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 (Waterloo Pro)
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 […]
Lauren Keating (Waterloo Pro)
Lauren started her Heels and Chair Dancing journey at Wilfrid Laurier University. As she took more Heels classes, she became increasingly passionate about the positive impact the genre can have on self-love and embracing all sides of yourself. She’s recently explored how Chair Dancing can also be used as a low-impact style, accessible to those […]
Natalie Caseros (Waterloo Pro)
Natalie’s dance journey began with attending local salsa socials and lessons such as the UW Mambo Club. Natalie is both a Kinesiology & Physical Education student, and Latin dance teaching assistant at the Underdog. As a health and fitness enthusiast, she is passionate about providing physical activity through dance. Introducing Latin dance to beginners is […]
Clint ‘Bubba’ O’Neil
Clint “Bubba” O’Neil is a seasoned sports anchor and host at CHCH Television. With a strong background in sports broadcasting, he’s built a reputation for his work on the Evening News and Sportsline. Bubba grew up in Oakville and attended secondary school in Burlington. He graduated from Mohawk College and began his career covering university, […]
Sabrina Limoncelli
Sabrina has been dedicated to physical wellness and activity for most of her life. Enrolled in her first dance class at the young age of 3 it wasn’t long before she fell in love with the art. Over the years she pursued her passion by furthering her dance education through lessons as well as workshops […]
Anna Opszanski
As the Managing Director of Fred Astaire Hamilton, Anna’s philosophy of dance expands beyond technique alone, but rather encourages an environment amongst both staff and students that provides an experience of fun, and camaraderie, culminating in a feeling of joy and self-expression for every individual. Her discipline working towards these values has resulted in her […]
Sophia Pavlou
Sophia Pavlou, born and raised in Burlington, is a Tax Manager at Taylor Leibow LLP. When she isn’t working on the bottom line, she’s helping people keep theirs in shape as a group fitness cycling instructor and yoga teacher. Whether she’s spinning or twisted up in a yoga position, this girl can move! Sophia is […]
Julia Bogdan
Julia is a passionate and dedicated dance professional with a lifelong love for movement and performance. As an instructor at Fred Astaire Dance Studio for over a year, she has helped students of all levels find confidence, grace, and joy through dance. She thrives on stage and in the studio, bringing energy and creativity to […]
