Carlos Escalante is a passionate dancer with over 25 years of experience in the world of Latin dance. Growing up in the Latin American community, his earliest memories of events and holidays included full dance floors featuring Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cumbia dancing. Primarily self-taught in Latin social/club style dancing, Carlos went on to teach […]
Mary Mae Romero
Mary Mae Romero began her dancing journey at the age of 11, training in the Philippines with the prestigious Dancesport Team. Through her teens, she successfully competed in several World Dance Sport Federation events, winning numerous titles in both the Latin and Standard Ballroom styles. Upon completing her university studies at the Cebu Institute of […]
Rene Gagne
Rene’s dance journey started quietly at 19 at the Canadian Showcase, training in jazz, hip hop, and partner work. As he moved through Sudbury’s salsa and bachata scene, and later into the flowing world of Zouk in Toronto, the dance became less about steps and more about listening. Listening to rhythm, to energy, to connection. […]
Gaby Onadja
My name is Coach Gab, and I’m a personal trainer at Healthy Living Elite Training Facility and a pro dancer here in Sudbury. Whether I’m coaching in the gym or performing on the dance floor, my mission is the same — to inspire movement, build confidence, and help people discover their strength. Being part of […]
John Reynolds
Dancing since he could walk, John explored countless freestyle styles in pursuit of mastery. In 2023, his greatest passion took a thrilling turn when he dove headfirst into social dancing during the late winter months. Delivering standout performances at DWESS 2024 and a couple of Northern Latin Congresses was filled with immense fun and frivolity. […]
Alexis Teixeira
Hello! My name is Alexis Teixeira, I’m 19 years old, and I am a competitive varsity dancer, as well as a dance teacher. I dance for Northern Dance Pak, and I teach at Spotlight Dance Company, where I grew up dancing competitively. Dance has always been my passion; it allows me to tell stories and […]
Rachel Jones
Rachel is an aspiring, creative, versatile and passionate artist who is driven and pushes boundaries to seek artistic excellence. She continuously strives for a new challenge in every opportunity as a performer, choreographer and teacher. Rachel is determined, dedicated and committed to all styles of dance and is trained in Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, […]
Sawyer Dowhayko
Growing up in Amherstburg, Sawyer started dancing at the young age of 6 and quickly fell in love with the craft. Through her school-aged years, Sawyer trained competitively with Nancy Pattinson‘s and eventually Dance Barre— where her passion for dance was truly ignited by former professional dancers and owners, Blake and Lindsay Angier. Upon graduating […]
Merrae Sanford
Dance has always been at the center of who I am. From the time I was 8 years old, I trained with the Elite Company at Dance Barre until I was 18, where I was fortunate to win many scholarships and awards along the way. Those years taught me not only discipline and artistry, but […]
Gabriella Barile
Hi, my name is Gabby Barile. I am attending the University of Windsor to be a high school science teacher. I grew up in the dance barres elite company, where I danced every style for over 15 years. My favourite style of dance is hip hop and jazz. To me, dance means the world and […]
