Our Instructors
SAMARAH FORSTER
Samarah began training in dance as a child, eventually joining a modern dance team in high school. In college she began training in several varieties of Ballroom, Latin, and Swing dance, serving as the Vice President of her university Ballroom Dance team and traveling to compete all over the East Coast. She holds a degree in Musical Theater with an emphasis in Dance, as well as an additional Dance minor which required coursework in choreography, classical jazz, ballet, and other styles. She has been teaching at studios since 2006, and currently choreographs for several area schools and community theater productions.
SAMANTHA MILLER
I'm Samantha, a Zumba instructor from New Ulm, MN, who discovered my passion for dance fitness in 2019. By day, I work as a Quality Supervisor at Kraft Heinz, but my true joy comes from helping people of all ages and abilities find wellness through Zumba. Since May 2023, I have been leading classes, creating a welcoming space where students can have fun, make friends, and get a great workout. My classes are personalized and adaptable to each person's fitness journey, making fitness enjoyable and accessible for all. Let's dance our way to a healthier, happier life together!
LAUREN HOFFMANN
I'm Lauren, a Mental Health Counselor contracted into a school that doubles as a volleyball and dance coach. I started dancing for Spotlight Dance when I was 3 years old and jumped on the opportunity to take over the community dance studio 10 years ago. I’ve enjoyed being able to share my passion of dance with kids and watch the joy as their enjoyment for dance comes alive. Along with teaching community dance classes, I also have coached High School dance for about 15 years. I focus on teaching various techniques, jazz, pom, tap, hiphop, kick, and some lyrical while helping the kids improve their physical health, enhance their creativity, and improve their self confidence.