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
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 […]
Anthony Luongo
Broadcaster by day, dancer by night! Anthony Luongo is a native of Niagara Falls and maintains a busy lifestyle. He holds an Advanced Diploma from the broadcasting program at Niagara College, a diploma in Business Administration from McMaster & a Bachelor of Education degree from Brock University. Since 2008, he has been employed as a […]
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 […]
Garth Cressman
Garth Cressman is the CEO of WalterFedy, a well-known multi-disciplinary engineering and architectural design firm with offices across Canada. Born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo, Garth is deeply committed to his values and has dedicated his career to the design and construction industries. His professional journey has taken him around the world, making him an expert […]
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 […]
Walter Beal
My Name is Walter Beal, I was born and raised in Brantford, Ontario. I graduated a robotic technician course from motorman Canada (Mississauga) in 1998. In 2018 my work slowed, and the company transferred employees on afternoons to day shift and my dance career started. In 2018 I started attending a line dance class. In […]
