Samantha began her training at the age of three and throughout her years trained in the styles of: ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, tap and musical theatre. Sam had the pleasure of performing in many productions with her childhood studio and has had much success as a  performer. Some of these successes include;  dancing lead roles, receiving  awards and scholarships and being chosen to compete at the Performing Arts BC Provincials on both the ballet and stage side.

Throughout the years, Sam has found ways to further her dance training such as her time spent at The National Ballet School of Canada in their Pre-Professional Training Program and at numerous other summer dance intensives. These include:The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, American Ballet Theatre and Ballet Austin. Sam has always been passionate about being a versatile and professional dancer. In her late teens Sam set to New York City twice to train in Joffrey Ballet School’s jazz and contemporary summer intensive.

In 2013 Sam obtained her Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies as well as her A.R.A.D. teaching status from The Royal Academy of Dance. In 2017 Sam completed her teacher training through Acrobatic Arts and is now a certified Module 1 acrobatics teacher. Sam also holds a Bachelor of Management degree from Vancouver Island University.

Now,  Sam has the pleasure of teaching her own students and choreographing in numerous genres for her training company, Prism Dance Connections located in Nanaimo. Through this, she has been able to find continued passion in many different avenues of dance as a weekly instructor and grow her skill set behind the scenes as a director. Watching her students love of dance and success has always been a pleasure and motivator for Sam as an instructor. Some noted student successes include: acceptance into several pre- professional and post graduate training schools, choreography featured in gala showcases and her choreography being chosen to compete at the provincial level.