San Diego native, Erik Saradpon, is a nationally-distinguished choreographer, and world-renowned teacher. As a graduate of San Diego State University in Public Administration, Erik has dedicated his talents in empowering the lives of the youth by engaging them in positive lifestyles and healthy alternatives through music and dance.

Erik is known for his artistic contributions in directing the national champions, FORMALity, an all-male hip-hop dance company. Since the establishment of FORMALity in 1996, Erik has had the privilege to perform for thousands and tour the world. FORMALity has also graced the small screen through mediums such as The San Diego Union-Tribune, Filipinas Magazine, San Diego Insider, and The Ellen Degeneres Show. Their industrial experience has included work for Pepsi, Sea World, and Paul Mitchell. FORMALity has won championships at Vibe, Ultimate Brawl, Fusion, Bust A Groove, Battlefest, Prelude and the US & World Hip-Hop Championships.

Some of Erik’s notable teaching credits include Culture Shock Dance Center, Academy of Performing Arts, Rising Star Dance Company, and San Diego State University. He has taught master classes for Culture Shock, Boogiezone, USA Dance and UC Berkeley and has taught competition routines for Carlsbad HS and Santiago HS. Erik is also on staff at Studio A in Montreal, Canada, where he directs a professional crew, AFTERMATH. He is currently on faculty with Temecula Dance Company, where his groups have won choreography awards and overall standings at the regional and national level at such competitions as KAR and Showbiz.