Soul Train Dancer Erika Guillory White Used Hair Styles & A Nose Ring to Celebrate Her Culture

[@Naturalqueenna]

She aged like wine. YASSSS QUEEN 😍

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Facts she is still a baddie

[@alexw853]

She's still so sexy, I was shocked to see how hot she is. I think she's hotter now as a woman out of her prime.

[@keyrongeorge2314]

FACTS

[@neshamojanay9423]

She looks so good

[@t.quinonez348]

True!!!

[@cmayne87]

👏🏾👏🏾 the definition of a “fly girl.” Her style was dope AF. Love these interviews!

[@keshia4974]

In my opinion she was one of the most memorable dancers over the years of Soul Train!

[@gabrielmatthews9494]

Bet!😻

[@deishawilson8421]

Yesss

[@masterk5372]

Yuuup

[@kyjoyy]

Yes!!

[@travarismoorman2512]

Completely agree!

[@v.nikkijohnson]

For starters, a Soul Train Christmas marathon from the first episode to the last would be PERFECT 👌🏾!! Start it this coming Saturday and of course, let it conclude Christmas 🎄 night!!

[@marlonharrison5511]

Make to New Year's

[@ariaye1489]

Are you listening Sou Train?!!!

[@believeinyourself7511]

That would be cool!

[@AbbeyAdeb]

Yup. If there's s vote I'm on board.

[@Ronda00]

Omg! Amazing idea!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I’m so here for it!

[@NikkiThoughts]

The fact she was randomly keeping with Up with MC Hammer and his dancers! She was amazing!

[@Alione]

I can not *believe* that they did not highlight her dancing in Mary J. Blige's "You Bring Me Joy" music video. That is when I knew she was iconic. So many Saturdays I spent watching her and trying to emulate certain moves she did.

[@rissaceehart4076]

Okay I was TODAY years old learning that she was in that MJB Video!🤣One of My favorite MJB Jams!

[@Nonchalant_248]

Oh really now I gotta go rewatch that video lol.

[@gritzgravy1760]

Y'all have definitely been giving what is needed to be gave with these interviews and I thank you

[@empresserica]

Indeed ! I love them !! 💃🏽👏🏾🙌🏾

[@CALetty23]

EVERY SINGLE ONE!!!

[@gabrielmatthews9494]

All of it suited and booted for "THE SOUL TRAIN LINE" movie that should be made! Dance and Music history!

[@Godslight1970s]

💯

[@kimwise8016]

yyyyyeeesssZZZZzzzz

[@raet8081]

She was one of the most stylish and unique dancers on the show. Especially in the 90s, most of the other dancers just wore regular hiphop and club outfits by then

[@butterflylovenj7300]

She was one of my favorite dancers back then. She still looks good. ♥️ She definitely stood out. I always said she had an exotic look. Interesting to learn that her mom is Ethiopian.

[@mizzury54]

Ethiopian women are so beautiful. I live just a mile way from Little Ethiopia in LA. And great food too.

[@DemureDarlings]

She looks Ethiopian 🔥🥰

[@Awillii]

@@mizzury54 Merkato is my favorite Ethiopian Spot in Little Ethiopia.

[@jajarene5870]

Mine too! I loved her!!

[@str8alphamale]

I'm from NJ and sad to say we hardly have any Ethopian people in Jerzz. The women are beautiful

[@debraheard245]

I loved Erika on the show as a dancer. As a fashion doll designer, I designed a Barbie doll for her. Great interview!

[@LadyjediDjedet]

Lmaooooooo! I thought my Sister and I were the only ones that made Soul Train Barbies. We recreated entire shows.

[@LadyjediDjedet]

Oh wait, I misread. Please don’t take that as disrespectful to your art, I got caught in the memory. Most don’t get to live their dreams. Congratulations.

[@Chyyyyyyyyyyy]

That’s so dope!

[@elizabethjohnson53]

Wow!! Very interesting job! That's wonderful!!

[@ThrifterPicker]

I understand budget but it’s hard to believe they didn’t get paid. They are the reason we watched the show. I appreciate her work, as well as all of the other dancers. This was my fav era of Soul Train.

[@girlmom1312]

It really is. That speaks to the dancers' commitment and really doing what they love for the love it. It also speaks to taking advantage of a situation. In the early days, starting off, I get it. It looks like this was commonplace for the show's duration, and that is shameful.

[@Haterzarefans]

Erika is so talented beautiful and youthful.And she knows how to break it on down on the dancefloor!

[@dramaking7777]

ERIKA!!!! she said my sentiments exactly! Younger generation needs a Soul Train, a TRL, a 106&Park to keep mainstream trends and algorithms going in this era. Everyone’s doing Tiktok dances and not REAL dancing anymore!

[@marlonharrison5511]

They tried to bring back TRL and it failed.

[@corwinberry951]

I went to school with her at Grove Cleveland High School in Reseda CA , she always talked about a dancer, Thank God she followed her dreams and made it

[@TechWizz]

Something about her reminds me of 90s Dancehall star Patra. So good to see her and happy she got opportunities coming out the show.

[@noirlily3413]

YES!!!

[@angiesanchez238]

They do need to bring the show back. This Queen is everything.✌🏽

[@ChiefYuya]

That would be interesting but, I don’t know if the dance culture today accommodates the same sort of energy, especially dancing as partners.

[@Jess-ew3tm]

@@ChiefYuya we could learn 😂

[@ChiefYuya]

@@Jess-ew3tm True. True.

[@lashid4ucraftsncreativity]

*ERIKA* was one of the last, memorable dancers (who stood out)..rockin' that nose ring look BEFORE *JANE CHILD.* So hard to believe that a dancer I saw as SO "bold" has a voice so gentle ..lol ...BTW ..HOW IS IT that Chaka Khan (at 2:20 ) looks the SAME WAY now, as she did back then (but kinda younger, now)?

[@ExtraChocolate80]

Wow Jane Child 😊 I remembered her iconic video. Soulful voice

[@andresmith6418]

I've been waiting for her interview. My prayers 🙏🏾 have been answered. She had the dopest fashion and amazing dance moves. She's been in a lot of television and films. A beautiful soul inside and out 💕 Sidebar: It is rumored that Janet Jackson's nose ring from her Runaway music video inspiration came from Erika.

[@LadyjediDjedet]

Wow! She is more beautiful now! Soul Train is the Fountain of Youth.

[@MissFiyah1]

She can definitely dance!

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

She's beautiful AND HUMBLE! I love her positivity. I wish her nothing but the Best!

[@melvintate8186]

Beautiful dancer and shes still Fine and Beautiful Lord!! and its good too see shes doing well God bless her!!

[@kells881]

First, let me say how much I appreciate these spotlights. So many of the dancers who I liked, many names I didn’t know. Who couldn’t remember Erika? She definitely stood out with her look & moves. 🤔🤔How is it that sis looks even more beautiful now than she did then?

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I love these Soul Train dancers stories about how they started out. Soul Train was such an amazing show I love how everyone from the 70s to 90s danced on the show, but mostly 70s.

[@aktf14]

Wow her swag and style is just - whewww! Unbelievable

[@mizzury54]

I love these I Was a Soul Train Dancer clips . I've watched quite a few and the common denominator is that all the dancers are so nice and grounded. No big egos and it seems they all had a great time on the show.

[@ED-ie3et]

This

[@jae6506]

Ms Erika was, is, and will always be FLY👏🏾👏🏾

[@Meine1111]

Now she was is a Legend, if I remember anyone it’s her and that nose ring. Always reminded me of the character from Street Fighter ❤️

[@N2LADIES55]

I remember her and am glad that she used Soul Train as a springboard to a career outside of Soul Train in dancing and acting. I also agree with her that there should be a Soul Train dance show now. I would watch it because I'm a fan of dance even though I'm in my 60s.

[@FireMadeFleshII]

Looking at that footage, I would've never guessed her & the other dancer only had 30mins to prepare that Tasha Holiday routine. Amazing! --And yeah, why hasn't Soul Train been brought back for a new generation? I mean, in this era of TikTok & other previous viral dance challenges, an opportunity is clearly being missed! #BringbackSoulTrain

[@Jess-ew3tm]

I just commented this! I would love to be a dang soul train dancer

[@theeyesbutterfly6089]

The authenticity is gone- it’ll be nothing but Them, emulating Us. While we’ll get no shine- I’m good😂

[@curlslegitbaby2981]

​@@theeyesbutterfly6089facts

[@NaturalElicia]

I always thought she looked mysterious. She's still so beautiful and pose!

[@masterj5475]

She’s a Soul Train Legend! Great Interview Love to see more interview from the Soul Train Dancers from the 90’s and 2000’s.

[@marlonharrison5511]

Like Who?

[@Inksplash52]

She is still beautiful and I love how humble she is

[@walenawellness6449]

She's STILL SO BEAUTIFUL AND LOVELY 😍 her nose ring ALWAYS stood out!!!! Keep dancing Queen 👸🏾

[@ticketyblue3080]

How does she still look so amazing?

[@keonta81]

I know right. She has to be roughly 50s if she started in 89

[@twistoffate4791]

She actually looks even better now!! She looks fantastic.

[@briandyer2090]

She definitely stood out..🎉🖤❤💚

[@jenniferwilliams6494]

She was one of my favorites!!!!! Who can forget the nose ring jewelry and hair and the fits!😍

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

See what dancing will do for you?!!! She looks like she is still in High School!!! She is BEAUTIFUL!

[@Jess-ew3tm]

If they don’t stop playing and bring back SOUL TRAIN FOR THE YOUNGER GEN!! I would love to be a soul train dancer 😭 it would be so dope

[@AlanaGurl]

She was and still so pretty 🙌🏾

[@Jess-ew3tm]

This is so cool to see for someone of my age who didn’t grow up watching soul train. When the commercials would come on at 2am I would immediately turn the tv cause I thought it was too “old” looking. Now that I’m in my 20s man an opportunity like this would be soooo fantastic!! BRING IT BACK

[@erickajstevens5737]

I love these interviews with the" Soul Train Dancers." ❤❤❤ They tell such great stories about their experience dancing on "Soul Train" and the other doors that were opened for them back of it. I remember Erica Guillory very well with her long nose ring chain!!! She gave "Petra" vibes with her hair style, fashions and dance moves at times. She also looks a little like "Sade" as well. Glad to see she's doing well and looking great!!! 👍🏽💯❤🌹👑🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@lisaryherd4593]

Yes!!! I was thinking Sade too.

[@johnstark7402]

Erica killed it her whole time on Soul Train!!!

[@jessicaaye3738]

I loved her cuz of her nose ring and the best dressed of that era 😭 i wanted to ber so bad. Her and Mo (monique) were my idols.

[@oreddtheauthor]

I love these Behind the scenes stories on the Soul Train dancers, but the dancing animation have me weak. 😂😂 They got that shoulder shimmy down. 💀😂😂

[@angeliquesoul6719]

Finally you got her to an interview. Always wondered what happened to her after she left. She is one of my favorite dancers on the show.

[@faidajama4015]

I totally remember her! That nose ring and chain really made her standout

[@consciousmind1972]

So glad to see Erika Guillory White have her interview. She was definitely my only Soul Train crush.

[@Z3R0.00]

It’s her! She is so pretty and cool. Her nose ring and two toned hair was everything. She is still gorgeous. I can’t wait to watch this. As a 90s-2000s fan she is tied as my fave dancer along with the light skinned b-girl with curly hair. Her partner was the light b-boy with locs. She would flip off the stage. Anyone know her?

[@mariaddubkg531]

I miss Soul Train so much! Bring it on back. She is still beautiful. Probably still has some cold dance moves as well

[@algrolls]

Definitely was one of my favorites and she was very memorable. I think she is one of the most beloved dancers from Soul Train ever.

[@JennasMusic76]

Gorgeous then, and gorgeous now! Thank you so much for sharing your story, you were one of my favorite dancers on the show.

[@nojaw11]

What a beautiful lady, and an amazing dancer!!!

[@MixFiend362]

Yes this Sistar is remembered. Her individual style stood out & she gave the energy & dance flavor needed everytime. Salute!

[@sekhemasaru5718]

So bitter sweet to watch this……I was happy 😊 and sad 😢 during the viewing. So surreal that the “Soul Train 🚂” was here and been gone for so many years. I road it from the 70’s to the 90’s! 🙏🏾

[@ertfgghhhh]

I watched in the 70s and 80s faithfully.

[@MarlonDGandy]

Beautiful lady! She reminds me of Sade ❤️😻❤️.

[@tuningin88]

I love seeing her, on the show, so much. ❤️💜💗❤️💜💗😍😍😍😍 she’s one of my favorite female dancers I had a crush on.

[@dellshonewilson6187]

So many memories. This episode made me proud! Being from Los Angeles, I felt everything she spoke about. SOUL TRAIN IS FOREVER

[@djxcel23]

I used to watch every Saturday just to see her. She is still looking very nice.. there is something about soultrain all these dancers aged very good

[@classicredwine]

I agree, maybe all of that dancing for all of those years keeps them looking young lol

[@anthonycarter2901]

She was the finest one on soul train 😍

[@lyricaanderson6205]

I could sit and watch this all day, anything having to do with the history of soul train

[@artemisnectar7]

Fly Gyal!!!! Giving all that fever back then🙏🏽. Youth take note👆🏾 respect Phenomenonal Woman💚💛❤

[@tiffanystovall5358]

My sister and I have always admire you on soul train. Especially for the nose ring

[@momolovestar4207]

I loved her I love the popping dance she did & her genie pony

[@nickfreshalive]

Erika! No disrespect to all of my Soul Train dancer friends, but I still think she, Monique and Sandy Hall were robbed in the mr. + miss Soul Train dance contest in ‘97. She stood way out and killed it every time. Thank you for letting her share her story, BET!

[@dramaking7777]

SAME

[@Godslight1970s]

"She gon like" I think she is so adorable and seems so sweet. I remember watching her DANCE on Soul Train. Wow this is so nostalgic, I'm loving it!!

[@hiddengem9888]

I remember her nose ring ..her style was unique! Keep the stories going 💚 it!

[@marleed6532]

Erica story was very interesting. Erica genuinely loved to dance and it showed everytime she performed. All though it was so wrong for Don Cornelius to pay them with food and take advantage of them at least she and others went on to do other things. Erica still looks good! Talented Pretty Lady.

[@Charmaine6645]

She was one of my favorites her and Sheryl. She was the first person I ever seen with the chain nose ring.

[@floridagator1765]

She was AND STILL IS SUPER 🔥!!! GREAT MEMORIES!!!

[@DeeNice681]

She looks even better now!

[@amcgarvin4life30]

This is why both Soul Train and #AmericanSoulBET needs to be brought back…

[@nicolebutler2860]

Such a humble 😌, sweet spirit.

[@dezynezsezlive5576]

I agree, a dance show is very much needed. The problem is they played stuff that was popular on the radio back then and that's another way they kept their viewers. Imagine doing that with the radio play of today, with today's dancing. I can only Imagine a lot of tik twerking, and yes I meant to say it that way. I'm okay with with pressing the rewind button for now, until things change...if they do🙄

[@Jess-ew3tm]

Lmfaoo tik twerking but I lowkey agree unfortunately music these labels are pumping out are beyond trash unless they’ll be playing some recent Beyonce, The Weeknd, Tinashe, joints mixed with the older 90s hip hop or R&b joints…. I could see it

[@dezynezsezlive5576]

@@Jess-ew3tm I agree whole heartedly. There are most definitely artist out right now that can keep the Soul Train going. Some are mainstream and some you really gotta go and summon up through millions of streams like we did Anderson Paak. The question is do the powers that be want people out here feeling good like that? Think about it🤔

[@dezynezsezlive5576]

@@Jess-ew3tm There's always family reunions, keep the spirit alive my friend, keep shimmying down that line, MAY WE ALL SHIMMY TO OUR HEARTS DESIRE🕺🏿🕴🏽💃🏾

[@Jess-ew3tm]

@@dezynezsezlive5576 good question. Given the fact BET isn’t even black owned anymore smh. Imma just pray over it

[@mercedesmariee1622]

Her style was everything ‼️

[@stoneyhighhigh3677]

I am 26 and loved how my mom and grandma use to talk about soul train I always would look back at the show and dances

[@classicredwine]

She aged beautifully. She looks great

[@aleialarkins]

They really need to give Tony Briggs his flowers 💐 in full!!! Every interview mentions his contribution to the Soul Train.

[@chilezp]

She was my favorite dancer

[@coolestrarestthings8442]

she was always a cutie everybody had a crush on her

[@charlita25]

She’s gorgeous 🤩 🇪🇹

[@terry_moorer]

One of my favorite Soul Train dancers

[@reggied1811]

Gorgeous

[@Firstmajortomlikestoticker]

Thank you for making my Saturdays bearable, this show gave me something to look forward to next week as a teenager of a working class family. Thank you Erika I finally know your name I have wanted to know since 1989 wow!!!

[@veesmith9737]

She's stunning 😍

[@fitbybree4826]

What a beauty ❤️

[@hicksa1]

Soul Train dancers have the secret to the fountain of youth!

[@vernidawatson8565]

Erika, I have always been proud to call you my friend when I would see you on Soul Train. I didn't know our Cavalier friend Rodney was your connection to the show. It would be awesome if there was a dance show like Soul Train on again. I watched for years and would watch again. I love that you never forgot where you came from, South Central love!

[@daniellepreyar]

She's so cool. Love her dancing style.

[@blessingsuponblessings7378]

OMG, SHE WAS MY FAVORITE!!! Especially, when she came down the Soul Train line!!!

[@t.thompson8985]

She was serving looks!!!! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@keithkelson726]

One of my favorite dancers.

[@masterk5372]

Wow she aging very well and beautiful too

[@Blktxdom2004]

Grew up watching Soul Train. Erika gets mad props as a favored dancer. She got to dance with “The Hammer!”

[@SONYARenee]

Omg , that’s my girl. I mean I don’t know her but omg I use to watch her dance all the time on Soul Train…… omg😍🥰😘

[@J329-s4h]

4:02 Seems like the one thing the different eras of Soul Train dancers have in common was the chicken! 😅

[@tuningin88]

That was a great, amazing video. Thank u for posting it, Soul Train. 🚊👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😍😍😍 I love it.

[@marygoodman9530]

I absolutely love the soul train definitely entertaining 💗🎼🛤🎻❄thank you

[@BdogFinal14]

One of my favorite dancers. So fine!!!

[@brown_beauty7499]

This younger generation could never have a Soul Train. Back in the day we actually did more than one dance move. If there was a Soul Train all the women would be doing the same move...twerking!

[@mrzhyphy1510]

THIS is a VERY underrated statement!