Meet our Team

Sam Presley 

Artistic Director & Instructor - Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, Heels, Company

Sam is a dance artist and educator, originally from the Lower Mainland who relocated to her now-home of Quesnel, BC, in 2021. Beginning her dance journey at the age of three, Sam trained extensively in the Royal Academy of Dance ballet syllabus before transitioning into commercial and competitive dance. She continued her training under the directions of Sarah VanOs, Nicole Leonnard-Ghini, and Davi Rodrigues, developing a strong foundation across a wide range of styles before graduating from high school.

In 2017, Sam earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance from Simon Fraser University, where she trained in modern, contemporary, and ballet techniques while also studying interdisciplinary creation and performance practices. During her studies, she completed a production internship with one of Canada's leading dance companies, Ballet BC. She was also fortunate to receive scholarships that supported her participation in dance intensives led by Helen Walkley, EDAM Dance, Modus Operandi, and The Training Society of Vancouver. In 2025, with support from the BC Arts Council, Sam attended ImPulsTanz International Dance Festival in Vienna, Austria, where she had the opportunity to study, in depth, techniques by acclaimed choreographers William Forsythe and RubberLegz.

Her professional career has included performing works across Canada and Australia for independent artists and collectives in choreographic series and festivals including 12 Minutes Max, Boombox, the Fringe Festival (Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Calgary), BLOOM, Dancing On The Edge, LAUNCH, BIMBY Body-Un-Knowledge Conference, SFU's Faculty of Communication Art and Technology Conference, and Shambhala Music Festival. She is currently entering her fifth season as a company dancer with Method Dance in Prince George, where she has performed works by sought-after Canadian choreographers including Cai Glover, Shelby Richardson and Anya Saugstad.

With over 10 years of experience as a dance educator, Sam has taught at some of Vancouver's most prominant studios including Shift Dance Academy, Boogaloo Academy, and Pulse Dance Centre. Her choreography has earned dozens of awards at competitions across the province and is often recognized for its creativity, storytelling, and artistic vision. She has also pursued further education through the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science as well as the Canucks Autism Network and is certified through The HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development. As an educator, Sam believes strongly in the importance of emphasizing process over product and seeks to unlock the artistic potential in all of her students by incorporating improvisation and creative movement exercises into all of her classes.

Through her roles as a French Immersion Teacher as well as Workshop Coordinator for a non-profit dance organization in Prince George, Sam recognized the need for accessible, high-quality performing arts opportunities here in Northern BC. Drawing on her professional experiences, network of connections, and community feedback, she is committed to strengthening the region's performing arts landscape and creating meaningful opportunities for local dancers. And so, WeMove was born!

Brianna Godsoe

Instructor - Hip Hop, Acro, Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, Company

Brianna began dancing at the age of 9. Beginning her training in hip-hop, she expanded into many styles including: Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Contemporary, Modern, Acrobatics and Musical Theatre. She began competing at the age of 10, participating at numerous dance competitions and festivals across BC. As a competitive dancer, Brianna achieved awards as a soloist and group dancer including overall high score solo placements, junior choreography overalls, JUMP dance convention VIP dancer, as well as Shine dance festival top 10 dancer and honourable mentions at the BC dance provincials. Brianna has attended multiple dance conventions during her time as a dancer where she has participated in masterclasses from Stacey Tookey, Travis Wall, Michael Keefe, Lex Ishimoto and Mark Meismer. Attending these conventions allowed Brianna to experience new teaching styles, which surged her motivation and inspiration as a dancer and young choreographer. In 2017 Brianna competed at the IDO World Showdance Championships representing Canada in Riesa, Germany. This competition allowed her to meet dancers from across the world and experience various dance and training styles from different countries.

Brianna began her teaching career at the age of 19, where she has taught both competitive and recreational dancers in Quesnel and Prince George, BC. Her students have received placements and overall awards at local dance competitions and have participated as competitors at the BC dance provincials. In 2026, Brianna created, produced, and choreographed an original commercial production in Prince George in collaboration with Northern Institute of Dance. Brianna is attaining her Acrobatic Arts certification and is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist with ISSA personal training, holding a Strength and Conditioning certificate, which she integrates into her teaching to help students train safely and effectively.

As a dance teacher, Brianna believes it is important to create a nurturing and comfortable environment for her students to learn and grow in. She wants every dancer to feel confident and motivated in her classes, as they learn new movements and choreography. Brianna wants to see every student succeed and be proud of their accomplishments as artists.

LAuren FISHER

Instructor - Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz

Lauren Fisher grew up on the territory of the Lheidli T'enneh (Prince George, BC). Lauren was deeply immersed in the local arts community from a young age, beginning her competitive dance journey at six years old and teaching at her local studio in her teenage years. After graduating high school, Lauren moved to Montréal to pursue her passion for dance at the École de danse contemporaine de Montréal. There, she had the privilege of studying under influential teachers and choreographers such as Isabelle Poirier, Linda Rabin, Marc Bovin, Hélène Simard, Jamie Wright, James Viveros, Darryl Tracy, Pierre-Marc Ouellette, Andrea Peña, Andrew Turner, and many others.

Following her graduation, Lauren spent an additional two years in Montréal where she collaborated with artists Maeva Cochin and Nikita Peruzzini, and taught movement & music classes for young children. In 2023, she returned to Prince George, where she has since been actively involved with Method Dance Society. In previous years, Lauren has had the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with an amazing group of artists including Gwynne Bilski, Erika Mitsuhashi, Tegvaran Sooch, Punit Singh, Anya Saugstad, Giselle Liu, and Shelby Richardson.

McKenna bebee

Instructor - Musical Theatre

Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, McKenna has been dancing since the age of four. She began her training at a classical ballet studio, where she danced to live piano accompaniment, developing a strong technical foundation and appreciation for musicality and artistry.

At age 10, she transitioned into more intensive ballet training under the direction of Maki Kabayama, former company dancer with The National Ballet of Canada. During this time, she continued to expand her dance education, training and competing in jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theatre until age seventeen.

While she enjoyed exploring a variety of dance styles, musical theatre quickly became her passion and strongest discipline. She excelled in the genre throughout her competitive years, performing numerous solo and duet pieces and developing a love for storytelling through movement that continues today.

In 2023, McKenna relocated to Quesnel, BC, where she is excited to continue sharing her passion for dance with the local community. She has previously taught musical theatre and is thrilled to continue teaching at We Move Dance Co.

Outside of the studio, McKenna works as a psychotherapist, bringing a unique perspective to her classes. She loves helping dancers connect with the emotions behind their performances, using acting, storytelling, and character development to bring choreography to life. By encouraging students to explore authentic expression, she helps them build confidence both on stage and beyond.

McKenna is passionate about creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment where dancers can grow as artists, performers, and individuals, and she looks forward to inspiring the next generation of performers.

Ivonne Rivera

Instructor - Salsa

Hi! My name is Ivonne, and I am originally from South America. I have extensive experience in Latin dance, having both danced and taught in different countries while sharing the richness of Latin culture and rhythms.

My background includes a variety of dance styles such as Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Tango—some of the vibrant expressions of our cultural heritage. I am passionate about bringing these rhythms to the community and creating opportunities for people to learn, connect, and explore different cultures through movement.

For me, dance is more than just movement—it’s a passion that I love to share. I am dedicated to helping dancers grow, enjoy new learning experiences, stay active, and most importantly, feel joy through dance.

Sergei Karagodine

Instructor - Breaking

Bio coming soon!

guest artists

WeMove is committed to bringing a diverse range of industry professionals to our studio throughout the season so that our students, and faculty, can be inspired by a variety of artistic voices. Through workshops, choreography, masterclasses, and mentorship opportunities, we strive to provide an environment where dancers are continually challenged and motivated. This seasons guests include:

Justine Fraser

Caitlin McCormick

Abigael McCormick

Katie LeBlanc

Laura Buchanan