Samantha began her dance journey at the age of two onLong Island, training for 15 years at June Claire DanceCenter in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, kickline, and pointe. She was part of their JC Lynn Dance Company and the LongIsland Ballet Theater, performing in professional shows under the guidance of prestigious NYC-based teachers.Samantha continued her education at SUNY Fredonia, where she earned dual BFA degrees in Dance andPsychology, with a minor in Dance Studio Administration.During her time there, she attended the AmericanCollege Dance Association conference and participated in multiple choreographic projects.While at Fredonia, Samantha also taught at Eclectic Dance Company as a Senior Faculty Member andTechnical Supervisor, instructing a wide range of styles to students aged 2 to 50. She is currently working with multiple performing arts schools in the Chicago area but remains closely connected to e.da.co, returning regularly to share her passion for dance with our students.