Rachel is an aspiring, creative, versatile and passionate artist who is driven and pushes boundaries to seek artistic excellence. She continuously strives for a new challenge in every opportunity as a performer, choreographer and teacher. Rachel is determined, dedicated and committed to all styles of dance and is trained in Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, […]
Sawyer Dowhayko
Growing up in Amherstburg, Sawyer started dancing at the young age of 6 and quickly fell in love with the craft. Through her school-aged years, Sawyer trained competitively with Nancy Pattinson‘s and eventually Dance Barre— where her passion for dance was truly ignited by former professional dancers and owners, Blake and Lindsay Angier. Upon graduating […]
Merrae Sanford
Dance has always been at the center of who I am. From the time I was 8 years old, I trained with the Elite Company at Dance Barre until I was 18, where I was fortunate to win many scholarships and awards along the way. Those years taught me not only discipline and artistry, but […]
Gabriella Barile
Hi, my name is Gabby Barile. I am attending the University of Windsor to be a high school science teacher. I grew up in the dance barres elite company, where I danced every style for over 15 years. My favourite style of dance is hip hop and jazz. To me, dance means the world and […]
Sydney Downey
Originally from Beaumont, Alberta, Sydney both trained and taught at Beaumont Society School of Dance in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, and musical theatre. She continued her professional training at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, the Joffrey Ballet School, and the Alberta Ballet School. At 19, she moved to Vancouver to pursue her […]
Dalyce McManus
Hi, my name is Dalyce McManus! I’m currently studying Neuroscience at the University of Windsor with plans to pursue medical school in the future. Dance has been a huge part of my life. I started when I was three years old and have been training at Dance Barre competitively since I was eight. Continuing that […]
Amir Esufali
Born in Toronto, Amir’s journey into the world of dance didn’t begin until he was 22, when an adventure to Guatemala introduced him to both the Spanish language and the art of salsa. With no prior dance experience, he trained intensively for three months, igniting a passion that would shape his life. After moving to […]
Denise Aversa
Born in Trinidad & Tobago with parentage in Venezuela, the Caribbean and Latin cultures were major influences in Denise’s upbringing, allowing her to fuse both cultural styles into her dance career. Formally trained in Latin Ballroom, Denise pursued her dreams of becoming a professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor, and has been involved in the Latin […]
Robert Nowak
Robert started dancing at just eight years old and eventually made his way to national-level competitions. Over the years, he’s shared his love of dance as a teacher, inspiring students for more than a decade. While his career today is in mechanical engineering, dance has always been a part of his life, and he continues […]
Kendra Wintels
Kendra is the passionate owner and creative force behind Kinetic Elements Dance Inc. in the heart of Downtown Grimsby. With comprehensive certifications from the Performing Arts Educators of Canada (PAEC) in Modern and Urban dance, she brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to her role. Her commitment to continuous growth is reflected in her […]