Kotrba

(Co-Director) Samantha began dancing at age 9 with Xtreme Dance Force, where she received extensive training in hip-hop. Throughout this time, she was awarded scholarships individually by guest choreographers, contributed to multiple group awards including 4 national titles, and frequently assisted at various studios both in and out of state. After graduating from high school, Samantha continued her dance training in Chicago and was a member of The Puzzle League, one of the top dance crews in the Midwest, for 8 seasons. In 2015, she appeared as a principal dancer on the season finale of the hit FOX show “Empire,” directed by Debbie Allen. She performed with various artists, including Jennifer Hudson, Patti LaBelle, Rita Ora, Juicy J, and more. Samantha received a degree in Communications and Media in 2017 and currently works full-time in Chicago. She is also a co-director of the senior division of Xtreme Dance Force and continues to teach and set choreography at multiple studios throughout the Midwest and East Coast.


Kotrba is currently not instructing any classes.