Raediant Movement

What to Expect When You Book Me - Professional from our first email to the final bow, I bring:

- High-energy, passion-driven choreography that uplifts, educates, and entertains.
- Creativity and patience that meet dancers exactly where they are.
- Expert training and clear corrections to polish every step and boost confidence.

From wedding flash-mobs to corporate galas and youth showcases, I craft one-of-a-kind pieces that light up the room and leave your audience inspired. Let’s make your event unforgettable.

Philadelphia-born choreographer and educator Erica Rae Smith is Founder/Artistic Director of Raediant Movement LLC. She earned a BFA in Modern Dance from The University of the Arts and holds an M’Singha Wuti–level certification in Umfundalai contemporary African technique. Her multidisciplinary training, South African, Jamaican Dancehall, Caribbean Folk, Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Horton, and Umfundalai—grounds her work in both technical breadth and cultural depth.
Erica has performed with Tania Isaac Dance, Lesole’s Dance Project, and Connecting Vibes USA/VB Dance Ensemble, while teaching culturally responsive dance across Maryland K–12 classrooms. Since founding Raediant Movement in 2011, she has curated performances and workshops that connect communities to African-rooted movement traditions. That curatorial work selecting guest artists, vetting budgets, and measuring community impact has honed her critical eye, fiscal acumen, and commitment to equitable practice.

A 2018 Kennedy Center Local Dance Commissioning Project awardee and 2025 Dance Canvas Atlanta Choreographer Career Development Initiative artist, Erica has navigated rigorous adjudication panels and now brings that firsthand insight to service. Coupled with her ongoing mentorship of educators, these experiences equip her to contribute fair, transparent review and culturally informed perspective as a panelist or editor, leveraging movement as a conduit for storytelling, connection, and collective celebration of the African Diaspora.

Raediant Movement's Mission & Vision
We work to amplify similarities and differences that connect Black dance across the Diaspora.
We envision a community where Black dancers and audiences will understand and appreciate the connections between Black dance forms existing across ethnic, cultural, and social experiences.

To get your event on the right (dance) foot, could you please confirm:

Stage & Floor – exact dimensions, floor type (Marley, wood, etc.), ceiling height.
Sound – playback options (Bluetooth, aux, USB) and whether a tech will run cues.
Lighting (if it applies) – basic wash/colors available and who programs cues.
Schedule – load-in/load-out times, tech or dress-rehearsal slot, on-site contact.
Dancer Space – secure dressing/warm-up area and nearby restrooms.
Safety & Requirements – insurance, first-aid access, and any current health guidelines.

With these details, I can tailor everything—from music edits to rehearsal plans—for a seamless, high-energy performance.