Bulls, and marketing coordinator at Addolorata Villa Franciscan Communities. Erika holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.