Since Matthew’s first dance class at 14 months old, his heart has been set on dancing which can be seen on and off the stage. Due to Matthew’s enjoyment of dance, he has never ceased and has led to his training in ballet, lyrical, contemporary, tap, musical theatre, jazz, fosse, flamenco, cha cha, swing and […]
Amy Wysocki
Amy Wysocki (she/her) is a passionate dance artist, with over 30 years of training, performing, teaching & choreographing. She recently began Move With Aw, a virtual fitness platform where you can move with Amy from anywhere! Follow her creative journey on social media (IG) @amywysockimovement. A graduate of the International Student Visa Program at Broadway […]
Olivia Ciaglia
Born and raised in Hamilton, Olivia developed a passion for dancing at a young age in front of her bedroom mirror! Teaching herself on the side while competing at the provincial level in basketball and pursuing her training further when she hung up her basketball shoes and traded them for dancing shoes. Since then, she […]
Heather Jelly
Heather Jelly grew up with the love of dance in her heart and began pursuing her dream as a performer in her teenage years. She trained in Hamilton with award winning choreographers and performed in shows across the GTA in her younger years. Heather believes in continued training and remaining current in the ever growing […]
Josh Taylor
Josh Taylor is a dancer, choreographer, storyteller, artist director, and an artist-educator/mentor. In his artistic practice, Josh pulls his influences predominately from his Hip-Hop and Street Dance roots and training, but also uses elements of Contemporary and Latin dances. Often incorporating themes exploring Hip-Hop culture, Pop culture, sociopolitical and social justice issues, he aims to […]
Jesse Valvasori
Jesse Valvasori is a lifelong Hamilton resident, and full time competitor and dance instructor. Starting dancing when he was just 12 years old, Jesse competed professionally for many years, winning countless titles including the national Canadian Latin Champion. Jesse now owns The Ballroom Hamilton in Westdale, Hamilton where he offers individual & group lessons and […]
Lohifa Pogoson Acker
Lohifa Pogoson Acker is a Community Builder, Entrepreneur, Hair Artist and Business owner at LoDidThat – Hamilton’s one-of-a-kind Hair Studio offering unique styling experiences to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area communities. A dynamic individual with a passion for community development, Lohifa believes that each person has beauty and brilliance that should be celebrated daily. […]
Michael Brennan
Michael Brennan is the Executive Director for Pozitive Pathways Community Services. With 30 years of commitment to community service in education, health, social services, advocacy, and activism for some of the most marginalized members of our community, Michael continues to be passionate about his work to ensure all people in our region have barrier-free accessibility […]
Rianna Valvasori
Born and raised in Hamilton, Rianna Valvasori is a 23 year-old social media marketing entrepreneur and co-founder of Just Liv Social Inc. Being interested in public relations, consumerism, and advertising from an early age, Rianna has always loved bringing ideas to life in her own creative way. She grew up as a competitive gymnast and […]
Jolene Costello
With every success story comes a process and mine started at the age of 18. Hi there! I am Jolene a 37-year-old girl mom of 1 amazing little girl who paves my road of being the best role model I can be. Born and raised in Niagara Falls, my love language is good food, delicious […]
