Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Marissa Lauren is a Canadian based dancer and choreographer. With her extensive years of training, Marissa has performed, instructed, and choreographed throughout Ontario, Canada including Hamilton, Niagara, Mississauga, and Toronto/North York. As a professional dance instructor and choreographer, Marissa has been training since the age of three in various […]
Cornell Mannings
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 […]
Bethany Quick
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, […]
Jesse Valvasori
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 […]
Nikita Korsakov
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 […]
Anna Opszanski
As the Managing Director of Fred Astaire Hamilton, Anna’s philosophy of dance expands beyond technique alone, but rather encourages an environment amongst both staff and students that provides an experience of fun, and camaraderie, culminating in a feeling of joy and self-expression for every individual. Her discipline working towards these values has resulted in her […]
Joe Dukes
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 […]
Heather Parker
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 […]
