Samantha received her training in Theatre Education and Dance at Central Washington University and holds a certification in dance from DTW at the University of Las Vegas. During her time at CWU, she performed in various stage productions, served as Captain of the CWU Collegiate Dance Team, and received theatre scholarships. In 2010, Samantha opened her own successful dance company in Ellensburg, WA, which operated for eight years until her family moved due to her husband’s job.

With over 19 years of dance education experience and over 16 years of coaching dance teams in schools, Samantha now holds multiple certifications in dance and acro/gymnastics. She has also judged dance competitions for many years and holds multiple awards for choreography, costuming, staging, and judge’s choice awards. Samantha has worked with many individuals in the TV/film and dance industry and has been involved in various projects in LA and Utah. She continues to be active in the acting community, owns Unity Center of Dance, and performs on stage and for projects whenever opportunities arise.

Some notable individuals she has trained and worked with include Michael Smith, Therese Young, Tony Coppola, Jess Stafford, Simone DePaolo, D’Valda and Sirico, Dhar Mann Productions, and Pete Thelisma from ABDC.

Currently, Samantha is pursuing her Masters in Business while also being a full-time wife and mother and working as an assistant dance coach at Clearfield High School.