As a proud mom of two incredible young adults, I live life with enthusiasm, purpose, and a heart for community. With 38 years of community service under my belt, giving back is not just important, it’s essential. My career history has taken me on some amazing journeys, allowing me to travel extensively and experience opportunities […]
Sean O’Meara
Sean O’Meara is no stranger to leadership—whether it’s serving as Oakville’s Ward 1 Councillor or championing local initiatives, he’s always ready to step up. Now, he’s taking that same determination to the dance floor. While his political career has been marked by careful planning and strategy, his dance moves might be more of a freestyle […]
Heather Parker
After completing an Honours degree in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario, Heather began her career as a professional dance instructor with the London Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Heather has spent the past 20 years of her professional career with the franchise and is now a specialist at Fred Astaire Oakville. Her passion and […]
Joe Dukes
For over 20 years Joe has shared his passion for dance through teaching, performing, and competing. Today he is both the Owner and Dance Director of Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Oakville. On the competitive dance floor Joe has achieved the distinction of three times Undefeated Professional Rhythm Champion in both the Closed and Open divisions […]
Bethany Quick
Bethany Quick started dancing at age 4 and has trained in multiple dance forms since. She now lives in the beautiful world of Latin and Ballroom. She holds multiple Ontario Champion titles, and is the 2023 Canadian champion in International Latin. Bethany finds joy in teaching wedding couples, offering group and private classes. For inquiries, […]
Cornell Manning
Since 2000, Cornell Manning has devoted himself to educating students of all ages in the art of Latin dance. With over 10,000 hours of instructional experience, he has been a prominent figure in representing Canada at the Miami and Puerto Rico Salsa Congresses, as well as the Montreal Salsa Convention. His exceptional teaching has contributed to his […]
Roberto Quaresma
Roberto Quaresma is a dynamic dancer with over 25 years of experience in the world of Latin dance. At an early age, he diligently pursued his talent and quickly developed it to a professional level. His experience entails distinctive milestones such as winning the World Latin Dance Cup Amateur Salsa division in 2014 and 2015 […]
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 private parties. He is very […]
Joanna Oliver
After a 20 year career as public health Epidemiologist, I turned my passion to supporting and advocating for public education. I was first elected to the Halton District School Board in 2014 and am currently the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. In my second term, I served as Vice Chair on HDSB’s Special […]
Joseph Apps
Joseph Apps is a visionary entrepreneur and technology leader passionate about empowering businesses through innovative IT/AI and cybersecurity solutions. As the founder of Joe Apps Technology Support, he has spent over eight years building a trusted managed services provider that specializes in helping small businesses thrive in an increasingly digital and complex landscape. Joseph’s entrepreneurial […]
