Mark Samaras

Mark started dancing at the age of 9 at Janice Marshall Stage School, before also joining Scottish Ballet Junior Associates. At the age of 11 he began training vocationally at The Dance School of Scotland till the age of 16. He moved down to London at that age and studied for 3 years at Central School of Ballet, where he had the opportunity to work with Crystal Pite and perform in Polaris at Sadlers Wells. Mark graduated from Central School of Ballet in 2016. Mark has worked for Ballet Ireland, performing in The Nutcracker and Giselle before joining Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, where he performed in Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet, and most recently Swan Lake which concluded its tour on Broadway.

Other Career Highlights: Fritz in The Nutcracker (Ballet Ireland); Hilarion in the original cast of Ludovic Ondiviela’s Giselle.

Dedication: Mark would like to thank his family for all their ongoing love and support.