Besides helping with behind-the-scenes tasks at Underdog Dance Corp. as a Studio Manager, Raquel is a salsa-loving powerhouse. Growing up dancing with her family in Colombia, she later began taking classes at the studio to continue developing her technique and understanding of salsa and bachata—and hasn’t stopped since. Her favourite part about dancing? How it […]
River
River’s dance journey began at the age of 5, where she developed a strong foundation in movement across multiple styles, from ballet to hip-hop. At the age of 12, her focus turned towards figure skating and cheerleading, but her passion for dance always remained. It wasn’t until 2020 that River started using her free time […]
Phil
Phil Roy discovered his passion for dance at the age of 19, when he began training at San Tropez Dance School in Montreal. What started as a casual interest quickly turned into a lifelong pursuit of rhythm, movement, and connection. After moving to Halifax, Phil joined the Halifax Salseros, where he immersed himself in the […]
Eva
Eva is a choreographer and dancer with a Diploma in Dance Performance from Centennial College, where she also choreographed and performed as a member of the college’s dance team. With over five years of teaching and choreography experience specializing in Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Contemporary, she is passionate about helping dancers discover their love for […]
Jorge
Jorge is a passionate salsa and bachata instructor with over 7 years of experience teaching and choreographing dynamic routines for couples, solo dancers, and weddings. Known for his high-energy classes and vibrant teaching style, Jorge creates an atmosphere where students feel confident, inspired, and ready to move. His approach blends strong technique with fun, ensuring […]
Carlos Escalante
Carlos Escalante is a passionate dancer with over 25 years of experience in the world of Latin dance. Growing up in the Latin American community, his earliest memories of events and holidays included full dance floors featuring Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia dancing. Primarily self-taught in Latin social/club style dancing, Carlos went on to teach […]
Mica Sadler
Mica Sadler is a real estate entrepreneur, community builder, and proud supporter of local initiatives across the Waterloo Region. As the co-founder of Sadler Real Estate Group, Mica leads a high performing team known for creative marketing, innovative technology, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences. Since launching the business in 2019 alongside […]
Daren James
Daren James is a community leader and quality assurance professional with a Master’s in Technology Management, driven by a passion for growth, leadership, and making a lasting impact in the Waterloo Region. Originally from Saint Lucia, known as the “Helen of the West Indies,” he brings resilience, culture, and a deep sense of community into […]
Louise Sabino
Louise Sabino has spent the last 24 years helping people make the right moves in real estate—so naturally, she figured it was time to try making the right moves on the dance floor! As a successful broker and leader of the Louise Sabino Team, she’s built her reputation on relationships, community, and her motto, “Your […]
Mary Mae Romero
Mary Mae Romero began her dancing journey at the age of 11, training in the Philippines with the prestigious Dancesport Team. Through her teens, she successfully competed in several World Dance Sport Federation events, winning numerous titles in both the Latin and Standard Ballroom styles. Upon completing her university studies at the Cebu Institute of […]
