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Erin's work is a reclaiming of disability in narrative and performance. In her persona as "International Sex Icon," (2012-2016) Erin explored sex appeal as a source of power and influence juxtaposed with the wheelchair --the most recognizable symbol of helplessness and powerlessness.
In 2017 and 2018 Erin represented Spain in the national and international IPSF championships. Winning several medals and finally gold in the parapole category in 2018 setting a world record for wheelchair pole dance. She co-created and performed in the NYC-based aerial comedy duo Flaming Mermaid Broken Star. She continues to train, create and perform on pole, aerial silks and aerial rope.
Erin is an award-winning creative non-fiction writer whose work has appeared in Gay Mag, Refinery29, Brevity and other literary journals. Her short films and self-portraits have been published by The Deaf Poet's Society and Khôra.
Her memoir, If You Really Love Me, Throw Me Off the Mountain was published by EyeCorner Press and she co-authored the #OwnVoices romantic comedy, The Break-Up Artist (published by Audible, 2022) with Laura Lovely.
Erin recently produced a performance art piece titled Visual Pleasure, a hybrid of aerial dance and academic lecture and is currently adapting it into a solo theatrical performance.