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 […]
Sydney Downie
Originally from Beaumont, Alberta, Sydney both trained and taught at Beaumont Society School of Dance in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acro, and musical theatre. She continued her professional training at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, the Joffrey Ballet School, and the Alberta Ballet School. At 19, she moved to Vancouver to pursue her […]
Dalyce McManus
Hi, my name is Dalyce McManus! I’m currently studying Neuroscience at the University of Windsor with plans to pursue medical school in the future. Dance has been a huge part of my life. I started when I was three years old and have been training at Dance Barre competitively since I was eight. Continuing that […]
