Rene’s dance journey started quietly at 19 at the Canadian Showcase, training in jazz, hip hop, and partner work. As he moved through Sudbury’s salsa and bachata scene, and later into the flowing world of Zouk in Toronto, the dance became less about steps and more about listening. Listening to rhythm, to energy, to connection. […]
Gaby Onadja
My name is Coach Gab, and I’m a personal trainer at Healthy Living Elite Training Facility and a pro dancer here in Sudbury. Whether I’m coaching in the gym or performing on the dance floor, my mission is the same — to inspire movement, build confidence, and help people discover their strength. Being part of […]
Zoi Monroy
Zoi immigrated to Canada from Venezuela over nineteen years ago, embracing a new chapter filled with opportunity, growth, and connection. For the past seventeen years, she has proudly called Sudbury home, where she has successfully built three businesses across diverse industries. Among them, her passion for teaching Latin dance has earned her the reputation as […]
John Reynolds
Dancing since he could walk, John explored countless freestyle styles in pursuit of mastery. In 2023, his greatest passion took a thrilling turn when he dove headfirst into social dancing during the late winter months. Delivering standout performances at DWESS 2024 and a couple of Northern Latin Congresses was filled with immense fun and frivolity. […]
Alexis Teixeira
Hello! My name is Alexis Teixeira, I’m 19 years old, and I am a competitive varsity dancer, as well as a dance teacher. I dance for Northern Dance Pak, and I teach at Spotlight Dance Company, where I grew up dancing competitively. Dance has always been my passion; it allows me to tell stories and […]
Dawn Condon
I have dedicated my life to the wellness and fitness industry for over 29 years. I am the owner of Connected Living Yoga and Wellness. A yoga studio that believes the philosophy Come as you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Because yoga is for EVERYbody I am also the founder 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, […]
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 […]
