Hosted by Sam

✅ Timely, professional communication leading up to the day of the event
✅ Punctual arrival with hair, makeup, and wardrobe already done
✅ Run of show printed or on my device ready to reference with detailed notes
✅ Check ins before important moments/announcements to double check everyone is ready and in place
✅ Stage presence that commands attention
✅ Hitting all key points without being scripted
✅ Improvising around any hiccups that arise to eliminate awkward silences, gaps, or confusion

🌟Professionally trained and certified event emcee based in Phoenix, AZ🌟 new to gigsalad 🥗

Nice to meet you! My name is Sam. I have 9 years of experience as a professional event host and emcee. I am also an accomplished salsa dancer/instructor and aerialist performer, both of which can be added on to any emcee package or booked à la carte.

As an emcee, I am responsible for keeping the flow of the event running smoothly, making announcements and introductions, encouraging dance floor activation, and interacting with guests.

I'm known for my friendly, bubbly personality and ability to keep everything running right on time. I am "detail obsessed" and prioritize things like getting everyone in place before an announcement, pronouncing names correctly, and reading/influencing the energy of the room.

Depending on the vibe of your event, my style can range from casual, fun and witty to professional and polished - or anywhere in between. During our prep meeting, we will discuss what energy feels right for the evening, as well as my look.

Over the years, I've done almost every type of event you can imagine:
🪩 Nightlife events
🎉 Private celebrations of all kinds (incl. weddings)
📆 Corporate events
🎤 Shows, seminars, panels
🏆 Brand activations
🕺 Interactive guest experiences

A great emcee doesn't just read off a script. We bring our entire soul to the stage, and win over your audience's hearts so they can allow themselves become completely immersed and at ease. This is what makes events memorable for years and years to come.

👇 INTERESTED IN BOOKING MY ADDITIONAL SERVICES? 👇

Interactive All Levels Salsa Lesson (1 hour):
- Perfect for adding an interactive element to your event
- Fun for guests of all ages and experience levels
- One hour lesson teaches the basic step, timing with salsa music, and a simple partnerwork combo
- Option to add extra hour of social dancing to salsa music for practice & fun! (I can either DJ from my Spotify playlists, or bring in a Latin DJ as an extra service)

Salsa Demo/Show:
- Liven up the dance floor with an improvised salsa dance demo! Myself and a partner will wow your guests by showing them how social dance style salsa can bring the heat to any salsa song without any prior choreography or planning.

Aerial Performance (ambient):
- Aerial hoop (also known as lyra) is a beautiful addition to any event for eye-catching ambient entertainment.
- Performance time is 15 mins on / 15 mins off for ambient aerial. Minimum one hour booking.
- Aerial lollipop: coming soon! 🍭

Dance/aerial services can be added on to any emcee package, or booked à la carte.

I am also an accomplished salsa dancer/instructor and aerialist performer, both of which can be added on to any emcee package or booked à la carte.

For most events, all I need is one handheld wireless mic that's been sound checked by an audio professional. If you're also hiring me to lead a dance lesson, a wireless bodypack mic is preferred.