Dance Training

• Ballet - Seven years of study at the Berning School of  Dance
• Modern - University of Illinois
• Jazz, Tap and Bellydancing - The Dance Academy
• Various Middle Eastern Dance workshops throughout the United States, including seminars by Dahlena, Jasmin Jahal, Natasha, Ibrahim Farah, Leyla Gamal, Mahmud Reda, Karen Barbee, Sarah Sadeeha, Conchi, Kathy Rude, Shakira, Isis, Faten, Mesmera, Sharen El Safey, Dee Ann, Niran, Morocco and others. There are so many wonderful teachers who have touched my life as I've traveled around the country dancing. And there are so many dancers who I have shared the stage with who have touched my soul. I am grateful to the sponsors of the shows and the vendors who bring us beautiful costumes to wear and guide and help us along the way.
• Samantha continues to study at local classes and nationwide seminars.
  

Dance Performances

• Toured with the Desert Moon Dance Company (1990-1992)
• Bellygrams for local Chicago agencies (1991-1999)
• Performances at a variety of night clubs and restaurants in the Chicago area (1992-1999)
• Solo Stage Performances (1992 - 1999) in cities including West Palm Beach, Florida; Youngstown, Ohio; Colombus, Ohio; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Missouri; Sedalia, Missouri; Orlando, Florida; New York City; Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Buffalo, New York; Chicago, Illinois; Belly Jam '99 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Solo Stage Performances in Toronto, Canada, Negril and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
• Toured her troupe, VEILED AMBITION, in Sedalia, Missouri and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Teaching Experience

Samantha started teaching Middle Eastern Dance at the Bop Shop in Chicago in January 1995. She has since taught classes locally at Zephyr, The American Indian Center, The Athena Center, Fitness Pros, and currently holds classes at North Shore Studio In Skokie IL. (847) 674-2216.