Erik Sampson started dancing at age 17 at the former Ballet New England School of Dance. Through the encouragement and support of his instructors, Erik soon uncovered a passion for dance and the arts, later achieving his Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Dance and a career as a professional dancer. In 2014, Erik transitioned out of dancing professionally to co-found and later direct a statewide performing arts charter school in Denver, Colorado. Erik returned to the stage in 2018 to serve as a company member and Executive Director of the New Mexico Dance Project.  His passion for people drives his investment in the industry as he explores the intersection of performing arts and service to the community. Erik currently serves as the Co-Founder of vagabondance and Operations Director of two non-profits located in Baton Rouge.