Currently pursuing her certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) from the Royal Academy of Dance Samantha stays busy as the Artistic Director at Winchester Christian Ballet and Private Instructor around Kentucky. Before graduating, she grew up attending schools and programs such as GSA Kentucky, American Ballet Theater, Louisville Ballet, Gregory Hancock Dance Theater, and Cincinnati Ballet. She has also been a recipient of fully-funded scholarships for the Aurora Bosch Intensive, Grand Premiere Invitational, Gregory Hancock Dance Theater Academy and Indianapolis Ballet Academy.

Samantha is a Graduate and Ex-company member of Kentucky Ballet Theater, but with the twist of Covid-19, she pivoted to teaching.

Her passion for the discipline extends beyond the regular season as she spends her summers as a Choreographer for Ballet Under the Stars.

She also continues her dance education during the summer, honing her skills at renowned institutes like Steps on Broadway and the Ballet Arts Center for Dance, NYC.

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Samantha is excited to be back at WCB for her third year!

I have been with Winchester Christian Ballet for 15 years now! I started dancing with WCB when I was 5 years old and continued to dance until I graduated high school. I've been fortunate to continue my career with WCB as a Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Beginning Ballet, and Ballet I instructor! I graduated from Bath County High School as valedictorian of the Class of 2021. I am currently a sophomore at Morehead State University, where I am majoring in preschool education.

My favorite performance was easily the Spring Recital of 2021. Not only was this show my senior show, but it was the Prince of Egypt- my favorite ballet! I was able to help plan the show, help with choreography, and reprise my first head role. All in all, the show was beautiful for many reasons, but especially because it was my last time dancing with the girls I grew up and Ms. Elana. 

I started teaching in 2019 with Pre-Ballet and Beginning Ballet levels. Since then, I've expanded to Creative Movement- Ballet I. I was also able to sub for Ballet II- IV under Ms. Elana's guidance. I am available for private lessons, too, upon request. Outside of dance, I am the Sunday School Superintendent at Salt Lick First Church Of God , as well as one of their VBS instructors.

When I'm not busy with work and school, I really enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I love to go swimming and bowing. I also love all things arts and crafts. As much as I hate to admit, I love to go shopping too!