Samantha Rivera, Performer and Choreographer

When hiring Samantha Matsuda, clients can expect a dynamic, professional, and versatile dancer who elevates any performance or event. Here’s what you can look forward to:

1. Tailored Performances: Samantha specializes in gogo dancing, fire performances, contemporary, and hip hop. Whether your event requires a specific theme or style, she can adapt her performance to fit perfectly, whether it’s a Western, Geisha, Hip Hop, ethereal, or holiday-inspired event.

2. Themed Gogo Dancing: Samantha can embody any event’s theme through her gogo dancing, bringing energy and excitement that matches the atmosphere, from corporate events to nightclubs and parties.

3. Fire Dancing Solo: Clients hiring Samantha as a fire dancer can expect a breathtaking 5-minute solo performance using a variety of fire props. Her fire acts are captivating, and add a unique, high-energy spectacle to any event.

4. Choreography & Improvisation: Samantha is flexible in both learning choreographed routines or performing improvisational pieces, making her a perfect fit for live performances or video productions. She can collaborate with your team to ensure the performance is exactly as envisioned.

5. Professionalism & Experience: With years of experience performing in a wide range of events and productions, Samantha brings both creativity and reliability to every project. She is committed to understanding your vision and delivering a seamless, high-quality performance that enhances the overall experience for your audience.

By hiring Samantha, you bring talent, versatility, and passion to your event, ensuring that the dance element of your production is memorable and impactful.

Samantha Matsuda is a professional dancer and choreographer with expertise in gogo, contemporary, fire dancing, and hip hop. With nearly 1,000 performances under her belt, Samantha has showcased her talent on major platforms like So You Think You Can Dance, America’s Got Talent, and World of Dance.

As a gogo dancer, she can seamlessly adapt to any event theme and will dance to Electronic, Hip Hop, ethereal, or holiday-specific themes. For fire dancing, she offers an electrifying solo performance, wielding a variety of fire props to captivate any audience.

Whether you need a dancer who can learn complex choreography or someone who can deliver stunning improvisational performances for live shows or video productions, Samantha brings creativity, energy, and professionalism to every stage she steps onto.

1. Space Requirements:

• Gogo Dancing: A small to medium stage or platform is ideal, with enough space for free movement and high-energy dancing. Clear communication about the type of stage and lighting will help her adapt her performance.

• Fire Dancing: A minimum safety radius of 10–15 feet around the performance area is required, ensuring that there are no flammable materials nearby. The performance area should be outdoors or in a well-ventilated indoor space. Additional safety precautions, like a fire safety team or extinguishing equipment, should be in place.

2. Sound System: For dance performances, especially gogo or hip hop, a quality sound system is essential. The music should be clear, loud enough to fill the venue, and without interruptions. Samantha can provide details on the track’s format or submit music in advance if needed.
3. Lighting:

• Gogo & Hip Hop: Dynamic lighting works best, especially colored lights or moving spotlights to highlight her movements. Clear, well-placed lighting ensures that her performance is visible from all angles.

• Fire Dancing: Low lighting is preferred for fire performances, as it allows the fire props to be the focal point. This creates a dramatic effect, and Samantha can coordinate with the lighting technician to ensure the right ambiance.

4. Costume Changes & Props: Depending on the performance, Samantha may require access to a backstage area or dressing room for quick costume changes. For fire performances, she will bring her own props (fire poi, fans, staff, etc.), but it’s important that the venue allows the use of fire equipment.

5. Performance Duration & Breaks: For gogo dancing, a typical set lasts 15–30 minutes, and multiple sets can be spaced throughout an event. For fire dancing, a 5-minute performance is standard, and breaks between sets or routines can be coordinated to fit the event schedule.

Pricing:

Samantha’s rate is $250 per hour, which includes her performance, costume, and travel within a 100-mile radius of Riverside County. For events further than 100 miles, an additional travel fee may apply, which can be discussed during booking.