Phil Roy discovered his passion for dance at the age of 19, when he began training at San Tropez Dance School in Montreal. What started as a casual interest quickly turned into a lifelong pursuit of rhythm, movement, and connection. After moving to Halifax, Phil joined the Halifax Salseros, where he immersed himself in the […]
Eva
Eva is a choreographer and dancer with a Diploma in Dance Performance from Centennial College, where she also choreographed and performed as a member of the college’s dance team. With over five years of teaching and choreography experience specializing in Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Contemporary, she is passionate about helping dancers discover their love for […]
Jorge
Jorge is a passionate salsa and bachata instructor with over 7 years of experience teaching and choreographing dynamic routines for couples, solo dancers, and weddings. Known for his high-energy classes and vibrant teaching style, Jorge creates an atmosphere where students feel confident, inspired, and ready to move. His approach blends strong technique with fun, ensuring […]
Carlos Escalante
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 Jones is a professional dancer based in Ontario with a diverse background in commercial, contemporary, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, and performance. A graduate of Centennial College’s Dance Performance program, Rachel has built an extensive career performing across Canada and internationally. Her credits include the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony, Asian World Cup Soccer Opening […]
