Ashley Burton Rantala is a master dance educator, cultural leader, and mother of two, with over 30 years of experience shaping artists through the discipline and artistry of movement. She has built a distinguished international career as a choreographer, adjudicator, lecturer, and arts juror, working across North America and Europe. Her dance practice is rooted […]
Pat Drolet – Emcee
4th time’s a charm! Hello everyone, I’m Coach Pat from Nickel City Ninjas. Three years ago, I competed as a STAR and placed 2nd with my dance Pro Zoi Monroy. Two years ago, I wanted to stay involved with this event and was thrilled when MJ asked me to participate as a judge. Last year, […]
Taylor Austin
Taylor Austin is a born-and-raised Sudbury dancer whose passion for the art form began at a young age. The Ida Sauvé Dance Studio—now Dance Evolution—became her second home at just four years old. By eight, she was dancing competitively, and by eleven, she was assisting in classes, sparking her love for teaching. Throughout her competitive […]
Marc Despatie
Marc Despatie has a long track record in public affairs, having worked for over 15 years in various roles in the Ontario Public Service, including three years in the office of the Minister of Community and Social Services and the Deputy Minister of Francophone Affairs, as well as a year as representative of the Commissioner […]
G-Rant
G-Rant is co-host of Sudbury’s top rated morning show on Hot 93.5. He is also a previous Dancing with the Easter Seals stars contestant, finishing second in 2015. He promises to be a fair judge, and can be easily bribed.
Steven Fuller
Steven is a Director at Soluroc and a passionate supporter of community initiatives across Sudbury. A strong believer in giving back, he’s been involved in multiple local fundraising events, including last year’s Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars where he hit the stage himself and finished with an impressive second-place performance. Professionally, Steven is known […]
