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 Warrior Bridge, Full Circle Brooklyn, IncrediPole & VITAL. 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

Liquid Motion - 1.0 Heels & Pole

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

Incredipole Showcase 2025

Fierce Fitness Instructor Showcase 2017, 2024, 2025

Mountain Pole Camp 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2025

Let them Eat Cake -  2018, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025 

Cirque Haus Show 2022, 2023, 2024

B&P Presents at Drom   2022, 2023, 2024

Michelle Mix Extravaganza 2023

Big Top Circus at Slipper Room  2022

Sam Star presents Fuck ya I’m 40 at Slipper Room  2021

Secret Circus 2019 

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

Pso Zurich Showcase  2019 

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

USPSF Regionals 2018  

Filthy Pony 2018 

Halloween show at Body & Pole 2018 

Showtime - an immersive circus at Body & Pole 2018 

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