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 […]
Russel Fernandes
Russel Fernandes is the Analytical Chemistry Lab Supervisor for Vale’s Central Lab who too enjoys dabbling on the side in Real Estate Investing. Apart from work, he’s committed to the service of others. He believes that we, humans, are wired for generosity, and that through service can we be truly happy/happier. For that reason and […]
Anne Salter
Anne Salter – Executive Director; Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation For the last 33 years, it has been my privilege to be the Executive Director for the Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation. This amazing charity runs three programs for marginalized youth. In addition to working for a children’s charity, I grew up in a family were contributing […]
Francesca Vairo
Francesca Vairo is a focused, driven, and passionate dance professional with 18 years of dance training in all genres. She is born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario, and has proven the ability to motivate and mentor dancers to reach their highest potential. Experience performing in front of large audiences, teaching the artform of dance to […]
Gabriel Onadja
My name is Gabriel, people call me Coach Gaby. I am an independent business owner, at My Own Pace Fitness, a group fitness trainer, and a personal trainer that teaches fitness boxing, fitness kickboxing, spin class, boot camps, TRX, and more! I work in multiple gym centers, and I’m naturally inclined to be a life […]
John Reynolds
Dancing all his life, John is happiest on the dance floor. He started ballroom 25 years ago. It only lasted a year, but he maintained his waltz and cha cha at the myriad of dances he attended since. A life change brought him back to the ballroom dance floor this year. He found that even […]
Pierre-André Muila Kayembe
My name is Pierre-André Muila Kayembe, and I am passionate about Afro dance. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, I was born in Montreal, Canada. I have spent the last six years in Sudbury, where I continued to develop my love for Afro dance. As a teacher, I have had the privilege of sharing […]
Tyson David Kirk
At the age of 17, Tyson David Kirk is already an accomplished and dedicated performer. With a natural affinity for the spotlight, he started dancing at the age of 10. He has trained in an array of disciplines that include musical theatre, hip-hop, tap, jazz, contemporary, ballet and lyrical dance. His talent and passion has […]
Anh Nguyen
Anh Nguyen is a classical-contemporary choreographer and composer. He’s currently the artistic director for HNM Dance Centre. Nguyen makes regular appearances with other progressive dance companies, orchestras, galleries, festivals, and universities; including American Ballet Theatre, Dancetheatre David Earle (France, Canada), Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Danny Grossman Dance Company, Dance Nonce, Peter Sparling Dance Company, Kalamazoo Symphony […]
Erica Dale
Erica grew up in a small village just outside of Ottawa, ON. She began dancing at the age of 4, training as a competitive dancer at the age of 6 and then began singing at the age of 8. She trained in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, musical theatre and modern. Erica is also an adapt […]
