I am so excited to join you this year’s Dancing With Easter Seals Stars. My name is Vincent Coccurello, and I have been dancing for over 20 years. My dance experience has led me to many opportunities in my career. These include competing in various dance styles in Canada and the United States, choreographing musicals, […]
Marissa Lauren
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Marissa Lauren is a Canadian dancer, choreographer, and confidence cultivator with a passion for movement that goes far beyond the stage. With years of training and experience, she has performed, taught, and choreographed across Ontario, from Hamilton and Niagara to Mississauga and Toronto. At just 23, Marissa took a […]
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 […]
Gio Salgado
Gio is a professional salsa and bachata dancer and instructor originally from Mexico, now based in Canada. Known for his smooth style and infectious energy, he has performed and taught in multiple international events, always bringing his love for Latin dance to the stage and to his students.
Tammy Lacas
Tammy is an accomplished Dancer and Choreographer who grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario. She obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts, specializing in Dance, from York University in 2005. Tammy owned and operated Happy Feet Dance on Queen Street in Niagara Falls for 15 years. Currently, she is dabbling in many projects, including her own […]
Melina Michael
Melina Michael is a multi-dimensional Dance instructor/Performer/Judge/Event organizer specializing in Latin/Ballroom/Belly dance. As a member of Canadian Dancesport Federation, She has performed and has had many successes with national ballroom academy. One of her achievements was dance a Waltz at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro – a world record climb (5895m) and dance. Melina was […]
Bani Singh
Bani began her Latin dance journey with Underdog in 2023 and has not been able to get enough of it. Any time she has outside of her software engineer job is spent on taking dance classes, going to salsa socials or been training with Emily Peat and representing Underdog at Latin dance competitions across Canada […]
Allan Cayenne
Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest President, Allan Cayenne, is a proud lifelong Kitchener-Waterloo resident and Wilfrid Laurier University alum. He dedicates his passion for the community through extensive volunteer work with a number of organizations. Allan has a background in hospitality, marketing and events from his past experience as the co-owner of an events and marketing company. Allan […]
Haron Yusuf
My name is Haron and my journey into the world of Latin dance began one summer day in uptown Waterloo. Watching people move to the captivating beats of Latin music at an Underdog event, I decided to join a free lesson and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve poured countless hours into perfecting my skills, […]
David Chung
David is an entrepreneur by day and a dancer by night. When he’s not running his creative agency, Creo Visions, you can bet he’s working on his dancing skills! Growing up he played a high level of soccer and hockey, but it wasn’t until he hung up his cleats and skates that he found Latin […]
