Professional Dancer

Nikita’s introduction to ballroom dancing came at the tender age of six.  He began competing shortly after and continued to do so throughout his teen years, with much success, including a second place medal at the Can-Am Dancesport Championships. Now competing in the professional ranks, Nikita is known amongst his students as an encouraging and […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 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 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 […]

Lila has always been in love with the arts. Lila was introduced to the world of dance at the age of four, growing up alongside three older sisters and her mother who shared a passion for it. Their love for dance impacted and shaped Lila’s journey, fostering a deep connection to the art from an […]