How Hard Was That Transition?

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.

In this conversation Sam talks about her family and childhood spent camping, climbing, snowboarding, and doing gymnastics, and her journey into the world of pole.  She shares about her experience in pole competition and her evolution into teaching.  She also discusses her passion for handbalancing, and her goals and current approaches in the practice.  And, she reveals teachers she looks forward to practicing with and learning from in the future.