Contortionist Samantha

Samantha fell in love with the intense physical dance style of Capoeira at 19, but didn't start exploring the art of contortion until she was 22—pretty late compared to most!

Not letting this hold her back, she quickly found she had a natural knack for flexibility and traveled to China to train with the Beijing Acrobatic Troupe for a year in 2007-2008.

Falling in love with their dedication to their art and mastery over their bodies, Samantha went on to perform with Vancouver’s Underground Circus at the 2010 Winter Games and the Vancouver Art Gallery. She also performed independently in variety shows, cabarets, and nightclubs.

In 2010, she moved to San Francisco to train in contortion, hand balancing, and foot juggling with world-renowned Mongolian contortionist Serchmaa Byamba at the San Francisco Circus Center. Just four years later in 2014, Samantha produced her own circus cabaret show with 18 artists and musicians, which sold out in less than a week!

Today, Samantha is a fully qualified contortion teacher as well as an incredible performer. Her diverse background and late start in contortion bring unique techniques and approaches to using contortion as a tool for fitness, entertainment, art, and health.