Creative Director — New York City

Sammie
Barraco

Former NBA dancer turned creative director. I concept, produce, and perform — building brand stories with a dancer's eye for movement, composition, and timing.

Sammie Barraco — black and white headshot

Who I Am

Sammie Barraco is a multidisciplinary creative director and movement artist working at the intersection of performance, wellness, and visual storytelling.

Her work spans creative direction, choreography, brand development, experiential production, and education — using movement as a medium to tell meaningful stories and cultivate authentic human connection.

Creative Director Movement Artist Former NBA Dancer Pilates Certified BFA, Dance 26 y/o NYC Based
Sammie Barraco
Photo: Geo Mantilla
200%+

Social engagement growth driven through platform-native creative

5,000+

Per-event live audiences performed for as pro-sports on-court talent

15+

Member professional dance team captained, choreographed & staged

What I Do

Five ways in.

Direct.

Creative direction across arts & entertainment — from live performance production to brand identity and design.

Create.

Content creation across social platforms: concept, capture, edit, and post — end-to-end ownership of the visual brand.

Move.

Freelance dance performance, available on a contract basis — broadcast, live event, and campaign work.

Coach.

Personal and group dance & fitness instruction. Certified Pilates instructor with curriculum-design experience.

Communicate.

Artists' community events and discussion forums — organized, produced, and led across the tri-state area.

Selected Work

In motion.

Choreography
Choreography
Photo Shoot Direction
Photo Shoot Direction
Brand Work
Brand Work
Fitness Coaching
Live Performance Production
"At the heart of my work is a belief that individuality is our greatest shared experience. Through movement, art, and human connection, I create experiences that celebrate the beauty of who we are — distinct in our stories, yet united in our humanity."
Vision & Mission

Behind the Feed

Accounts.

Screen captures from social accounts I actively manage and grow — strategy, production, and posting, end to end.

Credits & Affiliations

Let's Work.

Available for creative direction, choreography, content production, performance, and coaching engagements.