Biography

Samantha Barboza is currently attending Point Park University on scholarship to earn her BFA in dance with a jazz concentration and a business management minor. While at Point Park University, she has been able to perform in classical works like Company B by Paul Taylor, set by Amy Kleinedorst, and Who Cares? by George Balanchine, set by Jerri Kumery. She has also worked in more contemporary spaces with works by Ronen Koresh, set by Melissa Rector, Micah Geyer, and Callie Hoctor, and with choreographers such as Staycee Pearl, Maud Arnold, Jason McDole, and Justin Myles. In addition to performing, Samantha has been able to train under Kiki Lucas, Rocker Verastique, Crystal Frazier, Julia Erikson, Susan Stowe, Norbert De La Cruz III, and more. Point Park has also given her the space to create her own work to be presented in their biannual Student Choreography Project show. Her training and performance opportunities have shaped her into a well rounded and strong dancer, ready to work in any professional capacity.

Prior to her attendance at Point Park University, Samantha grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. She began her training at Encore Dance Center, and eventually attended the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, VA under the direction of Todd Rosenlieb and Joni Petre-Scholz. While at the Governor’s School, she trained under Lorraine Graves, Janelle Spruill, Kathy Brenner Lasakow, Janelle Ings, and others. She also had the opportunity to work with Sir Richard Alston and perform alongside his company at the Chrysler Hall in Norfolk. Her work at home has also fostered a passion for teaching and choreography.