SAMANTHA FAIRUZ is a full time Middle Eastern Dance instructor, choreographer and performer. She has been dancing since 1995, her formal training in Middle Eastern dance includes studying with the top dancers in the profession from the United States and Egypt. Samantha is also a dance event coordinator for varying venues including Bellydance master seminars, Wisconsin State Fair and for private and public events. She gives lectures,demonstrations and performances for local schools, private corporations and private functions. She has been a featured performer at Sahar Persian Restaurant, Shiraz, Shahrazad, and currently Casablanca Restaurant. She has performed at many venues around the U.S and local venues including Arab World Fest, Bristol Rennaissance Faire, State Fair and Holiday Folk Fair. Samantha is also the Director and Choreographer for Safar Dance Company, a Middle Eastern Dance Company dedicated to preserving the art of Middle Eastern Dance.
