A born and raised Sudbury dancer, Jacob Sintic has spent the last 15 years training in various styles of dance, while competing and attending workshops all over the province. Receiving numerous special awards, top honors, and scholarships has given him the ability to work with well-known professionals in the field. Jacob loves all styles of […]
Jersey Renay McMahon
My name is Jersey Renay McMahon, and I am 19 years old, currently studying Kinesiology at Laurentian University. I have been passionate about dance for around 14 years and am dedicated to building a career in this field. As a dance teacher, I train competitive dancers in acrobatics, contemporary, lyrical, and tumbling. When I was […]
Melissa Spencer
Warehouse Operations Manager at Komatsu, Travel Advisor, and lifelong lover of world music, travel and dance. For over 40 years, dance has been my constant — from countless styles to the Latin rhythms that have truly captured my heart. Salsa, Afro-Cuban movement, Afro beats… there’s something magical in the way those rhythms pull you in, […]
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 more, […]
Sky Slywchuk
Sky Slywchuk is a dancer/choreographer born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario. He is stoked to be returning for the fourth time with DWESS Sudbury to help raise funds and give back to this worthwhile cause. He first started dancing in his Mom’s basement to Britney Spears; self-teaching music video choreography off of YouTube. He began […]
Vanessa Suazo
My name is Vanessa Suazo, and I’ve been dancing for 13 years. I began with folklore and Latin styles like Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata in my home country, Honduras, where I trained professionally and performed with prominent dance groups nationwide. Salsa is my favorite style, and I began competing professionally, representing Honduras at national and […]
Artistica Ballroom Dance Studio – Team Bio
At the heart of Artistica Ballroom Dance Studio lies an extraordinary team of dedicated instructors, each with a profound connection to the art of dance. They are passionate artists and professionals with years of experience catering to individuals ranging from beginners taking their first dance steps to high-level competitors. Despite their diverse dance backgrounds and […]
Ashley and Adam
Ashley is a natural born dancer who fell in love with dance at a very young age. She experiences continued success in the dance industry and enjoys sharing her passion of dancing with her students. Training with many acclaimed dance coaches has helped Ashley to create an encouraging and fun environment that keeps students on […]










