Samara Cohen (AKA Princess Lockerooo) is a multifaceted producer, director, choreographer & educator, with a 18-year tenure in the dance and entertainment industries. Her talents also encompass mentor-ship, public speaking, and women's empowerment.

 

Princess Lockerooo is a fellow of the RSA, and a Bessie Nominee for sustained achievement. As an ambassador of the 70’s LGBTQ dance style Waacking, she has spread Waacking to over 26 countries across the globe, using it as a tool to encourage self-love and invoke confidence. Princess Lockerooo brought Waacking back into the spotlight with her unforgettable feature on season 8 of So You Think You Can Dance? A philanthropist and activist for LGBTQ rights, she has used her platform to raise money for LGBTQ  organizations (Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, The Center, GMHC.) 

 

Lockerooo has been showcased on many of the entertainment industry's leading television platforms (Harry Connick Jr., Wendy Williams, So You Think You Can Dance & America's Got Talent.