Bani began her Latin dance journey with Underdog in 2023 and has not been able to get enough of it. Any time she has outside of her software engineer job is spent on taking dance classes, going to salsa socials or been training with Emily Peat and representing Underdog at Latin dance competitions across Canada […]
Judge Casey MacKay
Hi! My name is Casey MacKay and I have a disability called Cerebral Palsy. I’m so honoured to be one of the judges for this year’s Halton Dancing with Easter Seals Stars. Easter Seals Ontario has always been a big part of my life, and without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. In […]
Emcee, Angie Hill
, Our Emcee Is Angie Hill. I have been in local media in Kitchener Waterloo for many many years and have built a great following by 1) being a great listener to MY listeners 2) caring about my community 3) getting involved in important charities like the Grand River Hospital Foundation, Extend A Family, Humane Society, Easter […]
Louise Gardiner
Louise Gardiner is currently a Traveltrend Navigator at Wired for Travel, where she curates journeys, groups & getaways for couple, singles and families. Louise was recently the Vice President of The Agency Solution by The Travel Agent Next Door where she oversaw the strategic development and sales of their new storefront agency services network across […]
Lilly Compeau
Lilly began dance at ADA Dance Co. in Orangeville when she was 4. She began dancing competitively when she was 9, starting with tap, then jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hiphop. In university she danced and choreographed with Only Human Dance Collective, where she was able to expand into contemporary. After a break from dance, she […]
Allan Cayenne
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest President, Allan Cayenne, is a proud lifelong Kitchener-Waterloo resident and Wilfrid Laurier University alum. He dedicates his passion for the community through extensive volunteer work with a number of organizations. Allan has a background in hospitality, marketing and events from his past experience as the co-owner of an events and marketing company. Allan […]
Haron Yusuf
My name is Haron and my journey into the world of Latin dance began one summer day in uptown Waterloo. Watching people move to the captivating beats of Latin music at an Underdog event, I decided to join a free lesson and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve poured countless hours into perfecting my skills, […]
David Chung
David is an entrepreneur by day and a dancer by night. When he’s not running his creative agency, Creo Visions, you can bet he’s working on his dancing skills! Growing up he played a high level of soccer and hockey, but it wasn’t until he hung up his cleats and skates that he found Latin […]
Emily Peat
Emily Peat is the director of Underdog Dance Corp., Waterloo’s highest-rated dance studio for beginner adult dancers. Specializing in bachata, Emily is known for her control and creativity in isolations and body movement. Her teaching style emphasizes technique and systematic breakdowns, helping students build confidence and precision on the dance floor.
Hugo Bascur
My name is Hugo Aka Hugo boss in the street dance scene. I have been dancing since the age of 14, and have taken up street dance styles such as breaking, hiphop, and popping. I have also dabbled in styles such as krump, house, bachata, and salsa! For the last 5-10 years I have gone […]
