BIO

Samantha Star utilizes her knowledge of pole, gymnastics, yoga and handstands as a dynamic performer, playful competitor and informative instructor. She believes perfecting fundamentals is the best way to gain strength and coordination, leveraging these to achieve a higher level of fitness and grace. By focusing creatively on technique, she helps students attain a solid platform from which they can achieve confidence, strength and power. Samantha teaches at Body & Pole, Warrior Bridge and virtually on zoom from her living room in NYC . She also travels the world to perform, compete, judge, train and teach workshops.

POLE COMPETITIONS

3rd Place - PSO Nationals Pro 2019

1st Place - PSO Atlantic Pro 2019

6th Place - POSA Worlds 2018 

2nd Place  - USPSF (Qualifier for POSA Worlds) 2018 

2nd Place - Pole -a - Palooza 2018  

1st Place - Pole -a- Palooza  2017 

2nd Place - Pole Olympia 2016 

3rd Place - USPSF (Qualifier for IPSAF Worlds)  2016

3rd Place - USPSF (Qualifier for IPSF Worlds)  2015

2nd Place - Australian Pole Fitness Championship 2015

1st Place - IDSA World Pole Dance Championship of Sports Standard (China) 2014

2nd Place - Pole Championship Series 2014

1st Place - Pole Classic at Pole Expo 2013

4th Place - PSO Nationals Pro Championship  2013

2nd Place - PSO Atlantic Pro 2013

3rd Place - Midwest Pole Dance Competition National Elite Division  - 2012

APFA Pole Athlete of the year 2012

CONTINUING EDUCATION

50 hr Yoga Meridian Therapy - Science of Self 

Warrior Bridge - Anatomy Module

200hr Ytt - Science of Self 

FRC Certification 

elevatED L1, L2 Pole - elevatED L1 Flex

Power Monkey Fitness - Ring Thing 

Xpert

KT Coates

AFAA Group Fitness

200hr Yoga Teacher Training: Back Bay Yoga

PERFORMANCES

Big Top Circus 2022

Body & Pole presents . . . @ Drom - 2022, 2023

Sam Star Presents Fuck Ya I’m 40 2021

CirqueHaus Festival 2021, 2022

Secret Circus 2019 

Let them Eat Cake -  2018, 2019, 2020

USPSF Regionals 2018  

Filthy Pony 2018 

Halloween show at Body & Pole 2018 

Showtime - an immersive circus at Body & Pole 2018 

The Wall Art Openings at Body & Pole 2017, 2018, 2019 

Mountain Pole Camp 2017, 2018, 2019 

Pole Convention - 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Schtick a Pole In It - NYC 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 

SoSi - An AERA production NYC -2016

Pole Show La - 2014, 2015, 2016

Pole Expo -  Las Vegas 2015

Pole Revolution -  2015

Aerial AllStars Australia 2015

Arnold Australia 2015

Gravity First -  Fifth Edition 2014

Pole Expo - Pole Star Showcase 2014

Arnold Classic - Arnold Sports Festival 2014

Live Dancing Girls - Nashville, Tn 2014

La Gente - An AERA production - Nyc 2013